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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kempton (ranked 22860 p4p, 542 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 23234 p4p, 553 weight class). Jacob Kempton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kempton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kempton throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Kempton misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Kempton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Kempton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Kempton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Star Studded Beef in the buildup to the fight.
Smith clinches up with Kempton and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kempton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kempton stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Kempton 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.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kempton manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kempton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kempton misses with a double jab.
Kempton tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kempton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Kempton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kempton throws a big right hand that misses.
Kempton stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Kempton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kempton is aware though and is defending well.
Kempton controlling from the top position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kempton preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kempton throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Kempton.
Kempton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kempton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacob Kempton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Kempton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kempton is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Kempton connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Kempton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kempton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Kempton controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Kempton has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Kempton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kempton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Kempton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kempton is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kempton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kempton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kempton content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kempton throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Kempton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kempton circles away and keeps his distance.
Kempton has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kempton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kempton to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kempton won't allow it.
Jacob Kempton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Smith trying to stall but Kempton improves his position.
Smith is trying to push Kempton away but Kempton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kempton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kempton tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kempton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kempton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kempton obliges.
Kempton is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kempton down to the mat. Kempton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kempton clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Kempton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kempton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kempton misses with a double jab.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Kempton.
Smith 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.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kempton.
Kempton looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Kempton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kempton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kempton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Kempton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kempton has him pressed against the cage.
Kempton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kempton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kempton tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kempton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Kempton stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Kempton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Kempton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kempton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Kempton throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kempton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kempton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith looking to control.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kempton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kempton won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kempton keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Kempton misses.
Kempton closes the distance and clinches.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Kempton wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Kempton can't break the clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kempton can't break the clinch.
Kempton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kempton is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Kempton tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Kempton tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Kempton tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to stall.
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.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith avoiding damage.
Kempton jumps guard.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kempton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Kempton has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kempton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Kempton!
Jacob Kempton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Dennison (ranked 5997 p4p, 382 weight class) and Jordan Jones Jr (ranked 23136 p4p, 449 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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253 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Dennison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr moves into the clinch.
Jones Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like David Dennison has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a knee to the head.
Jones Jr prevents Dennison from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones Jr obliges.
Dennison is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones Jr obliges.
Jones Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dennison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones Jr lands an elbow that stopped Dennison in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Dennison won't want to take too many of those.
Jones Jr stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones Jr.
David Dennison's cut is getting worse.
Dennison takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands an elbow just above Dennison 's eye.
David Dennison's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dennison's face.
Jones Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Jones Jr drops Dennison with a big knee straight up the middle! Dennison is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dennison is rocked!
Jeez, David Dennison's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Dennison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jordan Jones Jr!
Jordan Jones Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Tnt (ranked 4968 p4p, 431 weight class) and Russ Smith (ranked 5226 p4p, 438 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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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Tnt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russ Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tnt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tnt lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tnt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tnt lands a lovely overhand right.
Tnt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tnt throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tnt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Tnt.
Smith tests Tnt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Tnt.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Tnt ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tnt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tnt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Tnt throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Tnt moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Tnt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tnt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tnt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Tnt's belly button to the back.
Tnt misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tnt throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Tnt.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tnt misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tnt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tnt misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnt scores with a jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tnt misses the target.
Tnt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tnt cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith walks into a jab.
Tnt throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tnt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Tnt's head.
Tnt throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tnt throws out the jab.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tnt misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tnt moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Tnt swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tnt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russ Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tnt takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tnt. Tnt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Tnt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tnt misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tnt throws out the jab.
Russ Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Tnt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnt slips under a jab from Smith.
Tnt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tnt throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tnt takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Tnt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tnt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice cross by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tnt lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Tnt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tnt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Tnt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tnt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Tnt.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tnt.
Tnt misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tnt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Tnt is looking for a counter combo.
