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GCF 17 - QUINN vs THOMSON PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Baine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan Baine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nolan Baine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Beater!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beater throws a nice looking combination but Baine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baine gets a clinch.
Baine prevents Beater from breaking the clinch.
Beater looking to slow down the pace here.
Beater is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Baine has denied him.
Baine is pressed up against the cage. Beater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baine down to the mat. Baine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beater was covering up waiting for the punch and Baine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beater is trying to keep Baine in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine advances to half guard.
Beater keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beater is trying to get back to full guard.
Beater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baine is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beater won't allow Baine to pass to mount.
Baine is keen to just control but Beater is a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Baine seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baine connects with a solid leg kick.
Beater tries for a takedown but Baine circles away easily
and Baine counters with a series of strikes. Beater will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baine misses with the combination.
Beater closes the distance and pushes Baine back into the cage.
Baine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beater looks gassed!
Baine throws a combination that misses
and Beater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baine trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine wants to sweep here but Beater controlling him for the moment.
Beater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beater wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
Baine is controlling Beater's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Baine dominated that round.
That's time! Baine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beater checks the leg kick.
Baine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baine.
Baine looks to land a combination but Beater avoids it well.
Baine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beater wants to sweep but Baine has passed to side control!
Baine wants to control but Beater is keeping him busy.
Beater gets back to half guard.
Beater tries to roll over but Baine keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine decides to stand up.
Nolan Baine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beater is trying to defend but Baine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beater trying to hold on to Baine's head to control him but Baine postures up.
Baine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baine is looking to take a break and control but Beater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater tries to roll over but Baine keeps him under control.
Baine is pressing down on Beater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beater is holding on for now.
Baine is looking for a kimura here.
Beater trying to hold on to Baine's head to control him but Baine postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baine 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.
Baine prevents Beater from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater has a hand on Baine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Beater is looking to improve his position but Baine isn't that keen on the idea.
Baine landing strikes, looking to finish!
Baine is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Baine misses with a double jab.
Baine looks for the body kick but Beater saw that one coming.
Beater throws a hook but Baine blocks it.
Baine misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Baine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Baine has managed to clinch.
Baine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beater trying to strike off his back.
Beater has Baine pulled in close to control his posture.
Beater wants to stand but Baine is controlling the position.
Baine trying to control but Beater is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beater is working an open guard so Baine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater has his takedown stuffed
and Baine counters with a series of strikes. Beater will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baine throws a series of punches but Beater moves out of range.
Beater shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Baine both land. Nice combination.
Baine throws a series of strikes that have Beater backpedaling.
Baine has Beater up against the cage in a clinch.
Beater is trying to stall.
Baine crunches a lovely knee into Beater's ribcage.
Beater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nolan Baine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Beater.
Baine breaks the clinch.
Baine misses with a series of wild punches.
Beater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baine's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baine is fending him off so far but Beater persists. Nope, Baine circles away and we're back to standing.
Baine tries to bum rush Beater with a series of wild strikes but Beater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beater is looking to clinch.
Baine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beater's guard.
Beater keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully.
Baine stands up and waves to Beater to follow him.
Baine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beater counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beater.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beater wants to stand but Baine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine pulls Beater in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baine wants to sweep but no luck.
Nolan Baine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beater wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baine misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Beater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beater delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Baine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Baine!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norm Duplee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norm Duplee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Moon!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Duplee.
Moon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but Duplee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Duplee is on queer street and Moon is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Randy Moon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kerry King!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King drops Halme with a beautiful combination! Halme stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tony Halme has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halme keeps the fight on the outside.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halme circles away quickly and effectively.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halme forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halme falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Halme pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halme drags the fight down to the ground.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Halme's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to pass the guard but Halme is keeping the position.
Halme has King pulled in close to control his posture.
Halme looking to control.
King wants to stand but Halme has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King cracks Halme with a solid left hand.
Halme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
King tries to clinch
and Halme counters by moving into the clinch.
Halme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halme tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halme's waist but Halme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
King looks gassed!
Halme shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Halme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Halme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Halme counters with a body kick that stops King in his tracks momentarily.
