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MMAFC 24: Baggins vs. Everyday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Hammer tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammer tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hammer.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Hammer throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammer throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Jackson defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Hammer throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Hammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Jab from Hammer.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Hammer slips under a jab from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
Hammer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Hammer scores with a three punch combo!
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Hammer's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
Jack Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson slips a jab from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clint Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Hammer with a nice cross.
Jackson misses the jab.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Hammer with a jab.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hammer.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Jackson throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Jackson moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson cracks Hammer with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hammer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer connects with a jab.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hammer cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Hammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Hammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammer connects with the punch.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Hammer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Hammer sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammer catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hammer.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer connects with a jab.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Clint Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer misses the jab.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammer, as that shot connected.
Hammer tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Read Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitchslap Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitchslap Tatum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Read Coach's chin.
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218 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Read Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitchslap Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum tries to clinch up
and Coach counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bitchslap Tatum has been cut.
Tatum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coach counters with a left and a right that stings Tatum.
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!
Tatum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coach avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Coach Rushes Tatum and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tatum is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Coach Piles on the pressure and Tatum crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Read Coach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polise Kelbson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelbson comes into the arena with Temptations blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polise Kelbson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Kelbson.
Kelbson tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis dives in and grabs Kelbson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelbson pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Kelbson tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelbson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polise Kelbson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Davis.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson connects with a knee to the head.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelbson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelbson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davis's face.
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Kelbson has him pressed against the cage.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelbson misses with a knee to the head.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelbson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Davis wants a takedown.
Kelbson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelbson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Kelbson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis scores with a takedown into Kelbson's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis 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.
Davis passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kelbson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelbson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelbson sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kelbson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelbson lands a knee to the head.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelbson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelbson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelbson tries to clinch up.
Polise Kelbson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelbson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelbson wants to get back to his feet but Davis drags him back down.
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelbson, who protects the arm well.
Davis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kelbson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Davis's guard! Nice work there by Kelbson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelbson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelbson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelbson moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis looks for a takedown but Kelbson sprawls well.
Kelbson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelbson which made him look bad.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Kelbson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelbson scores with a knee to the head.
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelbson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polise Kelbson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Davis.
Kelbson scores with a knee to the head.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelbson has double underhooks.
Kelbson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Kelbson with a knee to the head.
Davis is trying to drag Kelbson to the mat but Kelbson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Kelbson.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelbson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Kelbson keeps him there for the moment.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelbson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelbson blocks a body shot from Davis.
Kelbson is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kelbson down to the mat. Kelbson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kelbson has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis wants a takedown.
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Kelbson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the cage.
Kelbson misses with a knee strike.
Kelbson scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelbson prevents it.
Kelbson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelbson misses with a knee to the head.
Polise Kelbson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis is trying to push Kelbson away but Kelbson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelbson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelbson is looking to clinch.
Kelbson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelbson moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelbson tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelbson swivels and escapes.
Kelbson tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelbson is looking to clinch.
Polise Kelbson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Kelbson. Kelbson maintains the clinch.
Polise Kelbson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Kelbson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Kelbson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the cage.
A knee to the head by Kelbson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polise Kelbson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Davis!
A relieved looking Phil Davis 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cru Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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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
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Utah!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Utah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones darts in and clinches Utah up against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Utah manages to get underhooks.
Utah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Utah working hard to break the clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Utah pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utah scores with a jab.
Cru Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Utah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Utah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Utah.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Utah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Utah tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Utah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Utah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Utah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Utah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Utah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Utah winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Utah is controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Utah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Utah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Utah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Utah lands strikes from half guard.
Utah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Utah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Utah is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utah controlling the action here.
Utah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonny Utah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Utah.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Utah tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Utah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Utah thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Utah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Utah throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Utah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Utah has control of the leg.
Utah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Utah.
Utah wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Utah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Utah is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones controls Utah momentarily but Utah frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Utah trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah clinches up against the cage.
Utah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Utah connects with the punch.
Jones defending well as Utah loads up on a big left hand.
Utah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Utah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jonny Utah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Utah stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jones throws up his legs and catches Utah in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Utah tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jones! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cru Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ac Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr has chosen Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ac Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca misses with a looping right.
Barca misses with an uppercut. Nahasapimapetilan Jr saw that one coming.
Barca throws a hook but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it easily.
Barca takes a swing at Nahasapimapetilan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the body shot from Barca.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a solid leg kick but Barca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Barca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barca throws a shot to the body.
Barca misses with a two punch combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Barca throws a body punch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Barca's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barca duly obliges.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nahasapimapetilan Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips a straight right by Barca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Barca misses with a combination
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ac Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a low kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a push kick but Barca slaps the foot to one side.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is just out of range.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
Barca throws a looping overhand right but Nahasapimapetilan Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch up.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barca throws a body punch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nahasapimapetilan Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Barca.
