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JFC 12: Poison PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soy Jon Bon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Bon Kim has chosen Godzilla Killa by Excuse Me Moses as his entrance music. Soy Jon Bon Kim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Jones'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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soy Jon Bon Kim!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jon Bon Kim swivels and escapes.
Jon Bon Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Jon Bon Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle, before Jon Bon Kim throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jon Bon Kim lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Soy Jon Bon Kim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hollywood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Downey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollywood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Downey counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mike Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Downey counters with a left and a right that hurts Hollywood! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Downey jumps into full mount!
Hollywood is rocked!
Hollywood wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hollywood is still in real trouble! Can Downey finish him?
Downey wants to control but Hollywood has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hollywood seems to have recovered his senses.
Hollywood kicks Downey off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a left and a right that hurts Hollywood! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Downey jumps into full mount!
Downey looking to control but Hollywood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hollywood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hollywood looks gassed!
Downey looking to control but Hollywood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood trying desperately to get to his feet.
Downey tries to control but Hollywood wriggling away.
Hollywood is trying to stand.
Downey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Downey controlling from the full mount.
Hollywood is trying to stand.
Downey trying to control but Hollywood is having none of it.
Downey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Henry Downey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollywood is looking to clinch but Downey is avoiding it.
Downey lands a nice looking body shot.
Downey looks to land a combination but Hollywood avoids it well.
Downey stalks Hollywood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hollywood's face. Hollywood staggers backwards, shaken.
Downey tries to clinch there but Hollywood circles away.
Hollywood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hollywood slips a jab and a cross from Downey.
Downey throws a series of punches but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hollywood's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey stands up from Hollywood's guard - Downey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hollywood tries to clinch up but Downey circles away and keeps his distance.
Downey slips a jab and a cross from Hollywood.
Mike Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Downey.
Hollywood wants to stand and escape but Downey is having none of it.
Downey gets to his feet - Hollywood follows without any prompting.
Hollywood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Downey swinging wilding here.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey misses with a wild combination.
Hollywood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downey.
Downey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Downey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Hollywood does no damage.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hollywood avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downey swinging wilding here.
Hollywood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Downey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hollywood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Downey looks to land a combination but Hollywood avoids it well.
Hollywood has Downey up against the cage in a clinch.
Downey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollywood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downey throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Downey closes the distance and clinches.
Hollywood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Downey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hollywood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollywood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Downey to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that Downey avoids nicely.
A combination from Downey does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollywood throws a combination that misses
and Downey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey scores with a three punch combo!
Hollywood throws a body punch but Downey moves out of range.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Downey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollywood misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a stiff right hand.
Downey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Downey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Downey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Downey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Downey tries to stand but Hollywood is controlling from the bottom.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hollywood tries to clinch up
and Downey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Downey manages to break the clinch.
Hollywood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Downey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hollywood misses with a combination
and Downey counters by clinching up.
Hollywood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Downey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollywood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Downey throws a wild body kick that Hollywood sees coming a mile off.
Hollywood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Downey counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry Downey is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollywood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Downey counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollywood lands a head shot.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Downey avoids them all with ease.
Downey is working the combinations to good effect here.
Downey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood throws a combination that misses
and Downey counters with a three punch combo that has Hollywood backing up. Hollywood nods at Downey to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollywood misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Downey.
Downey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollywood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Downey throws a right and a left that Hollywood avoids nicely.
Hollywood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Downey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Downey dips to his left and cracks Hollywood with an uppercut!
Downey moves into range and clinches up with Hollywood.
Downey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Downey ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downey moves away.
Downey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Downey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollywood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice body punch from Hollywood.
Mike Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downey fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Downey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hollywood's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Downey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Downey slips a jab and a cross from Hollywood.
A right-left combo lands from Hollywood.
Hollywood keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters by moving into the clinch.
Downey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hollywood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollywood connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollywood scores with a body shot.
A cross from Downey lands.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood tries to clinch up.
Downey throws a nice head kick!
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Downey misses.
Hollywood misses with a double jab
so Downey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Downey wants to get up but he can't break Hollywood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hollywood wants to stand and escape but Downey is having none of it.
Downey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Downey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hollywood misses with a series of wild punches.
Downey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Downey tries to clinch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Downey fails to land with a series of punches.
Hollywood clinches up with Downey and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Downey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Downey avoids them all with ease.
Downey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Downey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hollywood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Downey counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Downey tries to clinch there but Hollywood circles away.
No joy there for Hollywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downey has a takedown stuffed.
Downey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollywood misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Downey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hollywood darts in and clinches Downey up against the cage.
Mike Hollywood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollywood can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Downey keeps control of Hollywood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Downey breaks the clinch.
Hollywood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hollywood is looking to clinch but Downey is avoiding it.
Downey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Downey.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters with a three punch combo that has Hollywood backing up. Hollywood nods at Downey to acknowledge the strikes.
Downey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollywood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollywood tries to bum rush Downey with a series of wild strikes but Downey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henry Downey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry Downey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollywood falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Downey counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Downey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Downey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Downey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ferderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bird's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies. George Ferderer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Ferderer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferderer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bird blocks the body kick.
