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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Stimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Do you really want to hurt me?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Stimpson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stimpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Manson.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stimpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Stimpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Stimpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stimpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Stimpson catches Manson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Charles Manson has been cut.
Stimpson misses with a body kick.
Manson checks a leg kick.
Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stimpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stimpson cracks Manson with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stimpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stimpson scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Manson ducks straight into an uppercut from Stimpson and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Manson manages to regain guard straight away.
Manson is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stimpson passes Manson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Manson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stimpson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stimpson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stimpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manson. Manson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Stimpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manson, pushing him back against the cage.
Stimpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mansons head.
Charles Manson's cut is getting worse.
Stimpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stimpson avoids it.
Stimpson scores with a hook to the body.
Stimpson lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stimpson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Stimpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Stimpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stimpson lands with a left to the head.
Stimpson leaning against his opponent.
Stimpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manson takes a shot to the head.
Stimpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stimpson works on Manson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stimpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stimpson lands with a left to the head.
Stimpson gets through Manson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stimpson lands a big knee to the head and Manson goes down! Stimpson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Stimpson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Perci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy King (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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Perci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy King!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perci lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jeremy King has been cut.
Jonny Perci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perci as he avoids it easily.
Perci dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
Perci throws a big elbow that misses.
Perci throws a big elbow that misses.
Perci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perci wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Perci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perci throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perci trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that King has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perci throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perci won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a little break here. Perci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like King might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy King was stalling too much, according to the referee.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Perci misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Perci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jonny Perci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy King.
Perci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perci is trying to stall.
Perci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perci defends it nicely.
Perci lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perci circles away.
Perci connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perci clinches with his opponent.
Perci is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King tries for a takedown but Perci manages to get underhooks.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King looks gassed!
King turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and King manages to end up in side control.
King is looking to take a break and control but Perci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perci is trying to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Perci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy King's cut.
That's time! Perci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Perci. Those never looked like landing.
Jonny Perci is winning the standup battle so far.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Perci, looking for a takedown. King pushes Perci against the cage but Perci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perci clinches with his opponent.
Perci tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Perci is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perci tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Perci pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perci drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Perci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perci throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perci working a defensive guard here.
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jeremy King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perci is trying to control the position but King postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perci wants to sweep but no luck.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perci throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
King trying to control but Perci is working from the bottom.
Perci working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonny Perci just wasn't active enough.
Perci changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perci lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perci lands a nice short elbow.
Perci sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Perci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Perci wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Perci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perci thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Perci with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King controlling Perci's posture.
Perci looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Perci.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Perci dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perci is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Perci circles away and we're back to standing.
Perci misses with a head kick.
Perci clinches with his opponent.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perci tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perci smiles and moves away.
Jonny Perci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy King.
Perci has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perci wants to break free but King has control.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perci after a bit of a struggle.
King pulls Perci into guard.
Perci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perci's guard.
Perci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonny Perci.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perci swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King blocks a head kick by Perci.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perci counters with a nice uppercut.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Perci. Those never looked like landing.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Perci connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeremy King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Perci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perci swinging wildly here.
Perci moves into range and clinches up with King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Perci tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perci can't break the clinch.
Perci looking to slow down the pace here.
Jonny Perci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King scores with a shot to the side of Perci's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Perci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perci has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Perci!
Our winner, Jonny Perci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Adam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iglig Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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218 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Adam Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iglig Bloodrock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodrock lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ryan Adam Thomas has been cut.
A punch combination from Bloodrock misses.
Bloodrock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodrock works his way into full mount!
Bloodrock landing shots from mount.
Bloodrock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bloodrock content just to control the position here.
Bloodrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloodrock has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bloodrock on the ground.
Bloodrock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodrock looking to finish with strikes here!
Bloodrock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bloodrock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thomas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bloodrock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bloodrock goes for an armbar but Thomas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bloodrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloodrock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thomas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bloodrock is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloodrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Bloodrock's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Bloodrock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bloodrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Bloodrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloodrock stops Thomas from standing up.
Bloodrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Bloodrock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Bloodrock is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Bloodrock from controlling successfully.
Bloodrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloodrock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bloodrock stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodrock lands some shots froms side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Iglig Bloodrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Adam Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bloodrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodrock misses with a wild combination.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Bloodrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bloodrock throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Bloodrock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan Adam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloodrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bloodrock.
Ryan Adam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iglig Bloodrock.
Bloodrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Bloodrock is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloodrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Bloodrock's leg. Bloodrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bloodrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodrock.
Bloodrock has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Bloodrock has double underhooks.
Bloodrock manages to break the clinch.
Bloodrock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodrock circles away.
