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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draught Papillia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gomez
vs
Papillia

178 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francisco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Draught Papillia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Papillia avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Gomez is rocked!

It looks like Francisco Gomez has been cut.
Papillia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Papillia.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Papillia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Papillia lands a left and a right that send Gomez crashing to the mat, dazed. Papillia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papillia sprawls well. Papillia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Papillia connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gomez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Draught Papillia!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Downey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper Abreu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Abreu
vs
Downey Jr

170 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Downey Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downey Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abreu.
Downey Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abreu sprawls well. Abreu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downey Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Abreu cracks Downey Jr with a good jab.
Abreu throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper Abreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Abreu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Downey Jr to the ground. Abreu is now in Downey Jr's guard.
Downey Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abreu controlling from the top position.
Abreu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downey Jr is keeping the position for now.
Abreu throws a big right hand that misses.
Downey Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abreu is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abreu wants to pass the guard but Downey Jr is keeping the position.
Abreu lands a couple of elbows.
Abreu wants to control from the top but Downey Jr keeps moving.
Abreu won't allow Downey Jr to sweep him here.
Abreu 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.
Abreu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Downey Jr's guard.
Abreu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abreu moves into full mount! Downey Jr won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey Jr tries to lock up and control but Abreu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abreu landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abreu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Abreu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Downey Jr looks gassed!
Abreu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A big strike lands for Abreu! That's really hurt Downey Jr and he's turned his back - Abreu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Abreu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cooper Abreu!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hey Ima Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Lee Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lee Jr
vs
Ima Ko

190 cm
20
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hey Ima Ko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ima Ko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ima Ko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ima Ko stalling away here and it's allowed Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Ima Ko content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jr has locked up a guillotine! Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ima Ko is holding on here and Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Ima Ko has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Lee Jr!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fran ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

ho
vs
Kid

189 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fran ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phat Kid!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ho shoots in for a double leg but Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kid tries to clinch but ho is having none of it.
Kid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kid tries to clinch but ho is having none of it.
Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ho looks for a takedown but Kid sprawls well.
ho is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid tries to clinch up but ho circles away and keeps his distance.
ho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.

Kid clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kid's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
Kid tries to clinch up.
ho dives in and grabs Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes down on ho's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fran ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kid.
ho stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
ho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kid defends it nicely.

ho gets tackled into the cage by Kid. Kid maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
Kid is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

ho moves into the clinch successfully.
Kid stalling.
ho has Kid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kid tries to stall but ho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid stalling in the clinch.
ho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kid walks away with a smile on his face. ho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kid has closed the distance and engaged ho in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kid.
ho goes for a takedown attempt but Kid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
ho keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kid clinches.
ho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kid closes the distance and pushes ho back into the cage.
ho jumps guard but Kid stands there with ho around his waist. ho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.

ho scores a takedown into full mount!
Kid is trying to stand up.
ho is trying to control here but Kid has managed to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ho wants to advance to full mount but Kid doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
ho throwing strikes but missing.
Kid wants to get back to his feet but ho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ho trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kid wriggles free and stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - ho circles away.
ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kid tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and ho counters with a shoot takedown. Kid fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ho throws and elbow that misses. Kid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ho's guard. Nice move by Kid!

Kid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kid tries to clinch up.
Kid moves to clinch but ho breaks away
and ho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kid tries to clinch up.
Kid is looking to clinch.
ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
ho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kid tries to clinch but ho is having none of it.
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - ho circles away.
ho tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
ho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.

ho tries to keep at a distance but Kid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kid stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid stalling in the clinch but ho improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phat Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

ho looks for a takedown but Kid sprawls well.
Kid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kid wants it to stay on the feet.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid is looking to clinch.

Kid darts in and clinches ho up against the cage.
Kid is stalling here.
Kid continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to clinch but fails miserably

and ho counters with a shoot takedown. Kid fights it but they end up in guard.
ho stops Kid from standing up.
ho wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fran ho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
ho shoots for a double leg takedown but Kid sprawls well. He's pushed ho'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 Fran ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kid moves into range and clinches up with ho.
Kid stalling the fight.
Kid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ho is keeping busy.
ho trying to stall but Kid improves his position.
Phat Kid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.