Ferderer tries to land a front kick but Bird steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferderer misses with a body kick.
Bird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferderer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bird throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ferderer looks gassed!
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Ferderer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird misses with a wild combination.
Ferderer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferderer circles away.
Bird scores with a one two! Ferderer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Bird shoots in and drives through. Ferderer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bird thuds a left hand into Ferderer's body.
Bird throws a head kick that misses.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferderer circles away.
Ferderer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bird scores with a three punch combo!
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird tries for a takedown but Ferderer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferderer misses with a body kick.
George Ferderer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bird feints and then cracks Ferderer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferderer down.
Ferderer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but Ferderer shows good takedown defense.
Bird throws a series of punches but Ferderer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferderer as he jumps to the side.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferderer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bird throws a push kick but Ferderer slaps the foot to one side.
Ferderer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bird plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferderer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bird counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Ferderer misses with a double jab
and Bird counters with a series of strikes. Ferderer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferderer blocks a head kick by Bird.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferderer.
Ferderer avoids the head kick by Bird.
Ferderer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bird.
Some wild striking there from Ferderer.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bird lands with a kick to the temple. Ferderer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferderer connects with a high kick.
Ferderer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferderer throws a sloppy head kick and Bird moves out of range easily.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferderer circles away.
Bird misses with a double jab.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Ferderer, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Ferderer against the cage but Ferderer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bird throws a push kick but Ferderer slaps the foot to one side.
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.
Ferderer looks for the body kick but Bird saw that one coming.
George Ferderer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird scores with a body shot.
Bird has a takedown stuffed.
Bird is looking to wear down Ferderer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bird throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferderer looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferderer which made him look bad.
Ferderer lands a head kick. Bird smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Bird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bird dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferderer throws a body kick that misses.
Ferderer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bird backs up against the cage.
Bird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferderer tries to avoid it but Bird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferderer to the ground. Ferderer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferderer tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferderer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bird shoots in but Ferderer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferderer's head.
Kevin Bird is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferderer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bird lands with a shot to the body.
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferderer circles away quickly and effectively.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferderer blocks a head kick by Bird.
Ferderer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bird connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bird lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bird gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferderer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ferderer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bird stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird decides to stand and escape the position.
Bird moves out of range as Ferderer throws a body kick.
Bird feints and then cracks Ferderer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferderer down.
Bird lands with a kick to the temple. Ferderer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bird throws a lazy head kick
and Ferderer counters with a nice body kick.
Ferderer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferderer misses with a kick to the body
and Bird counters with a good low kick that Ferderer was not able to check.
Ferderer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kevin Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bird rushes Ferderer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferderer can't break the clinch.
Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ferderer as Bird shoots in.
Ferderer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bird will feel that in the morning.
Bird scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Ferderer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferderer lunges at Bird with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bird's hand.
Bird works Ferderer's body with a nice hook.
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bird throws a body punch but Ferderer moves out of range.
Ferderer throws a leg kick
and Bird counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferderer misses with a body kick.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Ferderer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferderer blocks a head kick by Bird.
Ferderer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferderer tries to avoid it but Bird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferderer to the ground. Ferderer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Ferderer looks to throw a body kick
and Bird counters with a good low kick that Ferderer was not able to check.
Ferderer throws a body kick that misses.
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferderer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferderer.
Bird tries for a takedown but Ferderer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bird takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bird is looking to clinch but Ferderer is avoiding it.
Ferderer throws a head kick that misses
and Bird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Bird misses.
Ferderer keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Ferderer both land. Nice combination.
Ferderer motions for Bird to come forward. Ferderer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bird connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferderer stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bird dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Bird sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bird takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferderer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird looks for a takedown but Ferderer sprawls well.
Bird punishes Ferderer's body with a nice straight punch.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferderer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bird circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferderer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bird can pounce on him.
Ferderer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferderer tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferderer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferderer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird blocks a head kick by Ferderer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bird moves out of range of the body kick from Ferderer.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Ferderer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bird looks for a takedown but Ferderer sprawls well.
Bird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bird takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferderer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferderer throws a wild body kick that Bird sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bird.
Bird scores with a takedown into Ferderer's guard.
Bird trying to control but Ferderer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferderer is retaining full guard.
Ferderer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferderer wants to get back to his feet but Bird passes into half guard.
Ferderer pushes Bird off looking to stand but Bird dives back in and keeps control.
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferderer is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ferderer is looking to escape.
Bird tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ferderer.
Ferderer is looking to get back to is feet but Bird passes into side control.
Ferderer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Bird.
Bird blocks a leg kick.
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.
Ferderer avoids a kick to the body.
Bird lands with a thumping leg kick.
George Ferderer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferderer misses with a kick to the body
and Bird counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferderer's knee momentarily.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird fails with the takedown.
Ferderer misses with a body kick.
Ferderer tries to work over Bird's front leg with a kick but Bird checks it.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Bird blocks a head kick by Ferderer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferderer misses with a wild combination.
Bird scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bird has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Bird!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titou Ortizzz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titou Ortizzz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Ortizzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Ortizzz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Ortizzz working the ground and pound.