Tnt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tnt scores with a nice right hand.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Tnt misses with a body punch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith works on Tnt's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tnt manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Tnt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tnt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tnt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tnt works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith staying out of range there.
Tnt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tnt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tnt avoids the body shot from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith 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. This is the final round!
Tnt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch
enabling Tnt to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Tnt throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tnt dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Tnt loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Tnt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tnt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tnt scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Smith.
Tnt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tnt looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Tnt looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Tnt swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Bill Tnt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Tnt with an uppercut!
Tnt defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Tnt digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Tnt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lunges at Tnt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tnt's hand.
Tnt misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tnt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tnt throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tnt manages to avoid it.
Tnt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Tnt throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tnt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russ Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tnt lands a jab to the head.
Tnt cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Tnt misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws out a counter right but Tnt avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tnt finds it's target.
Tnt misses with a hook.
Tnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Tnt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tnt throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russ Smith.
Well Smith 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Ridley (ranked 4533 p4p, 442 weight class) and Robert Myres (ranked 3484 p4p, 390 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Myres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ridley or perhaps it was just good defense by Myres, which made it look bad.
Ridley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myres counters with a straight right hand.
Ridley clinches up against the cage.
Ridley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myres prevents it.
Myres lands an elbow that stopped Ridley in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Myres lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Myres.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres lands a vicious elbow to the side of Ridley's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Myres tries to finish him with strikes but Ridley still seems able to defend himself so Myres steps back and lets Ridley get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Ridley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myres throws a massive elbow that rocks Ridley's head back - Ridley crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Robert Myres!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between 41 Savage (ranked 3081 p4p, 281 weight class) and Adele Adensaya (ranked 3128 p4p, 285 weight class). Savage comes into the arena with Sound of da police! blaring out of the sound system. 41 Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, 41 Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adele Adensaya!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage gets the takedown into side control.
Adensaya tries to bench press Savage off him but Savage keeps the position.
Savage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adensaya is avoiding damage well.
Adensaya is not content to let Savage control the position.
Adensaya tries to improve position but can't.
Savage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adensaya tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Savage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Adensaya felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Savage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Adensaya because Savage loaded up on that one.
Savage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Adensaya gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage prevents Adensaya from improving his position.
Adensaya is still trying to improve position.
Adensaya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adensaya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adensaya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savage's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Savage wants to improve his position but Adensaya is controlling well.
Adensaya slips a nice elbow through Savage's hands, connecting with Savage's forehead.
Adensaya looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savage tries to roll over but Adensaya keeps him under control.
Savage wants to get back to full guard but Adensaya has mounted him!
Adensaya lands with some strikes.
Adensaya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savage looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage working to try and regain half guard.
Adensaya is landing with some decent strikes but Savage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adensaya landing punches.
Adensaya lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Savage is rocked!
Adensaya is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Savage goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Adensaya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adele Adensaya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Myres (ranked 2474 p4p, 285 weight class) and Jimbo Covert (ranked 4208 p4p, 396 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Covert!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Covert breaks away and moves out of range.
Covert throws a head kick that misses.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
Covert misses with a straight right.
As Covert tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Covert manages to avoid the attempt.
Covert loads up on a big right hand but Myres slips the punch.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Covert breaks away and moves out of range.
Myres moves forwards but Covert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Covert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myres circles away quickly and effectively.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Covert and move into the clinch.
Myres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Covert looks to land a left hand but Myres moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Covert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covert misses with a leg kick.
Covert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myres moves into the clinch.
Myres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coverts head.
Covert prevents a body shot from Myres.
Myres working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Covert is trying to pull guard but Myres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Myres.
Myres managing to block the knees to the body from Covert.
Covert lands with a light punch inside.
Myres tries to work over Covert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Covert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myres tries to work over Covert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Covert.
Covert tries to pull guard but Myres won't allow it.
Covert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Covert working hard to break the clinch.
Myres struggles to land a body shot inside as Covert controls his hands.
Covert prevents a body shot from Myres.
A head punch on the inside from Covert fails to land.
