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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogey James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dodson tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Dodson is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Dodson's temple.
Dodson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James is looking for a kimura but Dodson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to advance position but Dodson won't allow it.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James blocks the strikes from Dodson.
Dodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dodson pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Dodson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James successfully pulls guard.
Dodson trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James kicks Dodson off and gets to his feet.
Dodson tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Dodson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James controlling the action here.
James with the ground and pound but Dodson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dodson wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James 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.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Dodson's brow.
Dodson is rocked!
James passes Dodson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James trying to control the action but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Dodson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dodson is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
Dodson looks gassed!
James working Dodson over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Dodson's temple.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dodson is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dodson! More strikes land and this one is all over! James jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogey James!
A victorious Bogey James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Robertson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Hobbs'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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson tries to clinch
and Hobbs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson has closed the distance and engaged Hobbs in a clinch.
Robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hobbs's defenses.
It looks like Jason Hobbs has been cut.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robertson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Robertson.
Hobbs blocks the elbow strike.
Hobbs avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robertson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hobbs's brow.
Hobbs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hobbs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Hobbs had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs has his feet on Robertson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Hobbs circles away.
Hobbs keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hobbs counters with a three punch combo that has Robertson backing up. Robertson nods at Hobbs to acknowledge the strikes.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Hobbs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Hobbs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hobbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobbs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hobbs distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hobbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hobbs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hobbs connects with a couple of short punches.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hobbs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robertson wants to stand up but Hobbs is controlling him.
Robertson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hobbs on the ground.
Robertson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hobbs dives into side control.
Robertson taking a bit of punishment here - Hobbs scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson pushes Hobbs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hobbs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hobbs throws an elbow but Robertson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Hobbs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Robertson pushes Hobbs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hobbs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robertson is trying to buck Hobbs off.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Hobbs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hobbs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robertson some visible discomfort.
Hobbs scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobbs tries to score with some ground and pound. Robertson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to buck Hobbs off.
Robertson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hobbs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robertson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hobbs scoring with punches from side control.
Hobbs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hobbs in side control, throwing shots but Robertson defends.
Hobbs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robertson some visible discomfort.
Hobbs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robertson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hobbs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hobbs prevents Robertson from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobbs scoring with punches from side control.
Robertson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robertson tries to get out of the position.
Robertson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hobbs is controlling him well.
Hobbs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robertson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hobbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Hobbs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Hobbs.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Hobbs keeps it at a distance.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Hobbs defending well as Robertson loads up on a big left hand.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson wants to clinch but Hobbs slips to the side
and Hobbs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hobbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobbs throws the kick towards the body but Robertson avoids it.
James Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Hobbs as he connects with a hook.
Hobbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Hobbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Hobbs circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hobbs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hobbs throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson is looking to stand up but Hobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hobbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hobbs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hobbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hobbs is controlling him.
Hobbs throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Hobbs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robertson's head.
Hobbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Hobbs scoring with punches to the head and 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!
Robertson wants to stand and escape but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hobbs cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Hobbs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hobbs throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hobbs throws a big elbow that misses.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hobbs postures up in Robertson's guard and throws a big left but Robertson blocks it.
Hobbs throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hobbs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hobbs is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hobbs is working Robertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hobbs working some strikes from top position.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robertson wants to stand and escape but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hobbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hobbs is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hobbs distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hobbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Hobbs's cut.
That's time! Robertson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hobbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.
Hobbs swinging wildly here.
Robertson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hobbs counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hobbs postures up in Robertson's guard and throws a big left but Robertson blocks it.
Hobbs stops Robertson from standing up.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hobbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobbs won't allow Robertson to get back to his feet.
Robertson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hobbs dives into side control.
Hobbs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobbs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robertson some visible discomfort.
Robertson is pushing Hobbs's head away, looking to escape. Hobbs manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Hobbs is dominant here and he's now got Robertson's back!
Robertson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hobbs scores with strikes from the back.
Hobbs looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Jason Hobbs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hobbs lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Robertson hold on?!