Halme throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
King misses with a takedown
and Halme counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halme is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
King tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halme is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. King looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halme gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. King is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halme lets go of the hold and King can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Halme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Station (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson has chosen Spit Your Game as his entrance music. Tony Station has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Station!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dickson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Station avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Station moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickson tries to bum rush Station with a series of wild strikes but Station uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Station scores with a takedown into Dickson's guard.
Station wants to pass the guard but Dickson is keeping the position.
Station trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Station tries to pass.
Dickson is working an open guard so Station takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Station moves out of range.
Dickson misses with a series of wild punches.
David Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Station shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Station decides to stand and escape the position.
Dickson misses with a wild combination.
Station shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dickson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Station has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Station wants to stand but Dickson has his arm trapped.
Station taking a break here but Dickson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Station throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Station seems to be working for a kimura but Dickson defends the submission attempt.
Station wants to stand but Dickson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Station tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Dickson misses.
Dickson looks to land a combination but Station avoids it well.
Station checks the leg kick.
Station moves into range and clinches up with Dickson.
Station keeps control of Dickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Station stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Station jumps guard but Dickson stands there with Station around his waist. Station gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Station prevents Dickson from breaking the clinch.
Dickson breaks from the clinch.
Station misses with a body shot.
Station fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickson, pushing him back against the cage.
Station has Dickson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dickson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Station dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dickson misses with a double jab.
Dickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Station clinches.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Station has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Station.
Station looking for a takedown.
Dickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Station jumps guard and drags Dickson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Station is pulling down on Dickson's head to control his posture.
Station not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Station is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson wants to get up but he can't break Station's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Station trying to keep a closed guard but Dickson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Station drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Station wants to pass the guard but Dickson is keeping the position.
Station showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Station wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Station pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Station wants to stand and escape but instead Dickson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dickson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Station is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dickson gets caught flat footed, as Station shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Station stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Station trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Station stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Station trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Station has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Station dominated that second round.
That's time! Station's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Station closes the distance and clinches.
Dickson can't break the clinch.
Station has Dickson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Station pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dickson tumbling to the mat - Station dives into Dickson's guard.
Station knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickson on the ground.
Dickson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Station wants to pass the guard but Dickson is keeping the position.
Dickson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Station gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Station working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickson's head.
Dickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Station wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.
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.
Station missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Station tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard.
Station tries to stand but Dickson is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Dickson does no damage.
Dickson misses with a two punch combination.
Station dodges the punch combination from Dickson.
Station throws a body punch but Dickson moves out of range.
Station slips a jab and a cross from Dickson.
Dickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Station.
Station misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Station could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dickson tries to keep at a distance but Station has taken the fight into the clinch.
Station breaks the clinch.
Station fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dickson sprawls well initially but Station persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Station in particular looking to stall.
Dickson is not content to let Station control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Station decides to stand up.
Station shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dickson is trying to defend but Station finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Station with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Station showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Station 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Station!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Baas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Baas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Henry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henry wants it to stay on the feet.
Henry scores with a jab.
It looks like Corey Baas has been cut.
Baas is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry lands with a nice body kick.
Henry scores with a body shot.
Henry sends Baas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Henry is motioning to the referee to let Baas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Henry throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Baas crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank Henry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Fondue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Fondue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fondue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Fondue's body.
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fondue, pushing him back against the cage.
Fondue is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson gets a clinch.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Fondue throws a head kick that misses.
Fondue misses with a body shot
and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson lands with a hook. Fondue tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyson darts in and clinches Fondue up against the cage.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fondue napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tyson landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson landing strikes.
Tyson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fondue works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ground and pound from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fondue is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fondue avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Tyson.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fondue's head.
Tyson is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fondue is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fondue avoid being mounted?
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fondue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyson lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Fondue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fondue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fondue is looking to stand up but Tyson isn't so interested in that idea.
Fondue is breathing heavily.
Tyson works over Fondue with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fondue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyson has Fondue in his guard.
Fondue really is a fat lump.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fondue sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fondue won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Fondue tries to stand but Tyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tyson looking for subs off his back but Fondue has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Tyson kicks Fondue off and gets back to his feet.
