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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hackett (ranked 1179 p4p, 1285 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 79 p4p, 89 weight class). Hackett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Foe Tha Love of Money. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackett is able to avoid easily.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
A clash of legs there as Hackett blocks the low kick.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hackett misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendoza moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Hackett avoids it easily.
Mendoza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendoza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Hackett wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hackett wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard.
Hackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hackett is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza prevents Hackett from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Mendoza pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett 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.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hackett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hackett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hackett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza is pressing down on Hackett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hackett drops back looking for a leg! Mendoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendoza manages to kick Hackett off! Hackett jumps back into Mendoza's guard.
Hackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Hackett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza misses with a leg kick
letting Hackett counter with a right hand.
Hackett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hackett lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Hackett tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Hackett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendoza moves into full guard.
Hackett lying in Mendoza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mendoza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hackett taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Mendoza!
A very excited looking Luiz Mendoza rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Jones (ranked 939 p4p, 862 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 107 p4p, 99 weight class). Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music. Ed Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Wayne's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
And Wayne responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones darts in and clinches Wayne up against the cage.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones moves forwards but Wayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Anthony Wayne's cut even more.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wayne drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Wayne waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones switches off momentarily and Wayne cracks him with a monster right hand! Jones topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Wayne dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Wayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Wayne!
After the fight, Anthony Wayne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Malley (ranked 441 p4p, 482 weight class) and Don Crenshaw (ranked 28 p4p, 33 weight class). O Malley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Crenshaw has chosen Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crenshaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crenshaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
O Malley throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crenshaw.
O Malley throws a hook but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crenshaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good work by Crenshaw as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooh!!! O Malley has knocked Crenshaw down with a huge combo! O Malley steps away and waves a wobbly Crenshaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Crenshaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Crenshaw's jaw. Crenshaw's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! O Malley does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean O Malley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean O Malley made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Don Crenshaw had this to say: 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 50 p4p, 170 weight class) and Rafael Benedetti (ranked 9 p4p, 25 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti tries to clinch
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Billabong trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Benedetti stops Billabong from passing to mount.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.
Billabong swings around for an armbar but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Billabong's guard.
Billabong keeping full guard, as Benedetti tries to pass.
Billabong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benedetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benedetti looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong trying to control the position.
Benedetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong has his foot on Benedetti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedetti works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Benedetti postures up.
Billabong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benedetti stacks Billabong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benedetti!
Billabong is looking for a sweep.
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.
Benedetti decides to stand back up. Benedetti steps back and let's Billabong get back to his feet.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Benedetti takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a jab to the body
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedetti's guard.
Benedetti pushes Billabong off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Billabong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billabong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti tries to score with a low kick but Billabong moves his leg out of the way.
Billabong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a jab to Billabong's midsection.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong shoots in for a double leg but Benedetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Billabong on the side of the head.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Benedetti jabs at Billabong's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti ducks right into an uppercut from Billabong.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
A big left from Billabong misses.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billabong blocks a low kick nicely.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Benedetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Billabong throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Billabong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billabong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Billabong's ribs.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Billabong slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
Billabong working hard to break the clinch.
Benedetti looking to slow down the pace here.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti works on Billabong's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billabong.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Billabong defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti slips a jab from Billabong.
Billabong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benedetti lands an overhand right.
Billabong blocks a jab.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Billabong avoids it well.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Billabong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Billabong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Billabong is having none of it.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Billabong if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billabong 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.
Billabong checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Billabong sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billabong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedetti defends well and Billabong ends up having to push Benedetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Billabong wants the takedown. Benedetti is fighting it off but Billabong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Benedetti's guard against the cage.
Benedetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benedetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong prevents Benedetti from getting back to his feet.
Benedetti managing to control the position.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedetti, not yet.
Billabong won't allow Benedetti to get back to his feet.
Benedetti pulls Billabong in to control the position.
Billabong postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billabong is able to avoid easily.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Benedetti's body.
Benedetti wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Billabong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benedetti on his heels. He'll look to pass Benedetti's guard now, I'm sure.
Benedetti is wriggling around but Billabong manages to pass to half guard.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Benedetti pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Billabong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Benedetti defends it.
Benedetti is trying to stand up here but Billabong is controlling him well.
Benedetti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Billabong saw that one coming.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
Benedetti throws a combination that misses
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Billabong avoids a kick to the body.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benedetti defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti moves into the clinch successfully.
Benedetti tries to pull guard but Billabong holds him up against the cage and eventually Benedetti drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billabong pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Billabong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Benedetti.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong 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.
