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UPGV 102 Boardwalk vs Lil I PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Lafleur!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Lafleur is out of range.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez darts in and clinches Lafleur up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lafleur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafleur's elbow.
Gonzalez has Lafleur pressed against the cage, preventing Lafleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lafleur tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonzalez keeps control of Lafleur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lafleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Lafleur counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafleur gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
Lafleur is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafleur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lafleur has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Lafleur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lafleur breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eulalio Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Lafleur. Lafleur maintains the clinch.
Lafleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up
and Lafleur counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lafleur misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
It looks like Reggie Lafleur has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Lafleur counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafleur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Lafleur moved out of range.
Lafleur feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Lafleur.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Lafleur scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Lafleur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafleur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lafleur moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Lafleur counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Lafleur saw that one coming.
Lafleur forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Lafleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lafleur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice combination there by Lafleur.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Lafleur wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez blocks the elbow strike.
Lafleur gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gonzalez kicks Lafleur off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafleur moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Lafleur. Lafleur maintains the clinch.
Lafleur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafleur breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez pushes Lafleur up against the cage in a clinch.
Lafleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafleur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafleur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eulalio Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lafleur.
Lafleur lands with a kick to the temple. Gonzalez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafleur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lafleur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lafleur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Lafleur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Lafleur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lafleur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzalez is controlling Lafleur's trapped leg to prevent Lafleur from advancing to side control.
Gonzalez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.
Lafleur stands up out of the half guard.
Lafleur throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Lafleur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lafleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Lafleur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Lafleur connects with a high kick.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lafleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Lafleur keeps it at a distance.
Lafleur staying out of range there.
Lafleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination. Lafleur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lafleur's guard.
Lafleur is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafleur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzalez postures up and lands a big shot to Lafleur's brow.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Lafleur blocks nicely.
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez cracks Lafleur with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzalez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lafleur dives on top into guard.
Gonzalez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafleur lands a body shot.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Lafleur moved out of range.
Lafleur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lafleur scores with a head kick.
Reggie Lafleur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafleur thows a body shot but no joy.
Lafleur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reggie Lafleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Lafleur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Lafleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lafleur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Lafleur breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Lafleur in a clinch.
Lafleur tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lafleur tries a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafleur misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eulalio Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Lafleur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafleur circles away.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Lafleur counters with a head kick that drops Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lafleur's half guard.
Gonzalez misses with a head shot. Lafleur uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lafleur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lafleur's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafleur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lafleur wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lafleur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Lafleur keeps moving.
Lafleur pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Lafleur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafleur pulls Gonzalez in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lafleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Lafleur blocks nicely.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Lafleur keeps moving.
Lafleur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez cracks Lafleur with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Lafleur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzalez works over Lafleur with some ground and pound from guard.
Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur pulls Gonzalez in to control the position.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lafleur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafleur looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lafleur goes for an armbar but Gonzalez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lafleur's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eulalio Gonzalez.
I think Gonzalez 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd comes into the arena with Sub Focus - Last Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Alexander Boyd had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Bonham!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonham.
Boyd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyd misses the shot to the body.
Boyd walks into a stiff left hand from Bonham.
Boyd moves in looking to clinch but Bonham pushes him off.
Bonham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonham scrambles back to his feet.
Bonham defending well as Boyd loads up on a big left hand.
Bonham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boyd throws a body punch but Bonham moves out of range.
Boyd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonham cracks Boyd with a good jab.
Boyd ducks under a wild hook from Bonham.
Bonham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonham tries to sprawl out of it but Boyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boyd, right into the meat.
John Bonham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boyd tries to clinch but Bonham is having none of it.
Bonham closes the distance and clinches.
Bonham taking a breather.
Bonham prevents a body shot from Boyd.
Bonham scores with a knee to the head.
Bonham prevents a body shot from Boyd.
Bonham keeps control of Boyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyd is looking for a takedown.
Bonham slows down the pace here.
Bonham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boyd takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyd is stalling here.
Boyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonham leaning against his opponent.
Bonham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonham is working Boyd over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bonham.
It looks like Alexander Boyd has been cut.