No joy there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses the target.
Barca throws a series of punches but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the body shot from Barca.
Barca throws a right hand that Nahasapimapetilan Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahasapimapetilan Jr also avoids with ease.
Barca lands with a good body shot.
Barca digs a good body shot into Nahasapimapetilan Jr's ribs.
Barca lands a slapping body shot.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Barca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Barca scores with a sloppy right hand. Nahasapimapetilan Jr should have avoided that one.
Ac Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is just out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr dodges the punch combination from Barca.
Barca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nahasapimapetilan Jr under the eye.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves away from the strike by Barca.
A cross from Barca lands.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips under a jab from Barca.
Barca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Barca misses with the combination.
Barca misses with an uppercut
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barca misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ac Barca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barca scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes one to the chin there.
Barca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a body kick.
Barca throws a one two combo.
Barca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Nahasapimapetilan Jr's shoulder, as Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr shoots for a takedown but Barca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barca thuds his right hand into Nahasapimapetilan Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Barca connects with a nice looking jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca throws a hook but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it easily.
A jab from Barca finds it's way through Nahasapimapetilan Jr's defenses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a wild body kick that Barca sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Barca throws the left hand but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Barca throws a right hand that Nahasapimapetilan Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahasapimapetilan Jr also avoids with ease.
Barca misses with a hook. Nahasapimapetilan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Barca misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Nahasapimapetilan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr dodges the punch combination from Barca.
Barca scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Barca finds it's target.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is rocked!
Barca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Barca finish him?
Barca drops Nahasapimapetilan Jr with a huge uppercut! Nahasapimapetilan Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Barca is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ac Barca!
A relieved looking Ac Barca 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kong Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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27
183 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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30
183 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kong Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
No joy there for Le, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
It looks like Kong Le has been cut.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Le fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Le counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Le connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Le.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Le, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Le.
Smith is rocked!
Marcus Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Le finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Le - that's a beauty! Smith is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Le can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kong Le!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday has chosen Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse as his entrance music. 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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32
135 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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31
134 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday moves out of range.
Everyday dodges the punch combination from Baggins.
Baggins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Everyday.
Everyday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Everyday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baggins's waist but Baggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Everyday off to one side.
Baggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Everyday.
Everyday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baggins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Everyday has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Everyday and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Everyday looks to throw the jab but Baggins is out of range.
Everyday takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Everyday throws a jab but it's blocked by Baggins.
Baggins misses with a low kick.
Everyday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baggins. Baggins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Everyday scores with a punch to the head.
Baggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Everyday is out of range and Baggins settles back down.
Baggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Everyday is out of range and Baggins settles back down.
Baggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Baggins is trying to push Everyday away but Everyday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Everyday avoiding damage as Baggins throws knees to the body.
Everyday successfully pulls guard.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Everyday keeps moving.
Baggins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Everyday dives on top into guard.
Everyday gets to his feet. Baggins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Everyday.
Baggins throws the left hand but Everyday avoids the punch easily.
Everyday is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Everyday throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Baggins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Everyday's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Everyday.
Everyday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everyday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baggins clinches up with Everyday and pushes him back against the cage.
Everyday struggles to land a body shot inside as Baggins controls his hands.
Everyday struggles to land a body shot inside as Baggins controls his hands.
Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herb Everyday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everyday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baggins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to clinch.
Everyday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baggins tries to clinch up but Everyday circles away and keeps his distance.
Everyday has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baggins.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baggins clinches up against the cage.
Baggins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Everyday tries to work over Baggins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Everyday prevents Baggins from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Everyday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Everyday avoids a wild elbow strike from Baggins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins misses with an elbow over the top.
Everyday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Everyday breaks the clinch.
Everyday tests Baggins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Everyday scores with a shot to the body.
Everyday takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Baggins looks to throw the jab but Everyday is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everyday misses with a body kick.
Everyday throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday connects with a single shot there.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Everyday is avoiding it.
Everyday has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Everyday keeps the fight on the outside.
Everyday feints and as Baggins raises his hands in defense, Everyday changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Everyday avoids the head kick by Baggins.
Baggins rushes Everyday and presses him up against the cage.
Everyday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Everyday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Everyday presses Baggins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baggins is trying to break free.
Everyday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baggins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everyday closes the distance and clinches up with Baggins, looking for a takedown. Everyday pushes Baggins against the cage but Baggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday moves out of range.
Everyday throws a hook to the side of Baggins's head but Baggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Everyday connects with a crisp jab.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
Everyday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frodo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Baggins blocks the leg kick.
Everyday lands a glancing blow to the side of Baggins's head.
Crunch! Everyday slams his shin into Baggins's torso.
Baggins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Everyday throws a hook but Baggins avoids it easily.
Baggins is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Baggins.
Baggins dodges the punch combination from Everyday.