Kid rushes ho and presses him up against the cage.
ho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kid avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Kid's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
ho is trying to drag Kid to the mat but Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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.
ho jumps guard but Kid stands there with ho around his waist. ho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ho has Kid pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kid 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Kid!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Zavalza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison Burkina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zavalza
vs
Burkina

169 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Zavalza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamison Burkina!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavalza shoots in looking for a takedown. Burkina tries to sprawl out of it but Zavalza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burkina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burkina tries to clinch up.
Jose Zavalza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavalza tries for a takedown but Burkina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zavalza throws a head kick that misses.
Zavalza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burkina moves away.

Burkina rushes Zavalza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burkina stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burkina goes for a takedown attempt but Zavalza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zavalza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zavalza wants it to stay on the feet.
Zavalza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Zavalza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burkina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burkina showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zavalza gets full guard.
Zavalza being controlled here, momentarily.
Burkina trying to control the position from guard on top but Zavalza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zavalza is looking to sinch up a triangle. Burkina throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zavalza's body to avoid the submission. Zavalza has instead reached around Burkina's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zavalza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Zavalza!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Zero
vs
Sanford

193 cm
21
277 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
240 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Sanford!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero tries to clinch up.
Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanford tries a low kick but Zero avoids it.
Jab from Sanford.

It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Sanford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanford scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford lands a nice shot that snaps Zero's head back.
Sanford lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Sanford.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanford as he jumps to the side.
Sanford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford throws a lazy uppercut

and Zero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Zero blocks with his arms.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanford smiles and moves away.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero checks a leg kick.
Zero tries to clinch up but Sanford circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanford. Sanford obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanford throws a leg kick which misses Zero's front leg but catches the back leg as Zero tries to avoid it.
Zero doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanford circles away.
Zero wants to clinch
and Sanford counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zero drops his hands momentarily and Sanford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Sub Zero's cut is getting worse.
Sanford digs a good body shot into Zero's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanford. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zero darts in trying to clinch
and Sanford counters with a good low kick that Zero was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Sanford.
Sanford throws a big shot that misses.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
Sanford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zero wants to clinch up but Sanford keeps it at a distance.
Sanford connects with a single shot there.

Sub Zero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanford thuds his shin into the meat of Zero's side.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fred Sanford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford cracks Zero with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Sanford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A decent looking cross lands there for Sanford.
Sanford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zero moves forwards but Sanford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zero wants to clinch
and Sanford counters with a body kick that stops Zero in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zero in his tracks.

Jeez, Sub Zero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sanford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sub Zero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Sanford!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monson
vs
Vargas

181 cm
18
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stewart Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Vargas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Monson.
Monson is looking to clinch.
Vargas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monson backs up against the cage.

It looks like Stewart Monson has been cut.
Vargas scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas tries to clinch but Monson moves out of range.
Monson wants to clinch.
Vargas is looking to clinch.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monson swats away the attempt to clinch by Vargas.
Monson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Monson clinches up against the cage.
Monson tries a knee to the head but Vargas blocks it.
Monson missing with knees to the body.
Vargas avoids a wild elbow strike from Monson.
Vargas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Monson prevents a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas stalling in the clinch but Monson improves position.
Monson prevents a body shot from Vargas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Monson avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Monson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vargas blocks an elbow strike from Monson.

Vargas jumps guard.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vargas is trying to keep Monson in close.
Monson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monson throwing strikes but missing.
Vargas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas wants to stand but Monson is controlling the position.
Monson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Monson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Monson keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vargas drops back looking for a leg! Monson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monson manages to kick Vargas off! Vargas jumps back into Monson's guard.
Vargas prevents Monson from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Vargas stands and steps away. Monson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Vargas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monson throws an elbow that misses.
Vargas goes for a takedown attempt but Monson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Monson tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vargas paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Monson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vargas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monson back to the cage. Vargas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas scores with a head kick. Monson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vargas keeps the fight on the outside.