Jones tries to bench press Ortizzz off him but Ortizzz keeps the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Ortizzz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortizzz swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ortizzz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortizzz wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Ortizzz trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizzz wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortizzz pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a head kick but Ortizzz moves out of range.
Ortizzz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ortizzz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortizzz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ortizzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard so Ortizzz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ortizzz looks gassed!
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortizzz counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortizzz wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortizzz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortizzz working away.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Ortizzz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortizzz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortizzz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortizzz lands in his opponent's guard.
Ortizzz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortizzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortizzz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortizzz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titou Ortizzz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones takes a swing at Ortizzz's ribcage but misses.
Ortizzz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a head kick but Ortizzz moves out of range.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ortizzz clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ortizzz manages to get underhooks.
Ortizzz prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortizzz wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Ortizzz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortizzz stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Ortizzz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizzz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortizzz 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.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortizzz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortizzz is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ortizzz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortizzz is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortizzz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones has hold of Ortizzz's hands but Ortizzz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz wants to get back to his feet.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortizzz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Titou Ortizzz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jame Lacaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kari Taalasmaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jame Lacaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt - Lacaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Lacaro tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lacaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jame Lacaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacaro pinned against the cage. Lacaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacaro throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taalasmaa.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lacaro misses with a body shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacaro which made him look bad.
Lacaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lacaro is trying to buck Taalasmaa off.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound but Lacaro is defending the strikes.
Lacaro wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taalasmaa fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jame Lacaro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taalasmaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lacaro's waist but Lacaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taalasmaa off to one side.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick the misses
and Lacaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taalasmaa's knee momentarily.
Taalasmaa has his takedown stuffed
and Lacaro counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination but Lacaro avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taalasmaa takes a step back to recover.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa shoots and misses
and Lacaro counters with a nice body kick.
Jame Lacaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
An inside leg kick lands from Lacaro.
Taalasmaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lacaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lacaro cracks the inside of Taalasmaa's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacaro misses with a head kick.
Lacaro scores with a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that Lacaro avoids nicely.
Taalasmaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination but Lacaro avoids it well.
Jame Lacaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacaro counters with a head kick. That will keep Taalasmaa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacaro scores with a spinning back kick!
Jame Lacaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lacaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lacaro throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lacaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taalasmaa. That did some damage!
Lacaro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taalasmaa's calf.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown
and Lacaro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jame Lacaro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lacaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Lacaro.
Lacaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa fails with the takedown
and Lacaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacaro is looking to slow Taalasmaa down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick from Lacaro lands but Taalasmaa takes it in his stride.
Lacaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lacaro scores with a nice body kick.
Lacaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Lacaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut.
Lacaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taalasmaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Lacaro connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taalasmaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Taalasmaa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacaro counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
Jame Lacaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lacaro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lacaro.
Lacaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taalasmaa can do to turn this around?
Lacaro connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kari Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacaro throws a head kick that Taalasmaa semi-blocks.
Jame Lacaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Lacaro blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jame Lacaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacaro, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jame Lacaro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ty Thompson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ty Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Knight!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josef Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Ty Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Knight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight trying desperately to get to his feet.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Knight tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knight is trying to stand up.
Knight looks gassed!
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.
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knight squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
Knight tries to buck Thompson off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ty Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Knight down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Knight down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson swinging wilding here.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Knight backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
Knight tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight throws a one two combo.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knight is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight is wriggling around but Thompson manages to pass to half guard.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson not doing much here.
Knight trying to control but Thompson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into rage.
Thompson stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ty Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knight for as long as he can get away with.
Thompson gets to his feet - Knight follows without any prompting.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knight can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Knight is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Ty Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Knight.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson looks to land a combination. Knight sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Knight backing up. Knight nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson cracks Knight with a good jab.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thompson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Knight.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ty Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yallen Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes to the cage accompanied by Like Light to the Flies - Trivium. Sane has chosen More Human Than Human by White Zombie as his entrance music. Justin Sane will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yallen Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sane manages to avoid it.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sane throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
Silver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silver controlling from side mount.
Sane is looking to regain half guard here but Silver keeps moving and retains side control.
Silver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sane tries to buck Silver off but Silver is having none of it.
Silver working the ground and pound.
Sane tries to bench press Silver off him but Silver keeps the position.
Silver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silver works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silver works to advance to full mount. Sane defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sane is looking to improve his position but Silver isn't that keen on the idea.
Silver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sane is working to get back to half guard.
Silver is landing with some decent strikes but Sane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sane is rocked!
A big strike lands for Silver! That's really hurt Sane and he's turned his back - Silver keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Silver Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yallen Silver!
Yallen Silver retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Funeral Thirst. Bross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gangstarr - Who Got Gunz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Bross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Bross!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bross is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Bross circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bross!
A jab from Bross misses.
Bross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bross tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Bross throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Bross scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bross.
Bross misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. Bross fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bross wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Moore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bross managing to control the position.
Moore stops Bross from standing up.
Moore passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moore has hold of Bross's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bross seems comfortable defending it but Moore has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bross is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bross is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moore couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Moore!
Billy Moore retains his lightweight title!
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