Fondue tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tyson wants to stand up but Fondue is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson decides to stand up.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Fondue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fondue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson pushes Fondue up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson drives through and clinches with Fondue against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Fondue shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fondue's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson throws a series of punches but Fondue avoids them all with ease.
Tyson scores with a takedown into Fondue's guard.
Tyson stands up over Fondue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyson postures up.
Tyson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fondue's guard.
Fondue managing to control the position.
Tyson chips away with some ground and pound.
Fondue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson passes into half guard.
Fondue trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.
Mike Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fondue to regain full guard.
Fondue pushes Tyson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fondue fails with a takedown attempt.
Fondue tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fondue manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Tyson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fondue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fondue is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Tyson throws and elbow that misses. Fondue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyson's guard. Nice move by Fondue!
Fondue has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyson is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.
Fondue stops Tyson from standing up.
Tyson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fondue escapes and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fondue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tyson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Tyson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fondue is controlling him well.
Tyson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tyson wants to control but Fondue postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fondue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyson 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.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fondue's efforts to push away.
Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fondue keeping control of the position.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fondue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fondue.
Tyson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson stands and throws Fondue's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tyson stands up and beckons Fondue to his feet.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fondue counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that.
Tyson striking off his back but it's not causing Fondue any problems.
Fondue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson's guard.
Tyson is working an open guard so Fondue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson has Fondue up against the cage in a clinch.
Fondue drags the fight down to the ground.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson lands a couple of digs.
Tyson gets to his feet. Fondue looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson rushes Fondue and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fondue closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson darts in and clinches Fondue up against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fondue lands with a light punch inside.
Fondue keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fondue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson clinches but Fondue breaks the clinch
and Fondue counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyson has his foot on Fondue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fondue works his way back into a safe position though.
Fondue is standing up over Tyson. Tyson looks to escape but Fondue dives into side control.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fondue tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fondue won't be happy with that.
Tyson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fondue takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson lands some shots froms side control.
Fondue wants to get back to his feet but Tyson drags him back down.
Tyson working away.
Tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fondue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fondue is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fondue is looking to clinch.
Victor Fondue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Fondue circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Fondue sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Tyson.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Cumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristoffer Keaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristoffer Keaton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Cumm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristoffer Keaton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cumm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cumm is looking to clinch but Keaton is avoiding it.
Cumm tries to clinch but Keaton is having none of it.
Cumm tries to close the distance and clinch but Keaton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cumm wants to clinch up but Keaton keeps it at a distance.
Cumm scores with a one two! Keaton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keaton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cumm doesn't manage to clinch there - Keaton circles away.
Keaton swings for the body but Cumm moves out of range.
Cumm lands with an uppercut that bounces Keaton off the cage and back into rage.
Keaton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Keaton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cumm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keaton thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cumm wants to clinch up but Keaton keeps it at a distance.
Keaton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cumm.
Cumm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cumm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keaton.
Keaton slips a jab and a cross from Cumm.
Cumm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keaton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cumm.
It looks like Doug Cumm has been cut.
Cumm darts in trying to clinch
and Keaton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumm tries to clinch up
and Keaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cumm closes the distance but Keaton moves to the side
and Keaton counters with a straight right hand.
Cumm looks to land a combination. Keaton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Keaton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cumm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cumm fails to land with a series of punches.
Cumm is breathing heavily.
Cumm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keaton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cumm counters with a nice uppercut.
Cumm swings for the body but Keaton moves out of range.
Keaton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keaton looks to land a combination but Cumm avoids it well.
Cumm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cumm thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keaton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cumm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keaton has Cumm pressed against the cage, preventing Cumm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keaton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keaton connects with a nice looking jab.
Keaton lands a slapping body shot.
Keaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cumm.
Cumm clinches but Keaton breaks the clinch
and Keaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doug Cumm's cut is getting worse.
Keaton connects with a body shot.
Cumm misses the jab.
Keaton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cumm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keaton throws a hook but Cumm blocks it.
Keaton throws a combination that misses
and Cumm counters with a left and a right that stings Keaton.
Keaton looks to throw the jab but Cumm is out of range.
Keaton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keaton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cumm momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Keaton. Beautiful body shot.
Keaton misses with an uppercut. Cumm saw that one coming.
No joy there for Cumm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cumm swinging wilding here.