Vargas drops Monson with a beautiful combination! Monson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vargas is looking for the KO!
Monson is breathing heavily.
Monson tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Monson moves in looking to clinch but Vargas pushes him off.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Monson keeps it at a distance.
Monson tries to clinch
and Vargas counters with a left to the body.
Monson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas scores with a jab.
Vargas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Vargas lands a big head kick that sends Monson tumbling to the mat! Vargas takes a step backwards and waves Monson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Monson is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monson at a distance.
Vargas throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Monson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Vargas as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Monson is left battered and dazed whilst Vargas and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Vargas!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris has chosen Jayz(Run This Town) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Balboa
vs
Norris

188 cm
25
207 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

194 cm
22
221 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Norris!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Norris.
Balboa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Norris slips an elbow through the middle.
Norris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Norris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Norris lands a couple of elbows.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these 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!
Norris lands a couple of digs.

Norris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Norris wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws a big right hand that misses.
Norris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balboa wants to stand but Norris is controlling the position.
Norris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norris throws and elbow that misses. Balboa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Norris's guard. Nice move by Balboa!
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.

Norris uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Balboa misses the target.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Balboa throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.

Norris pushes Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Balboa in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a knee to the head.
Norris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Norris.

Norris gets control of Balboa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Norris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Norris is looking for a triangle but Balboa pushes his legs off easily.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa slips nicely into half guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.

Norris has one foot on Balboa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Norris closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Norris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Norris drives through with a takedown into Balboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Norris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norris on the ground.
Norris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Norris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Balboa lands a head kick that stumbles Norris and the fighters go to the mat.

Norris is rocked!

It looks like Fred Norris has been cut.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Norris has his foot on Balboa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balboa works his way back into a safe position though.
Norris wants to sweep here but Balboa controlling him for the moment.
Norris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Norris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balboa defends it easily.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fred Norris has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Norris trying to strike off his back.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Norris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balboa is aware though and is defending well.

Norris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Balboa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Norris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's 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!
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norris.
Norris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Norris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balboa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balboa has escaped and now he's on top!
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balboa is one step ahead there.

Norris has his foot on Balboa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balboa works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is wriggling around but Balboa manages to pass to half guard.
Norris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.

Norris kicks Balboa off and gets to his feet.
Balboa misses with a straight left.
Norris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norris.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Norris shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Norris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Norris is breathing heavily.

Norris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Norris is working for a submission of some sort.

Norris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balboa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a combination that misses

and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Norris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Balboa has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norris chips away with some ground and pound.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Norris is having none of it.
Norris lands a couple of digs.
Norris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norris working some strikes from top position.
Norris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Norris drops back looking for a leg! Balboa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balboa manages to kick Norris off! Norris jumps back into Balboa's guard.
Norris with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Balboa has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.
Norris trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris with a nice head shot there.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Norris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norris lands a couple of digs.
Norris chips away with some ground and pound.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norris.
Balboa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Norris scoring with some ground and pound.
Norris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balboa's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa has hold of Norris's hands but Norris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norris lands a nice short elbow.
Norris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Balboa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Norris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Norris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris slips a nice elbow through Balboa's hands, connecting with Balboa's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa is refusing to be controlled, as Norris sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Norris there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Norris really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Norris persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa's corner calls for a 1-2. Balboa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Rocky Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Norris. Norris gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Norris.
Balboa connects with a jab.
Balboa cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa catches Norris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norris is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norris is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Norris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norris somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris slips under a jab from Balboa.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Balboa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Norris with that takedown attempt.

Balboa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Norris won't allow Balboa to sweep him here.
Norris distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa had his way with Fred Norris in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Balboa fails to land the takedown.
Balboa wants to clinch

and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Balboa didn't expect that.
Balboa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norris connects with a couple of short punches.
Norris wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
Norris with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Norris wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Norris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norris wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Norris cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Norris works over Balboa with some ground and pound from guard.
Norris stops Balboa from standing up.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norris lands a couple of digs.
Norris throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris landing with the ground and pound.
Norris lands a couple of elbows.

Balboa is rocked!
Norris scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Balboa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris loads up on a big left hand. Balboa felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Norris looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Balboa can't hide his disappointment, as Norris celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Norris!
Fred Norris is the new light heavyweight champion!