Hobbs lands strikes to the head.
Hobbs cracks Robertson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Robertson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hobbs is landing with strikes. Robertson can't take much more of this.
Robertson trying to get back to his feet but Hobbs is in full control for now.
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!
Hobbs connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Robertson to escape the position.
Hobbs gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Robertson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Hobbs lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobbs is landing with strikes. Robertson can't take much more of this.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hobbs.
Robertson is trying to remain composed but Hobbs is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Robertson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hobbs lands a shot to the body.
Robertson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hobbs lands with a hammerfist to the side of Robertson's head.
Hobbs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hobbs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hobbs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hobbs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hobbs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hobbs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robertson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hobbs scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hobbs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jason Hobbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robertson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hobbs cracks Robertson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robertson seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobbs trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hobbs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hobbs!
Jason Hobbs gave a mention to - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Honeycutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delon Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honeycutt comes to the cage accompanied by Riot- 2 Chainz. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Honeycutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delon Moore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore looks for a takedown but Honeycutt sprawls well.
Honeycutt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Honeycutt misses with a looping left.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Honeycutt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore is looking to clinch but Honeycutt is avoiding it.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Honeycutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Honeycutt.
Honeycutt throws out a leg kick but Moore moves out of range and Honeycutt only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Honeycutt coming out on top.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Honeycutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delon Moore.
Moore tries for a takedown but Honeycutt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Honeycutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore tries for a takedown but Honeycutt manages to get underhooks.
Honeycutt tightens his grip and picks Moore up, before dumping him to the ground. Moore manages to land in guard.
Honeycutt wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Honeycutt advances to half guard.
Moore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Honeycutt in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Honeycutt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Honeycutt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Honeycutt unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Honeycutt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Honeycutt controlling the position easily from mount.
Moore can't escape the position.
Honeycutt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Honeycutt controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt lands a big elbow.
Honeycutt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Honeycutt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore is looking to improve his position but Honeycutt isn't that keen on the idea.
Honeycutt controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Honeycutt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Honeycutt moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Honeycutt has him pressed against the cage.
Honeycutt breaks from the clinch.
Moore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Honeycutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moore is looking to reverse the position.
Chris Honeycutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore prevents Honeycutt from moving into mount.
Honeycutt in side control, throwing shots but Moore defends.
Honeycutt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moore to his feet.
Honeycutt moves into the clinch successfully.
Honeycutt decides to pull guard.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honeycutt keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeycutt is working an open guard so Moore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Honeycutt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Moore!
Honeycutt controlling the position easily from mount.
Honeycutt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Honeycutt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moore for as long as he can get away with.
Honeycutt lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt controlling his opponent.
Honeycutt prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honeycutt looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Honeycutt lands a nice shot to the head.
Moore can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honeycutt controlling from the full mount.
Moore is desperately trying to improve his position but Honeycutt has a good base and remains in mount.
Honeycutt controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is in a horrible position here. Honeycutt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moore is bucking up trying to escape but Honeycutt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Honeycutt landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Honeycutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Honeycutt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Honeycutt misses with a few strikes there.
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Honeycutt after a bit of a struggle.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Honeycutt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chris Honeycutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delon Moore.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Honeycutt manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Honeycutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Honeycutt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Honeycutt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Honeycutt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honeycutt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honeycutt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Honeycutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moore trying to control but Honeycutt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Honeycutt, up you get!
Honeycutt wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honeycutt.
Honeycutt stuffs the takedown.
Chris Honeycutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honeycutt throws a shot to the body.
Honeycutt misses with a double jab.
Honeycutt tries to clinch but Moore moves away
and Moore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honeycutt's guard.
Honeycutt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Honeycutt is proving hard to escape from.
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honeycutt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moore stands up and waves to Honeycutt to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore feints and as Honeycutt raises his hands in defense, Moore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Honeycutt seems keen to control Moore's posture.
Honeycutt wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore wanted to stand there but Honeycutt had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honeycutt seems keen to control Moore's posture.