Doug Cumm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keaton throws out a powerful jab.
Keaton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cumm wants to clinch but Keaton slips to the side
and Keaton counters with a straight right hand.
Keaton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Keaton does no damage.
Cumm stuns Keaton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cumm misses with a two punch combination.
Cumm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Cumm misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keaton looks to land a left hand but Cumm moved out of range nicely.
Keaton misses with a body shot
and Cumm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cumm closes the distance but Keaton moves to the side
and Cumm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Cumm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cumm throws a series of punches but Keaton avoids them all with ease.
Keaton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cumm momentarily.
Keaton swings for the body but Cumm moves out of range.
Keaton misses with a straight right.
Cumm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keaton misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cumm throws a combination that misses
and Keaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cumm thinking.
Cumm is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Cumm.
Cumm fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoffer Keaton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Cumm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cumm slips under a jab from Keaton.
Doug Cumm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Keaton misses its intended target.
Cumm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keaton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cumm misses with a wild combination.
Keaton misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cumm.
A combination from Keaton does no damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Keaton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cumm drives through and clinches with Keaton against the cage.
Keaton presses Cumm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keaton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keaton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cumm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cumm tries to clinch but Keaton moves away
and Keaton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keaton jabs Cumm right on the nose. Cumm blinks but takes it well.
Cumm ducks under a wild hook from Keaton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keaton misses with a jab to the body
and Cumm counters with a three punch combo that has Keaton backing up. Keaton nods at Cumm to acknowledge the strikes.
Keaton 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.
Cristoffer Keaton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keaton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cumm's hands.
Keaton misses with a straight right.
Cumm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keaton circles away quickly and effectively.
Cumm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keaton lands with a nice combination. Cumm backs away looking to recover.
Keaton misses with a body shot.
Keaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cumm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keaton misses with a wild body shot.
Cumm misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keaton cracks Cumm with a good jab.
Cumm looks to land a combination but Keaton avoids it well.
Cumm slips a jab and a cross from Keaton.
Cumm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Keaton catches Cumm right on the button with a cross.
Cumm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cumm.
Cumm clinches but Keaton breaks the clinch
and Keaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Keaton misses.
Cumm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cumm tries to clinch up
and Keaton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cumm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cumm moves away from the strike by Keaton.
Cumm tries to clinch but Keaton moves away
and Keaton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumm misses with a wild combination.
Cumm slips a jab and a cross from Keaton.
Cumm wants to clinch
and Keaton counters with a one-two to the body.
Cumm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keaton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Cumm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keaton misses with a two punch combination.
Keaton throws a combination that misses
and Cumm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cumm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cumm looks to clinch
and Keaton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cumm slips a jab and a cross from Keaton.
Keaton misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keaton.
Cumm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Keaton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keaton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keaton misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cumm.
Keaton misses with a body shot.
Cumm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Keaton misses with a combination
and Cumm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keaton thinking.
Keaton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cumm has time to react.
Cumm misses with a combination
and Keaton counters with a two punch combo.
Keaton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cumm looks to clinch
and Keaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keaton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cumm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoffer Keaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Cumm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Keaton with a nice cross.
Cumm slips a jab and a cross from Keaton.
Cumm works over Keaton's head and body with a nice combination.
Cumm throws a combination that misses
and Keaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cumm tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Keaton counter with a right hand.
Keaton slips a jab and a cross from Cumm.
Keaton throws a right hand that Cumm ducks under and follows up with a left that Cumm also avoids with ease.
Keaton throws a right and a left that Cumm avoids nicely.
Cumm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cumm looks to land a combination. Keaton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Keaton swings for the body but Cumm moves out of range.
Cumm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cumm misses with a combination
and Keaton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keaton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cumm counters with a left and a right that stings Keaton.
Cumm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keaton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keaton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keaton throws out a loose jab but Cumm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cumm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cumm tries to clinch but Keaton is having none of it.
Cumm throws a nice looking combination but Keaton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cumm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cumm tries to clinch up
and Keaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keaton lands with a shot to the body.
Cumm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cumm thinking.
Keaton misses with a hook.
That's two 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.
Cumm scores with a three punch combo!
Keaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cumm manages to avoid it.
Keaton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keaton counters with a left to the body.