Benedetti takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong 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.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Benedetti misses.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Benedetti misses
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Billabong off balance momentarily.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
As Billabong backs off Benedetti throws a huge counter combo but Billabong manages to avoid it all.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Billabong walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Billabong's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Billabong takes one to the side of the head.
Billabong throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Benedetti takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Billabong moved away.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Billabong stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti misses with a body shot
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Billabong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billabong swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Benedetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
Billabong tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billabong checks a low kick from Benedetti.
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 Johnny Billabong.
I think Benedetti 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Benedetti!
A victorious Rafael Benedetti 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Rivera (ranked 110 p4p, 335 weight class) and Corona Virus (ranked 17 p4p, 45 weight class). Rivera comes to the cage accompanied by BAD COMPANY. Corona Virus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Virus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Virus just manages to avoid it.
Virus lands with a right hand.
Virus moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Good leg kick by Virus.
Rivera throws a leg kick
and Virus counters with a right hand that sends Rivera tumbling to the canvas! Can Virus finish him? He dives into Rivera's guard looking to do just that!
It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus is looking to stand up but Rivera won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position.
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.
Virus won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virus throws a wild hook but Rivera just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Virus gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rivera raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, 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 Ispa Perkele (ranked 155 p4p, 224 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 22 p4p, 33 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Perkele to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rome fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perkele as he jumps to the side.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Perkele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perkele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perkele wants it to stay on the feet.
Rome with a poor takedown
and Perkele counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome takes the fight into the clinch.
Perkele has Rome pressed against the cage.
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Rome's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perkele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rome rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
Rome has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perkele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Perkele breaks from the clinch.
Perkele tries to sprawl but Rome drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perkele controlling the position well.
Perkele gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkele is retaining full guard.
Rome preventing the sweep.
Perkele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.
Rome controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele stalling.
Rome is positioning himself well to prevent Perkele advancing to mount.
Rome wants to control but Perkele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Rome is pressing down on Perkele's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rome working for a triangle but Perkele defends it easily.
Perkele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rome has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkele showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rome fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perkele, pushing him back against the cage.
Rome successfully pulls guard.
Perkele controlling from the top position.
Rome is trying to keep Perkele in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkele is one step ahead there.
Rome trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perkele puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Perkele keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perkele continues to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Perkele's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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.
Rome moves out of range of the strikes.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rome looking to score a takedown here. Perkele is defending well but Rome drives through and ends up in Perkele's guard.
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome wants to control from the top but Perkele keeps moving.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkele is retaining full guard.
Perkele trying to control the position.
Rome stands and throws Perkele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perkele, who protects the arm well.
Rome wants to control but Perkele is keeping him busy.
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rome wants to control but Perkele is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Perkele rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rome's guard! Nice work there by Perkele!
Perkele stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
Rome has control of Perkele's left arm, preventing Perkele from doing any damage.
Rome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Rome has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rome has time to react.
Rome with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perkele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rome.
Rome shoots and misses
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perkele as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Rome saw that one coming.
Perkele stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perkele enables Rome to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perkele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Perkele wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rome manages to pass to side control.
Rome 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.
Perkele is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome tries to pass to full mount but Perkele defends it.
Rome is trying to control. Perkele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rome wants to work for an arm triangle but Perkele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perkele trying to hold on to Rome's head to control him but Rome postures up.
Rome frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rome can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkele is looking to escape.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Perkele has worked his arm free - good work by Perkele!
Rome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perkele regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Perkele is defending well.
Rome passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perkele wants to control but Rome is having none of it.
Rome wants to control the action but instead Perkele gets a body lock and reverses into Rome's guard! Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkele 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 239 p4p, 255 weight class) and Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 37 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hallbjornsson's choice of entrance music: Herr Mannelig. Adils Hallbjornsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oscar Gage's chin.
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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adils Hallbjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Gage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
Gage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hallbjornsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gage manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gage throws a series of punches but Hallbjornsson avoids them all with ease.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Gage down.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Gage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gage.
It looked like Gage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson with a nice calf kick.
Hallbjornsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.
Hallbjornsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallbjornsson leaves Gage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hallbjornsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson.
Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Hallbjornsson stops a takedown attempt from Gage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallbjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Hallbjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hallbjornsson down to the mat. Hallbjornsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hallbjornsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Gage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gage misses with a hook to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gage finds it's way through Hallbjornsson's defenses.
A combination from Hallbjornsson does no damage.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a hook.
Hallbjornsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gage counters with a nice uppercut.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Gage with a poor takedown
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a really nice looking cross but Gage seems unphased.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Gage looking to score a takedown here. Hallbjornsson is defending well but Gage drives through and ends up in Hallbjornsson's guard.
Hallbjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is continuing to stall.
Hallbjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hallbjornsson advances to half guard.
Gage is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gage tries to roll over but Hallbjornsson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Hallbjornsson seems content to control.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallbjornsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallbjornsson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gage tightening his grip on Hallbjornsson, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gage looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gage's arms.
Gage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hallbjornsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hallbjornsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallbjornsson wants to escape the position.
Hallbjornsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gage gets his way!
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to roll but Gage sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gage trying to control momentarily.
Hallbjornsson tries to break free.
Hallbjornsson is still trying to improve position.
Hallbjornsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gage gets his hands free.
Gage working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hallbjornsson is doing well to defend. Gage seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hallbjornsson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 158 p4p, 222 weight class) and Jamie Hull (ranked 9 p4p, 18 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hull!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo 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.
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hull moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Hull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Hull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hull clinches up against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hull tries to pull guard but Apollo won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Apollo throws a lazy body kick
and Hull counters with a stiff right hand.
Hull slips under a jab from Apollo.
Hull looks to clinch
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Hull's shoulder, as Hull tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hull.
A big right from Apollo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hull jumps guard and drags Apollo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
Hull keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Hull working a defensive guard here.
Apollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apollo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself.
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hull pulls Apollo in close to prevent any damage.
Hull is trying to keep Apollo in close.
Hull has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hull has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hull in his tracks.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Hull off balance momentarily.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hull clinches with his opponent.
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hull drives through and clinches with Apollo against the cage.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apollo with a jab.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a push kick but Hull slaps the foot to one side.
Apollo throws a hook but Hull blocks it.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apollo, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hull.
Hull throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Hull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hull moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
A nice side step and Hull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hull has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
Apollo digs a right hand into Hull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hull's gas tank.
Apollo tries to work over Hull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hull manages to pull guard.
Hull keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hull pulls Apollo in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Hull is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hull! But no joy.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Hull moves out of range.
It seemed like Hull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hull avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a leg kick but Hull saw it coming and moves away.
Hull throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Hull rushes Apollo and presses him up against the cage.
Hull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apollo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hull.
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo misses the jab.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apollo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Hull down.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hull can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo tries to keep at a distance but Hull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hull or not.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that second 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. 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.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hull. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Hull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo lunges at Hull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hull's hand.
Hull walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Apollo cracks Hull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hull moves into the clinch.
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Hull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
Some bone on bone action there as Hull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Hull's belly button to the back.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hull moves away.
Hull sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Hull moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo throws a push kick but Hull slaps the foot to one side.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hull moves into the clinch successfully.
Hull manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hull controlling the position.
Apollo slips nicely into half guard.
Hull gets full guard.
Hull has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apollo 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.
Hull working a defensive guard here.
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Jamie Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 112 p4p, 128 weight class) and Deon Big Daddy (ranked 18 p4p, 22 weight class). Big Daddy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Big Daddy !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mumu misses with a body shot
and Big Daddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deon Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Daddy walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Big Daddy misses
and Mumu counters with a head kick that drops Big Daddy to the mat! Big Daddy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A left lands for Big Daddy .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu lands with a cross.
It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
Big Daddy misses with a jab to the body
and Big Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Daddy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mumu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Big Daddy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Big Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Big Daddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Big Daddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy tries to clinch
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Big Daddy slips under a jab from Mumu.
A swing and a miss from Big Daddy .
Mumu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Big Daddy takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Mumu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mumu thows a leg kick but Big Daddy checks it
and Big Daddy counters with a three punch combo that has Mumu backing up. Mumu nods at Big Daddy to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Daddy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mumu.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Big Daddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu looks to throw a body kick
and Big Daddy counters with a nice leg kick.
Big Daddy throws a combination that misses
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Big Daddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Mumu slips the punch.
Mumu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Big Daddy avoids it.
Mumu with a jab.
Big Daddy misses with a left hand
and Big Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumu drops Big Daddy with a beautiful combination! Big Daddy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mumu is looking for the KO!
Big Daddy is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Daddy .
Big Daddy throws a low kick but Mumu avoids it.
Mumu throwing a counter right hand but Big Daddy manages to avoid it.
Big Daddy tries to clinch but Mumu is having none of it.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Big Daddy takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Mumu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Big Daddy avoids it.
Big Daddy looks to throw a body kick
and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Big Daddy ! Mumu lets Big Daddy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mumu delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alborz Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deon Big Daddy 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mumu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mumu misses with a left hand
enabling Big Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws a lazy head kick
and Big Daddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Daddy can do to turn this around?
Big Daddy looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
It appears Mumu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mumu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Big Daddy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Mumu looks to land a body kick but Big Daddy moved away.