Bonham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonham just leaning against Boyd, taking a breather.
Bonham throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonham obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonham.
Boyd being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonham throws an elbow but misses.
Boyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boyd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonham blocks an uppercut.
Boyd tries to throw a body punch but Bonham avoids it by throwing Boyd back against the cage.
Boyd lands a body shot.
Boyd lands a shoulder strike.
Bonham slows down the pace here.
Bonham receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bonham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyd is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonham.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boyd blocks an elbow strike.
Bonham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonham throws a big uppercut that drops Boyd! More strikes from Bonham and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boyd lies dazed against the cage as Bonham celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bonham!
After winning the bout, John Bonham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Conley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardiner Wright Blackwood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Land of Make Believe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Conley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conley lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood has been cut.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a right and a left that Conley avoids nicely.
Conley wants to clinch.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Conley counters with a nice body shot.
Conley staying out of range there.
Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes the fight into the clinch.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with the head strike.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Conley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Conley. Conley obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Nice defenses there by Conley.
A big right from Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gardiner Wright Blackwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conley clinches up against the cage.
Conley tries to break free but Gardiner Wright Blackwood pushes him back against the cage.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conley wants to get back to striking at distance but Gardiner Wright Blackwood won't allow it.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood working aggressively here.
Conley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Conley.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood avoids the head kick by Conley.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Conley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conley tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardiner Wright Blackwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conley.
Conley lands with a hook. Gardiner Wright Blackwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conley tries to clinch up but Gardiner Wright Blackwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Conley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conley.
Conley pushes Gardiner Wright Blackwood away with a front kick.
Conley tries a head kick but it misses.
Conley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood blocks the body kick.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Conley counters with a series of strikes. Gardiner Wright Blackwood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a hook to the body. Conley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conley moves into the clinch.
Conley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Conley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Conley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Conley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conley misses with a low kick.
Conley digs a good hook to Gardiner Wright Blackwood's body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Conley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Conley.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws out a loose jab but Conley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood defending well as Conley loads up on a big left hand.
Conley takes a swing at Gardiner Wright Blackwood's ribcage but misses.
Conley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Conley.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a wild body shot.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Conley has closed the distance and engaged Gardiner Wright Blackwood in a clinch.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to stall but Conley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood swings widly with a right hand
and Conley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gardiner Wright Blackwood's knee momentarily.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Conley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conley looks to land a body kick but Gardiner Wright Blackwood moved away.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conley lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conley.
Conley lands the left hand.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood wants to clinch.
Conley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Conley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gardiner Wright Blackwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conley jabs at Gardiner Wright Blackwood's body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conley has Gardiner Wright Blackwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Conley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gardiner Wright Blackwood has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Conley is keeping busy.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Conley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conley forces Gardiner Wright Blackwood back against the cage and clinches.
Conley breaks from the clinch.
Conley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conley takes one on the button.
Conley slips under a jab.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Conley throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a body shot.
Conley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Conley - just one landing.
Conley lands a nice looking body kick.
Conley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rick Conley is winning the standup battle so far.
Conley lands a nice looking body kick.
Conley tries to clinch up.
Conley thows a body kick. Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Conley feints and then cracks Gardiner Wright Blackwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gardiner Wright Blackwood down.
Conley cracks Gardiner Wright Blackwood with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Conley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gardiner Wright Blackwood to stand back up!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is rocked!
Conley connects with an inside leg kick.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Conley finish him?
Conley seems to be stalking Gardiner Wright Blackwood here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gardiner Wright Blackwood drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Conley!
Rick Conley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koral Creyonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masatoshi Hamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masatoshi Hamada will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koral Creyonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masatoshi Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creyonte 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.
Creyonte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hamada keeping full guard, as Creyonte tries to pass.
Creyonte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Creyonte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Creyonte trying to control but Hamada is working from the bottom.
Creyonte looking to pass the guard.
Hamada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamada managing to control the position.
Creyonte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creyonte throws a big elbow that misses.
Creyonte 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.
Hamada wants to sweep here but Creyonte controlling him for the moment.
Creyonte forces his way into half guard.
Creyonte is looking to advance position but Hamada won't allow it.