Everyday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everyday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baggins. Everyday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everyday looks to land a right hand but Baggins moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Everyday is avoiding it.
Baggins gets caught flat footed, as Everyday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baggins looking for a guillotine here but Everyday defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everyday tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
Baggins wants to stand up but Everyday is controlling him.
Everyday is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everyday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baggins is keeping the position for now.
Everyday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Everyday throws a big elbow that misses.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
Everyday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Baggins pushes Everyday off and gets back to his feet.
Baggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins lands with a nice body kick.
Everyday lands with a nice body punch.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
Everyday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Everyday.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Everyday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baggins moves out of range of the body kick from Everyday.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Everyday.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Baggins is predictable there
and Everyday counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baggins stalks Everyday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Everyday's face. Everyday staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Everyday has a takedown stuffed.
Baggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Baggins is looking to break free of the clinch but Everyday has double underhooks.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everyday cracks the inside of Baggins's front leg.
Everyday circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Everyday.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown but Everyday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baggins scores with a leg kick.
Baggins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Everyday circles away.
Everyday with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Everyday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Everyday throws a low kick but Baggins moves out of range easily.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everyday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baggins looks to throw the jab but Everyday is out of range.
Baggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Everyday is out of range and Baggins settles back down.
Everyday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Everyday jabs Baggins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Everyday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Everyday circles away.
Everyday gets a double leg takedown into Baggins's guard.
Baggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Everyday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Baggins kicks Everyday off and gets to his feet.
Herb Everyday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Everyday takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Everyday cracks a nice hook into Baggins's ribs.
A good leg kick by Everyday.
The fighters circle momentarily. Everyday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baggins.
Everyday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Everyday avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Everyday catches Baggins right on the button with a cross.
Everyday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everyday misses with a body shot.
Everyday fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
Everyday has a takedown stuffed.
Everyday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baggins.
Baggins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Everyday scores with a sloppy right hand. Baggins should have avoided that one.
Baggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Everyday.
Everyday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday lands a nice hook to Baggins's body. Baggins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baggins misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Everyday, as that shot connected.
Everyday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Everyday duly obliges.
Baggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everyday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Everyday gets tackled into the cage by Baggins. Baggins maintains the clinch.
Baggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins is looking to break free of the clinch but Everyday has double underhooks.
Baggins misses with a knee strike.
Everyday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baggins is defended easily by Everyday.
Everyday throws a right and a left that Baggins avoids nicely.
Baggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Everyday keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Everyday.
Everyday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baggins at a distance.
Baggins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Everyday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baggins's waist but Baggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Everyday off to one side.
Baggins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baggins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Everyday throws a combination. Baggins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Everyday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baggins misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Everyday misses with a wild combination.
Baggins clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Everyday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baggins moves in looking to clinch but Everyday pushes him off.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday is having none of it.
Baggins wants to clinch up but Everyday keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baggins gets a double leg takedown into Everyday's guard.
Everyday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Everyday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baggins defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Everyday is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everyday postures up in Baggins's guard and throws a big left but Baggins blocks it.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Everyday slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to improve his position but Everyday is controlling well.
Everyday decides to stand up.
Everyday throws a nice looking combination but Baggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baggins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baggins counters with a takedown into side control.
Everyday is not content to let Baggins control the position.
Baggins has control of an arm but Everyday manages to advance to Baggins's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everyday has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Everyday working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Everyday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baggins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baggins misses with a low kick.
Baggins checks a leg kick.
Baggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Everyday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Everyday just misses with a punch to the body.
Baggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Everyday is fending him off so far but Baggins persists. Nope, Everyday circles away and we're back to standing.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday is having none of it.
Everyday lands a lovely overhand right.
Everyday throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday lands a jab to Baggins's midsection.
Everyday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggins.
Everyday keeps the fight on the outside.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everyday swats away the attempt to clinch by Baggins.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday is having none of it.
Everyday cracks Baggins with an open hand slap.
Baggins ducks under a wild hook from Everyday.
Baggins tries a low kick but Everyday avoids it.
Baggins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Everyday counters with a nice body shot.
Frodo Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins tries to clinch up.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everyday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Everyday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baggins did well to prevent Everyday getting side control.
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.
Everyday is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everyday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
Baggins trying to control from the bottom.
Baggins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Everyday passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baggins!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday landing shots from mount.
Everyday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Everyday has a good base and remains in mount.
Baggins is squirming around, avoiding Everyday's attempts to control the action.
Everyday in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baggins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Everyday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baggins?
Baggins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Everyday wants to control the pace but Baggins is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Everyday has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday is landing with some decent strikes but Baggins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baggins is squirming around, avoiding Everyday's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Everyday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Everyday 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Everyday!
Herb Everyday is the new bantamweight champion!
Herb Everyday decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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