Ryan Adam Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas tries to clinch up
and Bloodrock counters by clinching up.
Bloodrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Bloodrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bloodrock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloodrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bloodrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Bloodrock keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bloodrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bloodrock back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas tries to clinch but Bloodrock moves away
and Bloodrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bloodrock.
Thomas tries to circle away but Bloodrock has him pinned against the cage.
Bloodrock breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Adam Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a one two! Bloodrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bloodrock throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodrock misses with the combination.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Bloodrock pushes him off.
Bloodrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodrock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but Bloodrock moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Bloodrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Bloodrock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thomas to regain full guard.
Bloodrock trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Bloodrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Bloodrock 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bloodrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloodrock wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Iglig Bloodrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Adam Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bloodrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Bloodrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bloodrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Bloodrock circles away.
Bloodrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloodrock misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Bloodrock is avoiding it.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bloodrock throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Bloodrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Bloodrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloodrock somewhat.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Bloodrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Bloodrock keeps it at a distance.
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Bloodrock back into the cage.
Bloodrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bloodrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas wants to clinch but Bloodrock slips to the side
and Bloodrock counters with a head kick. That will keep Thomas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Bloodrock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Bloodrock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan Adam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iglig Bloodrock.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodrock circles away.
Bloodrock with a nice cross.
Bloodrock pushes Thomas up against the cage in 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!
Bloodrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas tries to clinch but Bloodrock is having none of it.
Bloodrock tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bloodrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Bloodrock circles away.
Bloodrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Bloodrock misses with a two punch combination.
Bloodrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iglig Bloodrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Bloodrock circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but Bloodrock moves out of range.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloodrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bloodrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloodrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Bloodrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas tries to clinch up
and Bloodrock counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Bloodrock misses with a kick to the body.
Bloodrock throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Bloodrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloodrock throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Bloodrock is avoiding it.
Bloodrock shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas feints and then cracks Bloodrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodrock down.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Bloodrock circles away.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Bloodrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bloodrock eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bloodrock fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Bloodrock moves his leg out of the way.
Bloodrock looking to score a takedown here. Thomas is defending well but Bloodrock drives through and ends up in Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Bloodrock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iglig Bloodrock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bloodrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bloodrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iglig Bloodrock.
Well Bloodrock 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iglig Bloodrock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Stompkick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trugagh Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trugagh Bloodrock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Troy Stompkick's 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Stompkick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trugagh Bloodrock!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stompkick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloodrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stompkick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodrock scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloodrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bloodrock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stompkick is pressing down on Bloodrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bloodrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloodrock trying to control but Stompkick is working from the bottom.
Stompkick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloodrock throws a big right hand that misses.
Bloodrock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bloodrock wants to pass the guard but Stompkick is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodrock pushes down on Stompkick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stompkick trying to control but Bloodrock postures up.
Stompkick is not content to let Bloodrock control the position.
Stompkick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stompkick is defending against the submission attempts here by Bloodrock.
Stompkick tries to roll over but Bloodrock keeps him under control.
Bloodrock working the head and body with strikes.
Bloodrock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stompkick has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock wants to work for an arm triangle but Stompkick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stompkick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stompkick moves into full guard.
Stompkick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stompkick wants to improve his position but instead Bloodrock has moved into half guard.
Bloodrock is looking for a kimura but Stompkick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bloodrock to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stompkick punching from the bottom.
Bloodrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stompkick's head.
Bloodrock prevents Stompkick from improving his position.
Bloodrock winds up and cracks Stompkick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stompkick tries to get to full guard but Bloodrock has control of the leg.
Bloodrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stompkick's head.
Bloodrock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stompkick is trying to get back to full guard.
Stompkick is staying active underneath Bloodrock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bloodrock is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stompkick is looking for a sweep. Bloodrock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bloodrock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bloodrock wants to free his trapped foot but Stompkick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock working over Stompkick with some ground and pound. Stompkick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bloodrock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bloodrock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stompkick is looking to improve his position but Bloodrock isn't that keen on the idea.
Bloodrock throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stompkick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodrock looking to finish with strikes here!
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!
Bloodrock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trugagh Bloodrock dominated that round.
That's time! Stompkick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stompkick shoots in and bounces Bloodrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bloodrock is trying to keep Stompkick in close.
Stompkick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stompkick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bloodrock's guard.
Stompkick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bloodrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bloodrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodrock gets back to full guard.
Bloodrock has his foot on Stompkick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stompkick works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stompkick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bloodrock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bloodrock tries to roll over but Stompkick keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stompkick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloodrock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stompkick slips a nice elbow through Bloodrock's hands, connecting with Bloodrock's forehead.