Hamada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Creyonte.
Creyonte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Creyonte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Creyonte wants to work for an arm triangle but Hamada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Creyonte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creyonte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Creyonte wants to pass the guard but Hamada is defending well.
Hamada is looking for a sweep. Creyonte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Creyonte is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamada is looking to improve his position.
Creyonte is thwarting Hamada's attempts to control the position.
Hamada is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada wants to control but Creyonte is keeping busy.
Hamada keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Masatoshi Hamada.
Hamada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creyonte tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamada is retaining full guard.
Hamada trying to control the position.
Creyonte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Creyonte trying to control but Hamada is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamada controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Masatoshi Hamada.
Hamada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Creyonte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Creyonte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creyonte misses with a two punch combination.
Creyonte feints a jab promting Hamada to slip. Creyonte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Creyonte checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada throws a series of strikes that have Creyonte backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamada tries to work over Creyonte's front leg with a kick but Creyonte checks it.
Creyonte dives in and scores a takedown into Hamada's guard.
Hamada wants to sweep here but Creyonte controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koral Creyonte dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Creyonte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hamada is fending him off so far but Creyonte persists. Nope, Hamada circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Creyonte with that takedown attempt.
Creyonte tried to score with a low kick but Hamada checks it.
Koral Creyonte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creyonte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Creyonte shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamada tries to sprawl out of it but Creyonte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koral Creyonte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creyonte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamada wants it to stay on the feet.
Creyonte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Creyonte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creyonte controlling the pace.
Hamada is holding on to half guard well.
Hamada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Creyonte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creyonte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Creyonte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamada's head.
Creyonte prevents Hamada from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte is trying to work for a kimura but Hamada is defending well.
Creyonte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamada's head.
Creyonte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamada is trying to maintain the position but Creyonte is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamada wants to improve his position but Creyonte is controlling well.
Creyonte throwing shots but Hamada is blocking nicely.
Hamada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creyonte thows a huge punch but Hamada dodges it nicely.
Hamada is looking to improve his position.
Creyonte moves into full mount! Hamada won't be happy about that!
Hamada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Creyonte unloading with bombs!
Hamada is looking to get to half guard.
Creyonte in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creyonte controlling the pace for now.
Hamada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Creyonte controlling from mount.
Creyonte throwing strikes here but Hamada is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creyonte is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hamada can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hamada is rocked!
Creyonte postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hamada in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hamada to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koral Creyonte!
A victorious Koral Creyonte 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Action Bronson - Barry Horowitz. Freeman has chosen Real American as his entrance music. Jeff Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
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24
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freeman doesn't seem phased though.
Jeff Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Freeman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jeff Jackson has been cut.
Freeman lands a jab.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Freeman off and has taken his back!
Freeman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is keen to just control but Freeman is a slippery customer.
Jackson is taking a breather. Freeman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Freeman tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Freeman defends it.
Freeman wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Freeman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Jackson.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Freeman.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Freeman's body.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Freeman at a distance.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freeman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Freeman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Freeman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Freeman.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Freeman chips away with some ground and pound.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson is trying to keep Freeman in close.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Freeman is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Freeman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape.
Freeman reaches up to try and control the position but Jackson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Freeman rolls and tries to escape and now Jackson has his back!
Freeman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackson.
Jackson has the hooks in. Freeman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Freeman staying busy and making it hard for Jackson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson working for a choke but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jackson is hanging on to Freeman's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Freeman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jackson is hanging on to Freeman's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding Freeman 's attempts to control his hands.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Freeman from escaping the position.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Freeman prevents Jackson from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Freeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Freeman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson lands a left and a right that sends Freeman crashing to the canvas! Jackson dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Freeman is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Freeman is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Freeman is not content to let Jackson control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Freeman's hands, connecting with Freeman's forehead.
Freeman trying to control but Jackson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.
Freeman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Freeman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jackson could be in trouble here!
Freeman is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Matt Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freeman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Freeman prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Freeman lands a big elbow.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Freeman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Freeman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Freeman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Freeman tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jeff Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freeman prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Freeman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Jeez, Jeff Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeff Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Freeman!