Delon Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Honeycutt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Delon Moore.
Well Honeycutt 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Honeycutt!
Chris Honeycutt gave a mention to [GTI] Divine Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood has chosen It's a fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Wood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Wood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wood looking to control.
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wood is tightening it up a little... Thompson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thompson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thompson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sher Wood!
Sher Wood 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Psi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Psi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Final Countdown - Europe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Psi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Fuller!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Psi circles away.
Psi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Psi throws an off balance right hand
and Fuller counters by clinching up.
Psi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fuller up against the cage.
Fuller trying to control the position but instead, Psi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuller into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Psi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Psi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Psi has closed the distance and engaged Fuller in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Psi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller tries to land knees in the clinch but Psi avoids the damage to the body.
Fuller pulls guard successfully.
Fuller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Psi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Psi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuller on the ground.
Fuller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Psi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fuller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Psi preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Psi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Psi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Psi.
Psi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuller.
Psi throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Psi as he jumps to the side.
Psi connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Psi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Psi.
Fuller is rocked!
Psi circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Fuller tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Psi wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Psi!
Abraham Psi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2pac - hit em up. John Li had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Sam Rice told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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277 lbs
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270 lbs
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Brawler
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rice!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li gets caught flat footed, as Rice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Li looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li is looking for a triangle but Rice pushes his legs off easily.
Rice trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Rice looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rice 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.
Li keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully.
Li is looking for a triangle but Rice pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li keeping full guard, as Rice tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rice wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Rice is pushing down on Li's leg trying to pass to half guard. Li is fighting to maintain full guard but Rice has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Rice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rice is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rice to get the leverage.
Li is refusing to be controlled, as Rice sits in half guard.
Rice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.
Rice seems to be looking for submissions.
Rice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rice pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice is trying for a kimura here. Li looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rice wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Rice!
A victorious Sam Rice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jasan Corino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jasan Corino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Roy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corino.
Roy lands a jab to the head.
Corino misses with the combination.
Corino tries to clinch but Roy moves out of range.
Roy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roy stops Corino from getting back to his feet.
Roy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Corino defend it? Roy steps over the head and cranks it - Corino is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Roy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Roy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Warren Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panzram has chosen Thrash 'Till Death as his entrance music. Reggie Warren Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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Counter striker
Good 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Warren Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Panzram!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Panzram, looking for a takedown. Warren Jr pushes Panzram against the cage but Panzram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panzram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panzram scores with a nice right hand.
Warren Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panzram tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warren Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panzram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panzram throws a leg kick but Warren Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panzram digs a good body shot into Warren Jr's ribs.
Warren Jr shoots in for a takedown but Panzram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Warren Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panzram as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Panzram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panzram.
It looks like Reggie Warren Jr has been cut.
Warren Jr is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panzram lands a really nice looking cross but Warren Jr seems unphased.
Panzram throws a head kick that misses.
Warren Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panzram as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panzram but Panzram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panzram connects with the punch.
Warren Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carl Panzram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren Jr throws a series of punches but Panzram moves out of range.
Panzram connects with an inside leg kick.
Warren Jr tries to move into range but Panzram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Panzram.
Warren Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Panzram. That one must have hurt.
Oh Warren Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panzram lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Warren Jr head around and knocks him out cold! Panzram hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Panzram!
Carl Panzram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isso Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isso Foster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Hendricks's chin.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Chris Hendricks!
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, Isso Foster!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hendricks defending against the ground and pound.
Foster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Foster tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Check out the look on Foster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Chris Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Hendricks sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Foster.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks manages to get to full guard.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendricks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendricks has wrist control.
Hendricks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster throws a sloppy strike and Hendricks has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Foster is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hendricks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Hendricks!
Chris Hendricks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Sierra Leone. Russell Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Pepper James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jones misses.
James feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can James finish him?!
It looks like Russell Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones looks gassed!
James cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. James follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. James keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepper James!
Pepper James is the new middleweight champion!
Pepper James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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