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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Buddha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lola DaCola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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275 lbs
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290 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lola DaCola!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha cracks DaCola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Lola DaCola has been cut.
Buddha has closed the distance and engaged DaCola in a clinch.
DaCola tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DaCola.
DaCola wants to stall.
DaCola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lola DaCola.
DaCola tries to clinch but Buddha moves out of range.
DaCola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buddha.
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DaCola's guard.
Buddha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha stopping the sweep attempt from DaCola.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but DaCola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buddha's guard.
DaCola wants to pass the guard but Buddha is keeping the position.
DaCola won't allow Buddha to get back to his feet.
Buddha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buddha tries to get out of the position.
DaCola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buddha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DaCola off and has taken his back!
Buddha has the hooks in. DaCola is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
DaCola breaks Buddha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha keeping full guard, as DaCola tries to pass.
DaCola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DaCola prevents Buddha from improving his position.
DaCola works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DaCola looking to finish Buddha with some ground and pound. This is bad for Buddha!
DaCola lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DaCola connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Billy Buddha has been cut.
DaCola cracks Buddha with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lola DaCola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tragon Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes into the arena with Countdown to Extinction blaring out of the sound system. Tragon Dux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sammy Spishak's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tragon Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spishak misses with a low kick as Dux jumps back.
Sammy Spishak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spishak. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux connects with an inside leg kick.
Spishak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dux tries to avoid it but Spishak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dux to the ground. Dux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spishak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spishak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spishak misses with a looping right.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spishak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spishak just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Spishak pushes him off.
Spishak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spishak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dux to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
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!
Dux tries to clinch up
and Spishak counters with a right hand to the body.
Spishak misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dux 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 Spishak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spishak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dux tries to clinch
and Spishak counters with a series of strikes. Dux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spishak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spishak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Spishak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spishak seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spishak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spishak maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dux could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Spishak has cracked it and Dux is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Spishak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Spishak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roz Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 Hilo, Roz Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dee throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Dee moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Dee tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones wants a takedown.
Roz Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Jones.
Dee wants to break free but Jones has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying to pull guard but Dee has him pressed against the cage.
Dee wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones jumps guard but Dee stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Dee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from Dee both land. Nice combination.
Dee lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Dee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee cracks Jones's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Jones slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Dee can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roz Dee!
Roz Dee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonder has chosen Nine Inch Nails The Perfect Drug as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonard Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Wonder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Wonder gets a clinch.
Wonder breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wonder misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wonder gets a clinch.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Willy Wonder has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wonder counters with a crisp one two that drops Garcia! Wonder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garcia to his feet! Garcia is in big trouble!
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Wonder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wonder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garcia's guard now.
Garcia is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wonder throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wonder stands and steps away. Garcia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Garcia switches off momentarily and Wonder cracks him with a monster right hand! Garcia topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Wonder dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Wonder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Wonder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Frazier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Frazier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Lidell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Lidell is just out of range.
Frazier shoots in looking for a takedown. Lidell tries to sprawl out of it but Frazier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lidell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazier has a takedown stuffed.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lidell sprawls well. Lidell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frazier gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lidell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chuck Lidell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier thows a body shot but no joy.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Lidell.
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Lidell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frazier is defended easily by Lidell.
Frazier scores a takedown into full mount!
Frazier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Frazier throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Frazier working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lidell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Frazier off and cradles Lidell's limp body as Frazier celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joe Frazier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Drake will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drake wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Drake won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones has his hands on Drake's head, controlling the position.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Drake stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones wants to control but Drake postures up.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Drake wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Drake is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is taking a breather. Drake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Drake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drake!
Drake wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Drake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Drake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Drake wants to stand but Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Drake wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Drake being controlled here momentarily.
Cody Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drake has Jones in his guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drake doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Jones advances to half guard.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Jones works his way into side control.
Drake prevents Jones from improving position.
Drake is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Drake tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Drake wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones stands and throws Drake's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drake is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Ryan Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones cracks Drake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drake hang on?
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Drake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cody Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Drake is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drake is rocked!
Drake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Drake is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones cracks Drake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drake seems to have recovered his senses.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhomber Vernius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rachid Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhomber Vernius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rachid Hadji!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hadji as Vernius shoots in.
Rachid Hadji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadji doesn't manage to clinch there - Vernius circles away.
Hadji tries to land a front kick but Vernius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hadji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hadji scores with a one two! Vernius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hadji misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hadji - that will leave a mark!
Hadji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hadji misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vernius.
Hadji lands an elbow just above Vernius 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Hadji.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernius blocks an elbow strike from Hadji.
A knee to the head by Hadji.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Vernius in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hadji.
Vernius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vernius tries to pull guard but Hadji holds him up against the cage and eventually Vernius drops back down to his feet.
Vernius tries to pull guard but Hadji won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhomber Vernius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji working Vernius over with knees to the body.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rhomber Vernius has been cut.
Hadji working Vernius over with knees to the body.
Hadji looking to throw knees to the head but Vernius is blocking nicely.
Hadji working Vernius over with knees to the body.
Vernius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vernius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hadji to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernius takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Hadji digs a right hand into Vernius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vernius's gas tank.
Vernius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vernius avoiding damage as Hadji throws knees to the body.
Hadji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vernius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vernius is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hadji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hadji slowing the pace effectively.
Vernius takes an elbow to the temple.
Hadji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands a nice elbow.
Hadji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hadji takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Hadji.
Hadji pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vernius wants a takedown but no success here.
Hadji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rachid Hadji.
