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MLC 89: Johnson vs Tucker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tvrtko Kotromanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tvrtko Kotromanic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tvrtko Kotromanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Kotromanic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Kotromanic lands a body shot.
Kotromanic lands a nice looking body shot.
Kotromanic connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Kotromanic sprawls well.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Tvrtko Kotromanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kotromanic drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kotromanic.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Kotromanic won't allow it.
Kotromanic blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Kotromanic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sanchez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kotromanic is unloading with more strikes now! Sanchez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tvrtko Kotromanic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Socha is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Socha swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Socha wants it to stay on the feet.
Socha misses with a body kick.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Socha tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Socha to the ground. Socha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socha misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Socha sprawls well.
Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Good leg kick by Socha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Socha connects with a body shot.
Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Socha.
Socha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Socha circles away.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range.
Socha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Socha wants it to stay on the feet.
Socha tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Socha defends it nicely.
Socha misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socha connects with an inside leg kick.
Socha lands a body shot.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Socha sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson looks gassed!
Socha thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Socha, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Socha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Socha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Socha throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Socha clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Socha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Socha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Socha lands a body punch.
Socha'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.
Socha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Socha.
A short left from Socha.
That has opened up Chris Johnson's cut even more.
Socha is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Socha down to the mat. Socha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Socha throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Socha which made him look bad.
Socha throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Socha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Socha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Socha misses its intended target.
Karl Socha is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Socha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Socha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Socha stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Socha sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Socha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Socha tries to get out of the position.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Socha wants to get back to his feet.
Socha trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socha defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Socha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Socha is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Socha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Socha throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Socha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Socha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Socha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Socha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Socha.
Socha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socha lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Socha waves Johnson back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BAM! Socha delivers a spinning backfist that drops Johnson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Karl Socha!
Karl Socha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Engel by Rammstein. Andre Walter 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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181 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Walter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walter looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Walter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walter throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black stops Walter from getting back to his feet.
Walter is not content to let Black control the position.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walter is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walter sees it coming and defends easily.
Walter tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Walter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black is looking to advance position but Walter won't allow it.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walter defending well though.
Black prevents Walter from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Black in particular looking to stall.
Black is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walter reverses the position - he's now on top in Black's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Walter is proving a slippery customer.
Black tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Walter!
Black working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Walter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Walter and Black has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Black looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Walter is avoiding damage well.
Black throws an elbow but Walter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Black tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Black throws an elbow but Walter slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Black dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walter misses with a double jab.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like John Black has been cut.
Black moves into range and clinches up with Walter.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walter up against the cage.
Black works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Walter has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
John Black has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Walter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walter.
Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walter misses with a body punch
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walter defends it nicely.
Walter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Walter in his guard.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Walter from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter postures up.
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walter has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Walter manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for a sweep but Walter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Walter is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A chopping leg kick lands by Black.
Walter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black scores with a kick to the body.
Walter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Andre Walter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black has Walter up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Black - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Black has hold of one of Walter's legs. Walter is fighting the takedown attempt but Black gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walter wriggles free and stands up.
Walter just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Walter lands a left and a right that send Black crashing to the mat, dazed. Walter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Walter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Walter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Black's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Black is looking to clinch.
John Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter misses the jab.
Black throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Walter to counter with a crisp jab.
Andre Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Walter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Black is trying to control. Walter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
John Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walter defends it well.
Walter is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Walter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black is looking for a kimura here.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black wants to take a breather but Walter is having none of it.
Walter is looking to escape.
Black stands up from half guard.
A jab from Walter misses.
Black dodges the punch combination from Walter.
Walter lands a two punch combo.
Walter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black is controlling him well.
Black postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter is pushing Black's head away, looking to escape. Black manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Black throws an elbow but Walter slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Black!
After the big win, John Black made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Russian Roulette as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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175 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kichiro Kaneko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaneko is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kaneko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaneko throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaneko.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Kaneko.
Kaneko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaneko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaneko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaneko is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaneko is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaneko throws out the jab.
Kersikov moves out of range as Kaneko strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaneko, right into the meat.
Kersikov throws a hook but Kaneko blocks it.
Kaneko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kaneko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kichiro Kaneko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaneko digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kaneko swinging wildly here.
Kaneko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaneko lands with a nice body punch.
Kaneko tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Kaneko shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaneko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andriy Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaneko misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Kaneko ducks down to avoid it.
Kaneko wants to clinch.
Kersikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaneko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaneko shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaneko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaneko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a head kick. Kaneko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaneko lands with a right hand.
Kaneko cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Kaneko wants to clinch.
Kaneko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaneko has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaneko misses with a body punch.
Kaneko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kaneko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Kaneko persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Kaneko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaneko. That did some damage!
Kaneko connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Kaneko moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaneko moves into the clinch.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kaneko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaneko.
Kersikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaneko has him pressed against the cage.
Kaneko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaneko throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaneko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaneko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kaneko.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Kaneko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Kaneko moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Kaneko moves away and avoids it.
Kaneko tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kaneko lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaneko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaneko has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kaneko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaneko.
Kaneko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kaneko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaneko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaneko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
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!
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Kaneko is controlling him.
Kersikov tries to break free but Kaneko pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Kaneko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaneko.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kaneko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Kaneko.
Kaneko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Kaneko clinches with his opponent.
Kaneko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaneko has Kersikov pressed against the cage, preventing Kersikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaneko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kaneko fails to land.
Kaneko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaneko looking to stall.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kaneko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov tries to break the clinch but Kaneko is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kaneko tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kaneko fails to land.
Kaneko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Kaneko.
Kaneko lands with a right to the head.
Kaneko has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaneko backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaneko lands a left hand.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Kaneko has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaneko gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaneko scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kaneko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Kaneko.
Kaneko tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Kaneko back against the cage.
Kersikov can't break the clinch.
Kaneko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kaneko keeps control of Kersikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaneko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaneko working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaneko.
Kaneko moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
Kaneko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kersikov's efforts to push away.
Kaneko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch but Kaneko keeps him there for the moment.
Kaneko is trying to stall.
Kaneko lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko lands a left hand.
Kersikov wants to break free but Kaneko has control.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaneko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Kaneko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaneko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kaneko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaneko cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaneko avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaneko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaneko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaneko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Kaneko misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Kaneko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaneko moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
Kaneko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Kaneko.
Kichiro Kaneko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaneko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kaneko has Kersikov pressed against the cage, preventing Kersikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kaneko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaneko lands a body punch.
Kaneko keeps control of Kersikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kersikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kersikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaneko.
Kaneko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kaneko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kaneko on the inside.
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!
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Kaneko.
Kaneko lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov tries to break the clinch but Kaneko is controlling the position.
Kersikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaneko has him pressed against the cage.
Kaneko lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaneko.
Kaneko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaneko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kaneko lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Kaneko.
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!
Kaneko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
Kaneko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kaneko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Kaneko.
Kaneko can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Andriy Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kaneko is working Kersikov over against the cage.
Kaneko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaneko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaneko scores with a one two! Kersikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kaneko misses with a head kick.
Kaneko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaneko throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanekos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaneko takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaneko.
Kaneko throws a head punch that misses.
Kaneko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaneko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaneko prevents Kersikov from breaking the clinch.
Kaneko wants to stall.
Kaneko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
Kersikov tries to break the clinch but Kaneko is controlling the position.
Kaneko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kaneko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Kaneko.
Kaneko has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kaneko tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko misses with the head strike.
Kichiro Kaneko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov is trying to push Kaneko away but Kaneko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Kaneko keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kaneko closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Kaneko pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaneko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Kaneko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Kaneko postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaneko trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaneko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaneko is in close to Kersikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kichiro Kaneko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaneko 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kichiro Kaneko!
Kichiro Kaneko made sure to mention his sponsor, - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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266 lbs
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246 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conan Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marabou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones has Marabou pressed against the cage, preventing Marabou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marabou working hard to break the clinch.
Marabou tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Marabou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marabou wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Marabou wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Gary Marabou has been cut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marabou is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Marabou wants to break free but Jones has control.
Marabou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marabou working hard to break the clinch.
Marabou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marabou is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Marabou can't break the clinch.
Jones is working Marabou over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones works on Marabou's body with a couple of short punches.
Marabou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marabou takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marabou backwards.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones is leaning against Marabou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Marabou up, before dumping him to the ground. Marabou manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Marabou is working from the bottom.
Marabou wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marabou keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Conan Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marabou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Marabou prevents a body shot from Jones.
Marabou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gary Marabou's cut is getting worse.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marabou working hard to break the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Marabou is rocked!