Stompkick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bloodrock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stompkick.
Bloodrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stompkick manages to get himself to full guard.
Bloodrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stompkick has momentary wrist control but Bloodrock slips an elbow through the middle.
Bloodrock throwing strikes from guard but Stompkick blocks nicely.
Bloodrock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bloodrock stopping the sweep attempt from Stompkick.
Bloodrock passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Stompkick can't escape the position.
Bloodrock throws some wild stikes that Stompkick manages to avoid easily.
Stompkick is in a horrible position here. Bloodrock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stompkick is looking to improve his position but Bloodrock isn't that keen on the idea.
Bloodrock cracks Stompkick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bloodrock wants to control the action but instead Stompkick gets a body lock and reverses into Bloodrock's guard! Nice work!
Stompkick stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock looking for subs off his back but Stompkick has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bloodrock trying to hold on to Stompkick's head to control him but Stompkick postures up.
Bloodrock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stompkick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stompkick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bloodrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stompkick pulls his head out easily.
Stompkick is keen to just control but Bloodrock is a slippery customer.
Stompkick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stompkick thows a huge punch but Bloodrock dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stompkick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodrock's head.
Trugagh Bloodrock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloodrock trying to hold on to Stompkick's head to control him but Stompkick postures up.
Bloodrock is pressing down on Stompkick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bloodrock keeping full guard, as Stompkick tries to pass.
Stompkick landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodrock has his foot on Stompkick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stompkick works his way back into a safe position though.
Bloodrock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stompkick passes into half guard.
Stompkick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stompkick prevents Bloodrock from improving his position.
Stompkick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Troy Stompkick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stompkick thuds his shin into the meat of Bloodrock's side.
Bloodrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stompkick shoots in for a takedown but Bloodrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloodrock looks to land a combination but Stompkick avoids it well.
Bloodrock misses with a kick to the body.
Bloodrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stompkick wants to control but Bloodrock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stompkick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bloodrock won't allow Stompkick to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloodrock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stompkick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stompkick trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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!
Stompkick is trying to control the position but Bloodrock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stompkick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stompkick keeping moving, preventing Bloodrock from controlling successfully.
Stompkick keeping full guard, as Bloodrock tries to pass.
Stompkick controls Bloodrock momentarily but Bloodrock frees himself.
Bloodrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stompkick is keeping the position for now.
Bloodrock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stompkick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bloodrock takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Bloodrock has gone for a leg lock! Stompkick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bloodrock's guard.
Stompkick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bloodrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bloodrock wants to sweep here but Stompkick controlling him for the moment.
Bloodrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stompkick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stompkick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloodrock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stompkick passes into side control.
Bloodrock is looking to regain half guard here but Stompkick keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Check out the look on Stompkick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock is looking to regain half guard here but Stompkick keeps moving and retains side control.
Stompkick grinds an elbow into Bloodrock's temple.
Bloodrock throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bloodrock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bloodrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stompkick.
Stompkick wants to free his trapped foot but Bloodrock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bloodrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stompkick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stompkick's back!
Stompkick fending off the submission attempt from Bloodrock.
Bloodrock is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stompkick. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stompkick has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bloodrock.
Good control from Bloodrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodrock is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stompkick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stompkick for a finish.
Bloodrock has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stompkick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Bloodrock there.
Stompkick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trugagh Bloodrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloodrock 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trugagh Bloodrock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ma Yeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ma Yeth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Tupper Vi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper Vi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yeth counters with a nice uppercut.
Yeth throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Bobby Tupper Vi has been cut.
Tupper Vi moves in looking to clinch but Yeth pushes him off.
Tupper Vi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yeth throws a front kick that sends Tupper Vi stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper Vi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yeth sprawls well. Yeth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tupper Vi gets slowly back to his feet.
Tupper Vi tries to clinch up
and Yeth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tupper Vi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tupper Vi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tupper Vi looks gassed!
Yeth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yeth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Yeth knocks Tupper Vi out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ma Yeth!
Ma Yeth is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ma Yeth 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawnn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Briggs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shawnn Chen's chin.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses.
Chen works Briggs's body with a nice hook.
Briggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen leaves Briggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chen avoids the head kick by Briggs.
Briggs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chen's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Briggs trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Briggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briggs is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen wants to control but Briggs postures up.
Briggs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chen down.
Chen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chen tries to get out of the position.
Check out the look on Briggs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Briggs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briggs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Chen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Briggs lands a strong strike to the head of Chen. That's dazed him! Briggs looking to finish here. Chen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Briggs lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Briggs! Jonathan Briggs retains his welterweight title!
Jonathan Briggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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