Good work by Vernius as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hadji. Vernius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernius checks a leg kick.
Vernius avoids a kick to the body.
Vernius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hadji moves away.
Hadji misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadji lands a nice hook to Vernius's body. Vernius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hadji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhomber Vernius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hadji.
Hadji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vernius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hadji lands a jab to the nose.
Hadji moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hadji connects with a single shot there.
Hadji throws a head kick that misses.
Hadji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hadji gets a clinch.
Hadji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vernius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hadji stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji lands a knee to the head.
Rhomber Vernius's cut is getting worse.
Hadji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vernius avoids it.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rachid Hadji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
Hadji lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hadji.
Hadji landing knees to the body.
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!
A right hand to the body from Hadji.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hadji.
Hadji stops a takedown attempt from Vernius.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhomber Vernius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hadji lands with a left to the head.
Hadji lands a nice knee to the body.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hadji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hadji.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Vernius shrugs off.
Hadji landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji connects with a knee to the head.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vernius is rocked!
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Vernius shrugs off.
Vernius managing to block the knees to the body from Hadji.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Vernius shrugs off.
Hadji has Vernius pushed against the cage.
Hadji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vernius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hadji utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hadji pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Vernius shrugs off.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vernius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hadji stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hadji continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhomber Vernius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hadji throws a head kick but Vernius moves out of range.
Hadji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rachid Hadji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vernius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vernius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vernius shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadji sprawls well. He's pushed Vernius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hadji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vernius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vernius fails with a takedown attempt.
Hadji throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernius misses the shot to the body.
Rachid Hadji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hadji tries to clinch up but Vernius circles away and keeps his distance.
Hadji scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rhomber Vernius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hadji connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Hadji finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hadji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hadji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hadji lands a good knee to the midsection. Vernius won't want to take too many of those.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadji lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
Hadji content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vernius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hadji lands a body shot.
Hadji lands an elbow just above Vernius 's eye.
Hadji stalling.
Hadji missing with knees to the body.
Vernius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Hadji to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands an elbow just above Vernius 's eye.
Jeez, Rhomber Vernius's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vernius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hadji walks away with a smile on his face. Vernius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhomber Vernius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji throws a nice looking combination but Vernius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hadji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernius.
Hadji clinches up against the cage.
Vernius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadji lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vernius backwards.
Hadji unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vernius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hadji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hadji - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Hadji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hadji just leaning against Vernius, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hadji.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadji has Vernius pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhomber Vernius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hadji 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 Vernius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vernius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hadji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vernius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hadji connects with a single shot there.
Hadji misses with the combination.
Hadji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hadji scores with a head kick. Vernius tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hadji scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Vernius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hadji lands a big head kick that sends Vernius to the canvas! Hadji follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rachid Hadji!
Rachid Hadji is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Rachid Hadji misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Neubauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irvin has chosen Jimmy Eat World - Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Neubauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Irvin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin lands a head kick. Neubauer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Neubauer throws a head kick but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin throws a leg kick which misses Neubauer's front leg but catches the back leg as Neubauer tries to avoid it.
Irvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neubauer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Irvin.
Neubauer throws a sloppy head kick and Irvin moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neubauer. Irvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irvin slips a straight right by Neubauer.
Both fighters circling a little - Irvin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Irvin throws out a leg kick but Neubauer moves out of range and Irvin only half commits.
Neubauer moves into the clinch.
Irvin lands an elbow inside that Neubauer shrugs off.
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!
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irvin stalling against the cage.
Irvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neubauer misses with a knee to the head.
Neubauer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neubauer looking to throw knees to the head but Irvin is blocking nicely.
Neubauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neubauer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neubauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neubauer lands a knee to the head.
Neubauer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neubauer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neubauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Irvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irvin lands an elbow just above Neubauer 's eye.
It looks like Lars Neubauer has been cut.
Irvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neubauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Irvin.
Irvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Neubauer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Neubauer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Neubauer is breathing heavily.
Irvin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Neubauer fails to land.
Neubauer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neubauer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neubauer's defenses.
Irvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Neubauer trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin lands an elbow inside that Neubauer shrugs off.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin lands an elbow just above Neubauer 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Irvin lands an elbow just above Neubauer 's eye.
Lars Neubauer's cut is getting worse.
Neubauer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neubauer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neubauer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Neubauer takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irvin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Irvin lands an elbow just above Neubauer 's eye.
Neubauer is rocked!
Lars Neubauer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Neubauer's ribcage.
Irvin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Neubauer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Neubauer looking to throw knees to the head but Irvin is blocking nicely.
Irvin lands a damaging elbow.
Neubauer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Irvin lands a nice elbow.
Oh Neubauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Lars Neubauer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is pushing Neubauer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Irvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Neubauer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Neubauer drops to his knees and Irvin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Irvin!
Bruce Irvin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahman Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahman Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlond has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlond moves away.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBlond jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlond's elbow.
LeBlond stalling.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlond tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
LeBlond misses with a body kick.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeBlond throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rahman Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fincent LeBlond.
Jones has LeBlond up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlond's elbow.
Jones lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones tries to work over LeBlond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeBlond backwards.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Fincent LeBlond's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
LeBlond looks gassed!
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBlond letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones tries to work over LeBlond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBlond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlond stalling.
LeBlond tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually LeBlond drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of LeBlond backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBlond backwards.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlond.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Fincent LeBlond's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlond is rocked!
Jones throws a big uppercut that drops LeBlond! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! LeBlond lies dazed against the cage as Jones celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahman Jones!
Rahman Jones retains his super heavyweight title!
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