Marabou is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Marabou takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Marabou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marabou working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Marabou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Marabou seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones rushes Marabou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marabou after a bit of a struggle.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Marabou is blocking nicely.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marabou's efforts to push away.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Marabou blocks with his arms.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones keeps control of Marabou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marabou can't break the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Marabou tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Marabou blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Marabou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marabou is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Marabou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Marabou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marabou is trying to break free.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marabou's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Marabou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marabou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marabou working hard to break the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Marabou's head.
Gary Marabou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Marabou avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Marabou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Conan Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marabou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marabou walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Marabou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marabou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Marabou pushes him off.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marabou.
Jones drops his shoulder and cracks Marabou with a huge uppercut! Marabou goes down! Can Jones finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marabou is keeping the position for now.
Marabou is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Marabou blocks a head kick by Jones.
Marabou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marabou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marabou wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Marabou throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jeez, Gary Marabou's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marabou has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Marabou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Marabou's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Jones connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Marabou to the floor! Jones dives in looking for the finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marabou tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marabou pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Conan Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marabou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marabou gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Marabou goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Jones in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marabou keeps working.
Marabou is being controlled here.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marabou to his feet.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuns Marabou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marabou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones lands a stunning uppercut that sends Marabou to the mat!
Marabou tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gary Marabou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Conan Jones.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Marabou's ribs.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marabou rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marabou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marabou tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gary Marabou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conan Jones!
An out of breath and clearly excited Conan Jones thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pumola Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pumola Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jefferson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chang somewhat.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Chang slips under a jab.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Jefferson thumps Chang with a low kick.
A big right from Chang misses.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
Chang swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Chang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Chang moved away.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jefferson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jefferson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang postures up in Jefferson's guard and throws a big left but Jefferson blocks it.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.
Chang throws a big right hand that misses.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jefferson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chang!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jefferson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chang is looking to improve his position but Jefferson isn't that keen on the idea.
Chang is working hard here to advance position.
Jefferson throws some wild stikes that Chang manages to avoid easily.
Chang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chang holds on to Jefferson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Chang is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson avoids the attempt from Chang to control.
Jefferson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chang is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang can't escape the position.
Jefferson trying to control but Chang is having none of it.
Jefferson get's back to his feet.
Jefferson delivers a nice body kick.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferson tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Chang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jefferson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chang avoids the damage to the body.
Chang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang blocks the elbow strike.
Chang prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.
Jefferson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Chang blocks it.
Jefferson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chang avoids it.
Chang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chang is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Chang takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferson lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chang swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson lands a head kick. Chang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice jab there from Chang.
Chang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chang shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chang lands a nice looking body shot.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jefferson motions for Chang to come forward. Jefferson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jefferson, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Chang's front leg.
Chang swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Chang throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jefferson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jefferson pulls Chang in close to prevent any damage.
Chang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chang won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Chang 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jefferson controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
Chang looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang working some strikes from top position.
Jefferson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chang stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
Chang postures up in Jefferson's guard and throws a big left but Jefferson blocks it.
Chang throws a big right hand that misses.
Pumola Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chang defends well.
Jefferson has Chang pulled in close to control his posture.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jefferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jefferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chang postures up in Jefferson's guard and throws a big left but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Jefferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang.
Chang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chang throws a big elbow that misses.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jefferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Chang is looking to work some ground and pound but Jefferson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jefferson has his hands on Chang's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang postures up in Jefferson's guard and throws a big left but Jefferson blocks it.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jefferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.
Chang with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chang lands a couple of digs.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chang won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumola Chang dominated that second round.
That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jefferson defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Jefferson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Chang's front leg.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson cracks Chang with a good jab.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pumola Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chang misses with a jab to the body
and Jefferson counters with a low kick, right behind Chang 's knee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chang is defended easily by Jefferson.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Chang gets the takedown into side control.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
Jefferson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chang trying to control from half guard but Jefferson is working away.
Chang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jefferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chang is one step ahead there.
Jefferson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jefferson looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang preventing the sweep.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Chang postures up.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
Jefferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cruz Jefferson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Jefferson lands but Chang takes it in his stride.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chang cracks Jefferson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chang lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang grinds an elbow into Jefferson's temple.
Jefferson gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang lands strikes from half guard.
Jefferson is looking to control Chang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jefferson avoid being mounted?
Jefferson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Chang is trying to control. Jefferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jefferson is trying to get back to full guard.
Chang lands with a punch from half guard.
Jefferson is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson is trying to control but can't.
Chang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jefferson defending well though.
Jefferson trying to control but Chang postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cruz Jefferson.
I think Jefferson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Jefferson!