Matt Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cooperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilgrim's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy Pilgrim Has Become Unstuck in Time. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Pilgrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cooperman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooperman misses the shot to the body.
Pilgrim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cooperman misses the shot to the body.
Pilgrim misses with a kick to the body.
Pilgrim throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooperman.
Pilgrim throws a looping overhand right but Cooperman ducks down to avoid it.
Cooperman misses with a hook
and Pilgrim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Pilgrim.
Cooperman looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pilgrim connects with the punch.
Pilgrim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooperman under the eye.
Pilgrim just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Pilgrim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cooperman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cooperman slips a straight right by Pilgrim.
Cooperman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooperman is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooperman ducks straight into an uppercut from Pilgrim and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cooperman manages to regain guard straight away.
Cooperman is still in real trouble! Can Pilgrim finish him?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pilgrim postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cooperman covers up, he's hurt! Pilgrim keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pilgrim and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pilgrim can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Pilgrim!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Pilgrim made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herod Otto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto has chosen Anvil of Crom as his entrance music. Haplopelma Hainanum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Herod Otto's chin.
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218 lbs
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224 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haplopelma Hainanum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herod Otto!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Otto has Hainanum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hainanum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hainanum misses with a punch to the body.
Otto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Otto misses with a punch on the inside.
Otto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hainanum has Otto pushed against the cage.
Hainanum throws a punch but it's blocked by Otto.
Hainanum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Otto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Otto blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hainanum.
Otto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Haplopelma Hainanum has been cut.
Hainanum lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otto trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hainanum.
Hainanum lands an elbow inside.
Otto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hainanum backwards.
Hainanum tries to land knees in the clinch but Otto avoids the damage to the body.
Otto is trying to trip Hainanum. He has hold of a leg but Hainanum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Otto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Otto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otto cracks Hainanum with a solid left hand.
Otto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hainanum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hainanum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Otto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Otto won't allow Hainanum to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Otto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hainanum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Otto if he has to take too many more of those.
Hainanum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hainanum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Otto tries to keep at a distance but Hainanum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hainanum throws an elbow that misses.
Otto has Hainanum pushed against the cage.
Hainanum tries a body shot but Otto blocks it.
A knee to the head by Hainanum.
Otto'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.
Hainanum looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Otto.
Otto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otto lands an elbow just above Hainanum 's eye.
Otto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hainanum blocks an elbow strike.
Hainanum throws a head punch that misses.
Otto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hainanum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hainanum is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otto pulls guard effortlessly.
Otto is pulling down on Hainanum's head. It's preventing any offense from Hainanum, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hainanum stopping the sweep attempt from Otto.
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.
Otto is pulling down on Hainanum's head. It's preventing any offense from Hainanum, at least for the moment.
Hainanum preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Otto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herod Otto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haplopelma Hainanum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Otto shoots in and bounces Hainanum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Otto trying to control but Hainanum is working from the bottom.
Otto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otto throws a strike but Hainanum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hainanum preventing the sweep.
Otto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Otto wants to sweep but no luck.
Otto controls Hainanum momentarily but Hainanum frees himself.
Otto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Herod Otto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hainanum moves out of range of the body kick from Otto.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Otto.
Hainanum misses with a body kick.
Hainanum avoids the head kick by Otto.
Hainanum lands with a slapping head kick.
Hainanum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hainanum has closed the distance and engaged Otto in a clinch.
Otto lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Otto.
Otto lands with a light punch inside.
Otto lands a damaging elbow.
Hainanum misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otto blocks an uppercut.
Otto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Otto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Otto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hainanum takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Otto scores a nice knee to the body.
Otto scores with a hook to the body.
Otto lands a good knee to the midsection. Hainanum won't want to take too many of those.
Otto scores with a knee to the head.
Otto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hainanum's defenses.
The referee calls for Otto to work.
Otto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Otto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Otto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Otto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otto stalling.
Otto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Otto.
A short uppercut from Otto.
Otto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hainanum.
Hainanum avoiding damage as Otto throws knees to the body.
Otto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hainanum backwards.
Hainanum avoids a wild elbow strike from Otto.
Otto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Otto gets through Hainanum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Otto lands a shot to the body.