Covert misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covert throws a head punch that misses.
Myres lands with a short shot to the head.
Myres misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myres scores with a shoulder strike.
Myres cracks Covert with a nice body shot.
Myres tries to work over Covert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Covert backwards.
Covert misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Covert misses with some punches.
Myres managing to block the knees to the body from Covert.
Myres lands a nice uppercut.
Covert jumps guard but Myres stands there with Covert around his waist. Covert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Covert.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Covert trying to land knees to the body.
Myres blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Covert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Covert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Covert decides to pull guard.
Myres trying to stand up but can't free himself from Covert's guard.
Covert trying to keep a closed guard but Myres is proving a slippery customer.
Myres wants to stand but Covert has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Myres stands up and waves to Covert to follow him.
Covert swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Covert tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Covert manages to avoid the attempt.
Covert feints a jab promting Myres to slip. Covert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Myres slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Cody Myres has been cut.
Covert loads up on a big right hand but Myres slips the punch.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Covert fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Myres checks it well.
As Covert tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Covert manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres staying out of range there.
Covert misses with a low kick.
Covert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Covert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Covert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Covert and move into the clinch.
Covert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Myres avoids a kick to the body.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
A telegraphed right hand from Covert misses the target.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Covert does it's job there.
Myres checks a low kick from Covert.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Covert breaks away and moves out of range.
Good work by Myres as he checks the leg kick.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Covert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Myres's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Covert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Covert 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.
Jimbo Covert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Covert.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Myres checks a leg kick.
Covert looks to land a left hand but Myres moved out of range nicely.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Covert manages to circle out of the way.
Covert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Covert throws the left hand but Myres avoids the punch easily.
Covert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Covert.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Covert throws a hook to the side of Myres's head but Myres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Covert throws a lazy body kick
and Myres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Myres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Covert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cody Myres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Covert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Covert jumps guard but Myres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Myres tries to work over Covert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Covert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Covert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Covert fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
A short right from Covert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covert digs a right hand underneath Myres's ribcage. Myres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Covert misses with the head strike.
Covert lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covert throws a punch but it's blocked by Myres.
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres misses with some punches.
Covert fails to pull guard.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Covert.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Covert.
Myres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Covert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myres cracks Covert with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Covert pushes Myres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Covert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres struggles to land a body shot inside as Covert controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
Covert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Myres smiles and moves away.
Covert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myres is out of range.
Covert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Covert and move into the clinch.
Covert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Covert throws out a leg kick but Myres moves out of range and Covert only half commits.
Covert throws a body kick that misses
and Myres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Covert tries to pull guard but Myres holds him up against the cage and eventually Covert drops back down to his feet.
Covert missing with knees to the body.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Covert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Covert tries to pull guard but Myres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myres lands with a light punch inside.
Myres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Covert backwards.
Covert is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Covert is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
Covert jumps guard but Myres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Covert seems to have recovered his senses.
Covert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myress head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myres managing to block the knees to the body from Covert.
Covert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Myres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Covert, up you get!
Covert misses with a left hand
and Myres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myres.
Covert tries to pull guard but Myres holds him up against the cage and eventually Covert drops back down to his feet.
Myres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Myres dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cody Myres's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Covert motions for Myres to come forward. Covert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
Myres slips a straight right by Covert.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Covert loads up on a big right hand but Myres slips the punch.
Covert looks to throw the jab but Myres is out of range.
Covert throws a low kick, looking for Myres's leg but Myres calmly moves out of range.
Covert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myres manages to avoid it.
Covert throws a front kick aimed at Myres's knee but Myres avoids it well.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Covert and move into the clinch.
Myres slips under a jab.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Covert manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covert tries to score with a low kick but Myres moves his leg out of the way.
Covert lands a nice looking body shot.
Covert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Covert and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Covert.
A bone on bone clash there as Myres blocks the leg kick.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
Myres staying out of range there.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Covert breaks away and moves out of range.
Covert connects with a body shot.