A very excited looking Cruz Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekdal digs a good hook to Holcomb's body.
Holcomb tests Rekdal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holcomb throws a series of punches but Rekdal moves out of range.
Holcomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rekdal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holcomb throws a hook but Rekdal blocks it.
Rekdal throws a looping overhand right but Holcomb ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Holcomb there.
It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal darts in and clinches Holcomb up against the cage.
Rekdal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holcomb's elbow.
Rekdal lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Harvey Holcomb has been cut.
Holcomb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holcomb misses with a punch to the body.
Rekdal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holcomb gets through Rekdal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rekdal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holcomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Rekdal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rekdal tries a body shot but Holcomb blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal can't find room to land a body shot as Holcomb controls the action.
Rekdal digs a right hand into Holcomb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holcomb's gas tank.
Rekdal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rekdal tries a body shot but Holcomb blocks it.
A hook to the body from Rekdal.
Rekdal controlling the action here for a moment.
Rekdal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rekdal pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Rekdal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holcomb backwards.
Rekdal taking a breather.
Rekdal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rekdal scores with a shot to the side of Holcomb's head.
Rekdal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rekdal tries a body shot but Holcomb blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holcomb.
Rekdal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rekdal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rekdal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rekdal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rekdal.
Rekdal lands with a right to the head.
Harvey Holcomb's cut is getting worse.
Rekdal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rekdal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rekdal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rekdal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holcomb's efforts to push away.
Holcomb drags the fight down to the ground.
Holcomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rekdal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rekdal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holcomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holcomb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rekdal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holcomb.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holcomb regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rekdal trying to mount his opponent but Holcomb defends it.
Rekdal is trying to control. Holcomb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rekdal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorbjorn Rekdal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rekdal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holcomb.
Rekdal slips under a jab.
Holcomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Rekdal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holcomb fails with the takedown
and Rekdal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rekdal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rekdal. Those never looked like landing.
Rekdal feints and then cracks Holcomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holcomb down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rekdal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holcomb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Rekdal tenderised Holcomb's leg. Holcomb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rekdal tries to close the distance and clinch but Holcomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Holcomb misses.
Rekdal avoids the body shot from Holcomb.
Rekdal lands a big right hand that sends Holcomb crashing to the mat! Rekdal stays standing though and waves Holcomb back to his feet!
Harvey Holcomb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harvey Holcomb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thorbjorn Rekdal!
An out of breath Thorbjorn Rekdal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furlong's entrance music is Say it Ain't So. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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178 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Furlong throws the left hand but Skantze Jr avoids the punch easily.
Skantze Jr throws a series of punches but Furlong moves out of range.
Skantze Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skantze Jr throws a series of punches but Furlong moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Skantze Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Skantze Jr takes a swing at Furlong's ribcage but misses.
Skantze Jr throws a nice looking combination but Furlong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Furlong fails to land with a series of punches.
Furlong scores with a body shot.
Furlong scores with a jab to the head.
No luck for Skantze Jr with that takedown attempt.
Skantze Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skantze Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Furlong throws a right and a left that Skantze Jr avoids nicely.
A jab from Furlong finds it's way through Skantze Jr's defenses.
Furlong lunges at Skantze Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skantze Jr's hand.
Skantze Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Furlong closes the distance and clinches.
Furlong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Skantze Jr fails to pull guard.
Skantze Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edward Furlong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skantze Jr.
Furlong'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.
Furlong scores with a shoulder strike.
Furlong is leaning against Skantze Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr is trying to break the clinch but Furlong has him pressed against the cage.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Furlong has him pressed against the cage.
Furlong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furlong slows down the pace here.
Furlong scores with a knee to the head.
Furlong stalling the fight.
Furlong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but Furlong holds him up against the cage and eventually Skantze Jr drops back down to his feet.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Furlong has him pressed against the cage.
Furlong lands an elbow just above Skantze Jr 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Furlong.
Furlong lands a right hand.
Furlong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skantze Jr up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Furlong.
It looks like John Skantze Jr has been cut.
Furlong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Furlong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Furlong stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edward Furlong.
Skantze Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Furlong counters with a left to the body.
Skantze Jr moves forwards but Furlong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furlong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skantze Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Furlong works Skantze Jr's body with a nice hook.
Skantze Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Furlong.
Furlong feints a jab promting Skantze Jr to slip. Furlong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skantze Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Edward Furlong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skantze Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Furlong counters with a thumping low kick.
Skantze Jr looks gassed!
Furlong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skantze Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Furlong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furlong stalks Skantze Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skantze Jr's face. Skantze Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skantze Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furlong.