Keaton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cumm circles away quickly and effectively.
Cumm tries to clinch but Keaton moves away
and Keaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cumm tries to clinch but Keaton moves away
and Keaton counters with a nice body shot.
Cumm fails to land with a series of punches.
Keaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keaton dips to his left and cracks Cumm with an uppercut!
Keaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cumm.
No joy there for Cumm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keaton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cumm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keaton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cumm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keaton counters with a left to the body.
Keaton scores with a jab.
Cumm closes the distance but Keaton moves to the side
and Keaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Cumm tries to clinch
and Keaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cumm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Keaton does no damage.
Keaton throws a series of punches but Cumm avoids them all with ease.
Keaton misses the shot to the body.
Cumm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cumm thinking.
Cumm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cumm tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Keaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Doug Cumm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A jab from Keaton misses.
Keaton misses the shot to the body.
Keaton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cumm misses with a wild combination.
Keaton throws a combination that misses
and Keaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cumm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cristoffer Keaton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cumm darts in trying to clinch
and Keaton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keaton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cumm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cumm slips under a jab from Keaton.
A right-left combo lands from Cumm.
Cumm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cristoffer Keaton.
I've got Keaton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristoffer Keaton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haoa Andereson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jayjay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee Jayjay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haoa Andereson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bee Jayjay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayjay throws a jab when Andereson was well out of range.
Andereson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andereson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jayjay tries to get to full guard but Andereson has control of the leg.
Andereson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jayjay moves into full guard.
Jayjay has his hands on Andereson's head, controlling the position.
Jayjay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jayjay winds up and cracks Andereson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jayjay works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andereson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jayjay on the ground.
Andereson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jayjay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jayjay avoids the attempt from Andereson to control.
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.
Jayjay controlling the pace for now.
Andereson is looking to get to half guard.
Jayjay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andereson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Haoa Andereson has been cut.
Jayjay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jayjay lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andereson working to try and regain half guard.
Jayjay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andereson hang on?
Andereson is rocked!
Haoa Andereson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Jayjay! That's really hurt Andereson and he's turned his back - Jayjay keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jayjay Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bee Jayjay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Snooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Snooks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Snooks!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano gets caught flat footed, as Snooks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soprano looking to control.
Soprano really is a fat lump.
Soprano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Snooks avoids a kick to the body.
Kevin Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snooks has Soprano up against the cage in a clinch.
Soprano working hard to break the clinch.
Snooks decides to pull guard.
Snooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soprano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soprano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soprano wants to stand but Snooks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Snooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Snooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snooks striking off his back but it's not causing Soprano any problems.
Soprano 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Snooks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries to clinch
and Snooks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Snooks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soprano sprawls well initially but Snooks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snooks thows a huge punch but Soprano dodges it nicely.
Snooks throwing shots but Soprano is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Snooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snooks trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Snooks is looking to advance position but Soprano won't allow it.
Snooks working Soprano over with strikes.
Soprano trying to control from the bottom.
Soprano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snooks trying to control from half guard but Soprano is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Soprano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Snooks counters by moving into the clinch.
Snooks has Soprano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snooks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Soprano tumbling to the mat - Snooks dives into Soprano's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snooks scoring with some ground and pound.
Snooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soprano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Snooks from controlling successfully.
Soprano controlling Snooks's posture.
Snooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soprano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snooks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is trying to control the position but Snooks postures up.
Soprano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snooks.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soprano darts in trying to clinch
and Snooks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soprano is pressing down on Snooks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soprano has control of Snooks's left arm, preventing Snooks from doing any damage.
Snooks lands a couple of elbows.
Soprano looking for a sweep. Not yet Soprano, not yet.
Snooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snooks with a nice head shot there.
Soprano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snooks manages to get himself to full guard.
Soprano preventing the sweep.
Snooks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Soprano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soprano trying to control but Snooks is working from the bottom.
Soprano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Snooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snooks.
Soprano looks to clinch
and Snooks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snooks is trying to trip Soprano. He has hold of a leg but Soprano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Snooks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Soprano controlling Snooks's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Snooks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Soprano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snooks counters by clinching up.
Snooks jumps guard but Soprano stands there with Snooks around his waist. Snooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snooks has Soprano pressed against the cage, preventing Soprano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Snooks.