Myres blocks a low kick nicely.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Covert and move into the clinch.
Covert looks to land a right hand but Myres moved out of range.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Covert throws a hook but Myres blocks it.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
Covert throws a leg kick but Myres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
Covert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myres circles away quickly and effectively.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Covert manages to circle out of the way.
Covert misses with a lunging right hand
and Myres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Myres lands an uppercut.
Covert blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands with a left to the head.
Covert pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myres stands up and waves to Covert to follow him.
A swing and a miss from Covert.
Covert feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Myres's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covert throws a solid leg kick but Myres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Covert.
Covert misses with a hook. Myres ducked under it nicely.
Myres blocks a low kick nicely.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Covert.
Covert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myres.
Covert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myres.
Covert loads up on a big right hand but Myres slips the punch.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Covert breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covert throws a leg kick that misses.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Covert and move into the clinch.
Myres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myres steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Covert. That one must have hurt.
Covert looks to throw a body kick
and Myres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Covert.
A nice right hand lands inside from Covert.
Covert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Myres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Covert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myres walks away with a smile on his face. Covert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Covert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Myres.
Myres slips a straight right by Covert.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Covert.
Covert throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres walks into a jab.
Covert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Covert misses
and Myres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Myres lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covert lands a hook that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Covert jumps guard but Myres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Covert.
Myres misses with a punch to the body.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Covert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Covert jumps guard but Myres stands there with Covert around his waist. Covert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Covert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Covert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Covert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Covert!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel King (ranked 5172 p4p, 459 weight class) and Murky McTavern (ranked 1166 p4p, 162 weight class). Murky McTavern will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Murky McTavern!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a nice shot that snaps McTavern's head back.
McTavern looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King looks for a takedown but McTavern sprawls well.
King throws a lazy right hand but McTavern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McTavern counter with a right hand.
It looks like Daniel King has been cut.
McTavern drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King looks for a takedown but McTavern sprawls well.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTavern.
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! McTavern lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. McTavern pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
After winning the bout, Murky McTavern thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Minaj (ranked 2308 p4p, 268 weight class) and Johnny Leroux (ranked 3013 p4p, 327 weight class). Tracy Minaj has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tracy Minaj!
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, Johnny Leroux!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroux tests Minaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Minaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tracy Minaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroux misses with a hook. Minaj ducked under it nicely.
As Leroux looks to move away, Minaj throws a big counter combo but Leroux just gets out of the way.
Leroux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Minaj - just one landing.
Minaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leroux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minaj.
Minaj takes a swing at Leroux's ribcage but misses.
Leroux connects with the punch.
Minaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leroux was well out of range. Poor timing from Minaj.
Minaj darts in and clinches Leroux up against the cage.
Minaj looking to stall.
Minaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Leroux controls his hands.
Leroux pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minaj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Minaj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leroux.
Minaj throwing a counter right hand but Leroux manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux connects with a looping right hand.
Minaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minaj throws an overhand right that lands on Leroux's shoulder, as Leroux tries to avoid the shot.
Minaj slips a jab from Leroux.
Minaj misses with a looping right.
Minaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leroux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minaj's hands.
Leroux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Minaj looks to land a right hand but Leroux moved out of range.
Leroux misses with a takedown attempt
and Minaj counters with a straight right hand.
Leroux defending well as Minaj loads up on a big left hand.
Leroux gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minaj sneaks back into half guard.
Minaj wants to improve his position but Leroux is controlling well.
Leroux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minaj trying to control but Leroux postures up.
Minaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Leroux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leroux lands with a punch from half guard.
Minaj is positioning himself well to prevent Leroux advancing to mount.
Leroux is working for a submission of some sort.
Minaj is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux drops an elbow to the side of Minaj's head.
Minaj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroux manages to get himself to full guard.
Minaj works over Leroux with some ground and pound from guard.
Minaj wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Minaj postures up in Leroux's guard and throws a big left but Leroux blocks it.
Minaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leroux looking to control.
Minaj preventing the sweep.
Minaj scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minaj manages to get himself to full guard.
Leroux chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minaj wants to hit a switch here but Leroux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Minaj there!
Leroux controlling from mount.
BOOM! Leroux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leroux lands a big shot there that rocks Minaj but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minaj is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Leroux! Minaj is hurt baaadly! Leroux is firing away with more strikes - Minaj is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 910 p4p, 118 weight class) and Jose Romero (ranked 695 p4p, 91 weight class). Jose Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Romero!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McStoner cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McStoner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStoner connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McStoner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero looking to score a takedown here. McStoner is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in McStoner's guard.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStoner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStoner has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
McStoner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
McStoner keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero drops back looking for a leg! McStoner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McStoner manages to kick Romero off! Romero jumps back into McStoner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero passes McStoner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McStoner's coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero thows a huge punch but McStoner dodges it nicely.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but McStoner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but McStoner defends it.
McStoner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McStoner tries to get out of the position.
McStoner is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is pressing down on McStoner's thigh, looking to free his foot. McStoner is holding on for now.
McStoner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
Romero is pressing down on McStoner's thigh, looking to free his foot. McStoner is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
McStoner scores with a nice right hand.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McStoner throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero shoots and misses
and McStoner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking.
Duke McStoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStoner misses with a looping left.
McStoner throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McStoner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McStoner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but McStoner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
McStoner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStoner's corner calls for a 1-2. McStoner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McStoner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
McStoner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McStoner as he avoids it easily.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
McStoner sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner misses with a body shot
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McStoner!
You can see the frustration on McStoner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but McStoner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero working the ground and pound but McStoner is defending the strikes.
McStoner is not content to let Romero control the position.
An elbow from Romero crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romero trying to control the action but McStoner is working from the bottom.
McStoner is trying to control Romero's posture but Romero avoids it.
Romero throwing strikes but McStoner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McStoner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McStoner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
McStoner happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Romero but he's now mounted!
McStoner avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Romero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero tries to hold on but McStoner pushes him away.
Romero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McStoner has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but McStoner has wrist control.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStoner is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStoner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McStoner controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jose Romero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McStoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McStoner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McStoner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McStoner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Romero avoids the body shot from McStoner.
Romero walks into a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero avoids the body shot from McStoner.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
McStoner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero tries for a takedown but McStoner circles away easily
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duke McStoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.
Romero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McStoner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romero is in McStoner's guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStoner looking for a sweep. Not yet McStoner, not yet.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStoner is keeping the position for now.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McStoner's head.
Romero passes McStoner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McStoner defending well though.
Jose Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStoner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
McStoner trying to control here.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
Romero is keen to just control but McStoner is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duke McStoner is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McStoner misses its intended target.
McStoner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero with a poor takedown
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McStoner defends it nicely.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McStoner catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStoner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McStoner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke McStoner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McStoner 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke McStoner!
Duke McStoner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 175 p4p, 25 weight class) and CJ Johnson (ranked 1785 p4p, 222 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Relentless - Slayer. 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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188 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Boxaaja.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boxaaja to score with a decent uppercut.
Boxaaja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a body punch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxaaja.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxaaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Boxaaja.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Boxaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Boxaaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boxaaja's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boxaaja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Boxaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Johnson controls the position.
Boxaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Boxaaja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boxaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Boxaaja struggling a bit here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja struggling a bit here.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Boxaaja's head back.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Boxaaja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Boxaaja is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Boxaaja's defenses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Boxaaja counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Boxaaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Boxaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boxaaja digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Boxaaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Boxaaja misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boxaaja's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Boxaaja counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Boxaaja slips a jab from Johnson.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson lunges at Boxaaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxaaja's hand.
Boxaaja cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja lands with a right hand.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxaaja moves away.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is rocked!
Boxaaja cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Johnson falls to his knees and Boxaaja doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
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