Furlong cracks Skantze Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Furlong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Skantze Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skantze Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Furlong digs a good hook to Skantze Jr's body.
Furlong forces Skantze Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Furlong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Furlong stalling.
Skantze Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Furlong slowing the pace effectively.
Furlong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skantze Jr's defenses.
Furlong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Furlong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Furlong prevents Skantze Jr from breaking the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but Furlong holds him up against the cage and eventually Skantze Jr drops back down to his feet.
Skantze Jr is breathing heavily.
Furlong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skantze Jr's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Furlong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edward Furlong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Furlong crunches a lovely knee into Skantze Jr's ribcage.
Furlong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skantze Jr up against the cage.
Skantze Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skantze Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Furlong.
Skantze Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Furlong landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr letting Furlong take a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skantze Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Furlong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skantze Jr can do to turn this around?
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Furlong slows down the pace here.
Furlong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Furlong.
Skantze Jr fails to pull guard.
Furlong lands a knee to the head.
Edward Furlong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Furlong effectively controlling the action here.
Furlong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Furlong controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong crunches a lovely knee into Skantze Jr's ribcage.
Furlong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Furlong stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edward Furlong.
Skantze Jr avoids the head kick by Furlong.
Furlong rushes Skantze Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Furlong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but Furlong stands there with Skantze Jr around his waist. Skantze Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Furlong landing knees to the head.
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Furlong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Furlong just leaning against Skantze Jr, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Furlong.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Furlong walks away with a smile on his face. Skantze Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skantze Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Skantze Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skantze Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Furlong counters with an inside leg kick.
Furlong lands a leg kick that knocks Skantze Jr off balance momentarily.
Skantze Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Furlong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Skantze Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Furlong misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furlong. Skantze Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furlong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skantze Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Skantze Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Skantze Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
John Skantze Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skantze Jr drops his hands momentarily and Furlong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skantze Jr misses with the combination.
Furlong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skantze Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skantze Jr with a poor takedown
and Furlong counters with a two punch combo.
Skantze Jr gets tackled into the cage by Furlong. Furlong maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Furlong.
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Skantze Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Furlong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Furlong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Furlong has Skantze Jr pushed against the cage.
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Skantze Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Furlong won't allow it.
Furlong breaks the clinch.
Skantze Jr drops his hands momentarily and Furlong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skantze Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Skantze Jr tries to keep at a distance but Furlong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but Furlong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edward Furlong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skantze Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furlong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Furlong slows down the pace here.
Skantze Jr looking to stall.
Furlong landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furlong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skantze Jr up against the cage.
Skantze Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Furlong effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Furlong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furlong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Furlong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Furlong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Furlong lands a nice knee to the body.
Furlong landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Furlong.
Furlong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skantze Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Furlong.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Furlong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furlong connects with a knee to the head.
Skantze Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Furlong scores with a knee to the head.
Furlong leaning against his opponent.
Furlong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furlong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Furlong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Furlong is working Skantze Jr over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skantze Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Furlong leaning against his opponent.
John Skantze Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furlong scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Furlong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Furlong 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Furlong!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edward Furlong thanked Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Grundy.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Grundy has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Grundy lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dan Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Grundy blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Grundy lands a nice elbow.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Grundy controls the action.
Grundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grundy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Grundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
That has opened up Dan Smith's cut even more.
Grundy lands a damaging elbow.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Grundy throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Benjamin Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dan Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grundy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grundy jabs at Smith's body.
Smith throws a jab when Grundy was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benjamin Grundy!
A victorious Benjamin Grundy 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 Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Will T. Bear - For a Few Dollars More. Thomas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Tucker Thomas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas slips a straight right by Johnson.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Tucker Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thomas!
Thomas tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas frees his head quite easily.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson fails to advance to Thomas's back.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Thomas is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson goes for an armbar but Thomas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thomas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas works the jab nicely.
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Thomas throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson letting Thomas take a breather here.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Thomas.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Thomas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Johnson throws an elbow but Thomas slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson working the ground and pound but Thomas is defending the strikes.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thomas's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
Luke Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thomas won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Johnson wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Johnson cracks Thomas with a big right hand but Thomas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Thomas is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson laying and praying for a moment but Thomas takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Thomas is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Thomas keeping control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson had his way with Tucker Thomas in that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Thomas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Tucker Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Thomas wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes Thomas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Thomas is in trouble.
Johnson is looking to control Thomas but Thomas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Thomas wants to escape the position.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thomas is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson trying to control.
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 fight!
Luke Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
Luke Johnson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Maaan... I got it! '.
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