Big Daddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mumu with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu misses with a kick to the body
and Big Daddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jab from Mumu.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Daddy .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mumu - that will leave a mark!
Big Daddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Big Daddy misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Big Daddy swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Big Daddy throws a looping overhand right but Mumu ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu blocks the body kick.
Big Daddy missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Big Daddy counters with a low kick, right behind Mumu 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu checks a leg kick.
Mumu lands with a straight right. Big Daddy didn't see that one coming.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Daddy .
Mumu keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mumu scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu lands a jab to the head.
That has opened up Deon Big Daddy 's cut even more.
Big Daddy throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Big Daddy misses.
Big Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu counters with a body kick that stops Big Daddy in his tracks momentarily.
Mumu cracks Big Daddy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Big Daddy moves out of range as Mumu throws a body kick.
Big Daddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alborz Mumu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu throws a push kick but Big Daddy slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Daddy misses with a body shot
and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Big Daddy ! Mumu lets Big Daddy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alborz Mumu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deon Big Daddy 's cut.
That's time! Mumu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Big Daddy misses with a jab to the body
and Mumu counters with a big right hand! Oh Big Daddy is in trouble here! Mumu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu!
A victorious Alborz Mumu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 9 p4p, 23 weight class) and Rob Roy (ranked 2 p4p, 4 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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41 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Woo dips to his left and cracks Roy with an uppercut!
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Roy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ji Woo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo presses Roy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ji Woo has him pressed against the cage.
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo scores with a leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Roy's belly button to the back.
Roy throws a body kick that misses
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Roy throws a sloppy head kick and Ji Woo moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Roy throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Roy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji Woo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roy avoids it.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Roy misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji Woo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo scores with a head kick. Roy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Roy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ji Woo blocks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Ji Woo. That snapped Roy's head back.
Roy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Roy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Roy checks it.
Roy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo thows a leg kick but Roy checks it
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roy counters with a solid body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Roy seems unphased.
Ji Woo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
Roy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo misses with a two punch combination.
Roy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo has Roy up against the cage in a clinch.
Roy misses with some punches.
Ji Woo jumps guard but Roy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roy is trying to stall.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roy trying to control the position but instead, Ji Woo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roy into the cage.
Roy blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo misses the body punch
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick from Roy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Ji Woo
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ji Woo wants to clinch
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ji Woo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roy scrambles back to his feet.
Ji Woo lands a jab-cross combination.
Roy swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Roy blocks the body kick.
Roy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roy throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy misses with a shot to the body
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a left to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji Woo has managed to clinch.
Roy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Ji Woo as he checks the leg kick.
Roy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Roy moves away
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roy in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Roy misses
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roy doesn't seem bothered though.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a right hand to the body.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Roy misses.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy.
Roy thumps Ji Woo with a low kick.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ji Woo misses with the body kick
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roy's hands.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo tries to counter by clinching up but Roy breaks away and moves out of range.
Roy throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Ji Woo.
Roy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo moves to clinch but Roy breaks away
and Roy counters with a head kick. That will keep Ji Woo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roy misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Roy really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ji Woo scores with a one two! Roy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo tries to work over Roy's front leg with a kick but Roy checks it.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy feints a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Roy is having none of it.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo is wise to it.
Roy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roy scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy connects with a single shot there.
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Roy in a clinch.
Roy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy off the cage and back into range.
Ji Woo clobbers Roy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Roy misses with a hook.
Ji Woo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ji Woo is able to avoid easily.
Roy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.
Roy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roy is out of range and Ji Woo settles back down.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ji Woo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roy really felt that one!
Ji Woo with a hook.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roy! But no joy.
Roy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roy throws a wild body kick that Ji Woo sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji Woo gets a clinch.
A short right from Roy on the inside.
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Roy throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Roy only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Roy misses
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo had his way with Rob Roy in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Roy circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Ji Woo misses
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo moves into the clinch.
Ji Woo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Roy is looking to control Ji Woo's arms but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roy has his back to the cage.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Ji Woo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ji Woo is defending well for now.
Roy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy trying to land knees to the body.
Ji Woo avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
Roy blocking some punches.
Roy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ji Woo is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Ji Woo lands an uppercut.
Ji Woo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
Ji Woo is leaning against Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Ji Woo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roy's efforts to push away.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Roy.
Roy takes a shot to the head.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Roy.
Roy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
Ji Woo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy working aggressively here.
Ji Woo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a nice body kick.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Roy throws a body kick that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ji Woo.
Roy ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roy throws a leg kick
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Roy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Roy avoids it easily.
Ji Woo feints a jab promting Roy to slip. Ji Woo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ji Woo as he connects with a hook.
Ji Woo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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