Snooks pulls guard.
Soprano preventing the sweep.
Snooks looking to control.
Snooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Snooks, not yet.
Snooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soprano postures up in Snooks's guard and throws a big left but Snooks blocks it.
Snooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Snooks is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soprano looks to clinch
and Snooks counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snooks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Soprano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snooks is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Snooks gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Snooks gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Snooks apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Snooks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soprano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soprano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soprano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snooks's guard.
Soprano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Snooks keeps moving.
Soprano throwing strikes but missing.
Soprano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snooks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snooks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snooks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soprano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soprano wants to sweep here but Snooks controlling him for the moment.
Snooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snooks throws a big right hand that misses.
Snooks wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.
Soprano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snooks is fighting to break Soprano's control of his arms but Soprano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Soprano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Levi Snooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snooks is looking to improve his position.
Snooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soprano is working away from the top position though.
Soprano controlling the action here.
Snooks tries to roll over but Soprano keeps him under control.
Snooks is pressing down on Soprano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soprano stands and throws Snooks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snooks being controlled for a moment.
Snooks tries to improve position but can't.
Soprano decides to stand back up. Soprano steps back and let's Snooks get back to his feet.
Snooks blocks the body kick.
Soprano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snooks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snooks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snooks has hold of one of Soprano's legs. Soprano is fighting the takedown attempt but Snooks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soprano is looking to stand up but Snooks isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soprano is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soprano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Snooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Soprano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snooks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soprano's guard.
Soprano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soprano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Snooks from controlling successfully.
Snooks being controlled here momentarily.
Snooks wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.
Soprano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.
Snooks won't allow Soprano to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Snooks throws a series of strikes that have Soprano backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soprano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snooks moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snooks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Soprano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soprano is refusing to be controlled, as Snooks sits in half guard.
Soprano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
Soprano wants to control but Snooks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snooks working over Soprano with some ground and pound. Soprano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Soprano taking some punishment here, with Snooks in his half guard.
Snooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soprano's head.
Soprano is trying to stand up here but Snooks is controlling him well.
Snooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soprano missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snooks prevents Soprano from improving his position.
Snooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soprano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soprano is looking for a sweep. Snooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snooks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soprano is rocked!
Snooks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Soprano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snooks scores with a big shot! Soprano's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Soprano! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Snooks!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomson has chosen Sabre as his entrance music. Mike Quinn 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 light heavyweight 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 Los Angeles, Mike Quinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Thomson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomson misses with the combination.
Quinn clinches up with Thomson and pushes him back against the cage.
Quinn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomson tries to break free but Quinn pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quinn keeps control of Thomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomson is trying to force a seperation but Quinn has the dominant position.
Quinn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomson avoids the elbow strike from Quinn, against the cage.
Quinn jumps guard but Thomson stands there with Quinn around his waist. Quinn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quinn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thomson can't fight it off and eventually Quinn manages to take the fight to the floor. Thomson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quinn won't allow Thomson to sweep him here.
Quinn drops back looking for a leg! Thomson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomson manages to kick Quinn off! Quinn jumps back into Thomson's guard.
Quinn thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.
Thomson fails to land the takedown.
Quinn shoots for a takedown but Thomson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gabriel Thomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quinn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is looking to clinch but Thomson is avoiding it.
Thomson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mike Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn blocks a head kick by Thomson.
Quinn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomson misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Thomson stuffs the takedown.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quinn dives in and grabs Thomson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomson pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Thomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quinn.
Thomson tries to score with a low kick but Quinn moves his leg out of the way.
Thomson scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quinn.
Quinn tries to clinch there but Thomson circles away.
Quinn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn avoids the head kick by Thomson.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomson as he jumps to the side.
Quinn shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomson tries to sprawl out of it but Quinn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Thomson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Thomson wants to land a leg kick but Quinn is out of range.
Quinn misses with a takedown attempt - Thomson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quinn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomson throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomson leaves Quinn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Thomson circles away and keeps his distance.
Quinn checks a leg kick.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomson as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Thomson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quinn doesn't seem phased though.
Quinn is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Thomson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Quinn is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Thomson!
Gabriel Thomson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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