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FCFC 36: Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rj McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Etherl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLovin.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McLovin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from McLovin.
McLovin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
McLovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin misses the jab.
A slow jab from McLovin misses its intended target.
McLovin takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a series of wild punches.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
A punch combination from McLovin misses.
Jackson stuns McLovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLovin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLovin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McLovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on McLovin's shoulder, as McLovin tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson jabs McLovin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLovin is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
McLovin is rocked!
Jab from Jackson.
Oh McLovin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
McLovin seems to have got his legs back now.
McLovin throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson cracks McLovin with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLovin works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLovin has time to react.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a left and a right that send McLovin crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson cracks McLovin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McLovin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jackson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McLovin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Birchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Birchum!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Birchum lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Birchum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birchum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Birchum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birchum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos misses the jab.
Birchum throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Birchum.
Birchum lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchum throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Birchum.
Birchum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Santos.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birchum misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Birchum counters with a series of strikes. Dos Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Birchum dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Birchum slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Santos misses with a right hand
and Birchum counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Birchum avoids it easily.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Birchum moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchum lunges at Dos Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Santos's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Birchum dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Birchum misses with a wild body shot.
Birchum misses with a straight right.
Birchum scores with a three punch combo!
Birchum looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Dos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Birchum.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Birchum with a series of wild strikes but Birchum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Birchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dos Santos connects with a high kick.
Birchum lands a jab to the head.
Birchum scores with a one two! Dos Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Birchum misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Birchum moves out of range.
Dos Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Birchum. Birchum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a jab when Birchum was well out of range.
Birchum slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Birchum moves out of range easily.
Mister Birchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Birchum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a nice body kick.
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Birchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Birchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Birchum throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Birchum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birchum lands the left hand.
Dos Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchum avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
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!
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Birchum avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Birchum 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Birchum misses with a two punch combination.
Birchum tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Birchum thows a body shot but no joy.
Birchum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dos Santos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Birchum's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Birchum moves out of range easily.
Birchum misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchum misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos needs to keep his hands up - Birchum had a free shot at his head there.
Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Birchum slips the punch.
Dos Santos scores with a jab. Birchum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Birchum lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birchum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Birchum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Birchum.
Birchum swinging wildly here.
Dos Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Birchum misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchum.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchum cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birchum scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Birchum swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos throws a front kick that sends Birchum stumbling back into the cage.
Birchum lands a jab-cross combination.
Birchum throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchum.
Birchum avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Birchum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birchum 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Birchum!
A relieved looking Mister Birchum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Miller (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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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Widow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Widow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black Widow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller connects with a combination that backs up Widow into the cage. Miller lands a flurry of punches that gets past Widow's guard. Widow is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Miller bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Miller!
A very excited looking Larry Miller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Charmicheal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Ondrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ondrus has chosen HARDCORE as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Petr Ondrus enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Charmicheal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Ondrus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charmicheal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ondrus connects with a looping right hand.
Charmicheal slips a jab from Ondrus.
Ondrus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ondrus throws out a loose jab but Charmicheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charmicheal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charmicheal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charmicheal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ondrus looks gassed!
Ondrus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ondrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Petr Ondrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ondrus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charmicheal throws a low kick but Ondrus avoids it.
Ondrus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charmicheal is fending him off so far but Ondrus persists. Nope, Charmicheal circles away and we're back to standing.
Charmicheal connects with a nice cross there... Ondrus is looking wobbly and Charmicheal recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ondrus to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Charmicheal jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Charmicheal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kimmel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Kimmel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Kimmel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimmel misses with a wild combination.
Russo moves away from the strike by Kimmel.
Kimmel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Russo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Kimmel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Kimmel is trying to pull guard but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Russo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimmel's face.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
Russo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimmel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kimmel letting Russo take a breather here.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
Russo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kimmel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Russo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kimmel's defenses.
Russo lands a damaging elbow.
Russo lands an elbow that stopped Kimmel in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russo.
Russo lands an elbow that stopped Kimmel in his tracks for a moment.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jimmy Kimmel has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russo landing knees to the body.
Kimmel takes an elbow to the temple.
Russo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russo lands an elbow inside that Kimmel shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo effectively controlling the action here.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
Russo lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russo.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
Russo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Russo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimmel.
Ryan Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kimmel.
Kimmel looks gassed!
Russo crunches a lovely knee into Kimmel's ribcage.
Russo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kimmel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kimmel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kimmel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russo.
Russo with a knee to the head.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo lands an elbow inside that Kimmel shrugs off.
Kimmel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimmel is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo lands a damaging elbow.
Kimmel is still on wobbly legs! Can Russo finish him?
Russo has Kimmel pressed against the cage. He pushes Kimmel back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Russo throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kimmel crashing to the floor! Russo piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kimmel is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Russo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Lips (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunder Lips!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bob sprawls well. Bob wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lips gets slowly back to his feet.
Lips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bob.
Bob gets underhooks to prevent Lips's takedown attempt.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Lips.
Lips wants to take the fight to the mat but Bob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob'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.
Bob gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bob takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lips slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lips is keeping the position for now.
Lips has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lips on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bob throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob won't allow Lips to sweep him here.
Lips looking to control.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lips keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Lips keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob thows a big elbow that misses.
Lips has momentary wrist control but Bob slips an elbow through the middle.
Lips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lips trying to control the position.
Bob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lips's head.
Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lips looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bob's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lips looking to control.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob postures up in Lips's guard and throws a big left but Lips blocks it.
Bob advances to half guard.
Bob thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lips's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bob connects with a nice short shot to Lips's temple.
Lips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bob's back!
Lips has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lips has got his arm under Bob's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bob has spun round into Lips's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Lips pulls Bob in close to prevent any damage.
Lips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bob can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Lips is keeping the position.
Lips trying to control the position.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Lips is retaining full guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Lips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bob forces Lips back against the cage and clinches.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob is trying to maintain a safe position but Lips gets an underhook and turns Bob into the cage.
Bob displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lips up against the cage.
Lips is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bob is pushing Lips up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lips is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lips has Bob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Lips.
Bob is trying to maintain a safe position but Lips gets an underhook and turns Bob into the cage.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lips wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Bob.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Lips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder Lips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Lips counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lips.
Lips trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Lips postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
Bob lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lips!
Lips bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lips has gone for a leg lock! Bob slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lips's guard.
Lips working for a triangle but Bob defends it easily.
Bob working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lips looking to control.
Lips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lips is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
Lips keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Lips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lips is breathing heavily.
Bob thows a big elbow that misses.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bob wants to control from the top but Lips keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bob trying to move into half guard but instead Lips has managed to sweep!
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!
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lips.
Lips looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob looking to sit in guard and control but Lips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Bob will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob's waist but Bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lips off to one side.
Lips dives in and grabs Bob's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes down on Lips's head and hops out.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Lips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Lips counters with a two punch combo.
Lips shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Lips.
Bob misses with a hook
and Lips counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lips wants to work for an arm triangle but Bob is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lips is looking for a kimura here.
Billy Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob is staying active underneath Lips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bob wants to improve his position but Lips is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bob defending well though.
Lips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bob sees it coming and defends easily.
Lips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lips trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Lips is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thunder Lips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bob won't allow Lips to pass to mount.
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lips is trying to work for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Lips trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Lips is looking for a kimura but Bob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lips to get the leverage.
Bob is defending against the submission attempts here by Lips.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder Lips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bob has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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