Hainanum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Otto.
Otto gets through Hainanum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hainanum is rocked!
Otto lands a big knee! That's hurt Hainanum! Oh, he's all over the place! Otto lands another knee that sends Hainanum to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herod Otto!
A very excited looking Herod Otto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bielawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Arlecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bielawski's entrance music is The Last of the Mohican. A fine choice. Arlecki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Undead. 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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23
137 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Bielawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Arlecki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bielawski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bielawski misses with a looping right.
Arlecki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Arlecki.
Arlecki throws a leg kick which misses Bielawski's front leg but catches the back leg as Bielawski tries to avoid it.
Bielawski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arlecki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arlecki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arlecki stuffs the takedown attempt from Bielawski. Bielawski gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlecki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bielawski looks to clinch
and Arlecki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Arlecki checks a low kick from Bielawski.
Bielawski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlecki manages to avoid it.
Arlecki connects with a body shot that sends Bielawski's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlecki throws an off balance right hand
and Bielawski counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki stuns Bielawski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arlecki.
Arlecki scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bielawski.
Tom Bielawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bielawski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arlecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bielawski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bielawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlecki misses with an uppercut.
Arlecki misses with a body kick.
Arlecki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arlecki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arlecki cracks the inside of Bielawski's front leg.
Arlecki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arlecki punishes Bielawski's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlecki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bielawski's calf.
Arlecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arlecki, as that shot connected.
Arlecki misses with a kick to the body.
Arlecki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arlecki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arlecki misses with an uppercut. Bielawski saw that one coming.
Bielawski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jerzy Arlecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlecki lands with a nice body punch.
Bielawski checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bielawski misses
and Arlecki counters with an outside leg kick.
Bielawski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bielawski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arlecki throws a head kick that misses.
Bielawski misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bielawski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bielawski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bielawski shoots in for a double leg but Arlecki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlecki connects with a leg kick. Bielawski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arlecki lands a leg kick that knocks Bielawski off balance momentarily.
Arlecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Bielawski.
Bielawski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bielawski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arlecki throws out the jab.
Arlecki misses with a few strikes there.
Arlecki moves out of range as Bielawski throws a body kick.
Bielawski lands a head kick. Arlecki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arlecki scores with a leg kick.
Arlecki throws a low kick but Bielawski avoids it.
Bielawski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Arlecki.
Arlecki lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlecki lands a lovely overhand right.
Arlecki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Arlecki does it's job there.
Arlecki looks to land a body kick but Bielawski moved away.
A head kick misses from Arlecki.
Bielawski throws a front kick aimed at Arlecki's knee but Arlecki avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Arlecki - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlecki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bielawski on the side of the head.
Arlecki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Bielawski does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Arlecki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bielawski with a poor takedown
and Arlecki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arlecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlecki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Bielawski misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arlecki, right into the meat.
Arlecki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arlecki connects with a leg kick. Bielawski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arlecki checks a low kick from Bielawski.
Arlecki scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Arlecki lands.
Arlecki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bielawski.
A clash of legs there as Bielawski blocks the low kick.
Arlecki throws a head kick that misses
and Bielawski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arlecki's knee momentarily.
Arlecki cracks Bielawski with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bielawski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arlecki avoids it really well and circles away.
Bielawski shoots for a takedown but Arlecki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bielawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlecki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlecki throws a leg kick which misses Bielawski's front leg but catches the back leg as Bielawski tries to avoid it.
Arlecki lands the left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bielawski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bielawski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arlecki - the referee stops the clock and Bielawski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arlecki. Bielawski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arlecki scores with the left hand. Bielawski knows he should have avoided that one.
Arlecki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bielawski has time to react.
Bielawski is rocked!
Arlecki lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bielawski falls backwards - clearly groggy! Arlecki dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerzy Arlecki!
Our winner, Jerzy Arlecki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rehti Ladi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mauti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ladi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Will Never Walk Alone. This should be a great matchup!
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24
191 lbs
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24
202 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rehti Ladi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mauti !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mauti misses with a low kick.
Mauti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mauti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ladi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ladi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mauti .
Mauti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mauti lands a leg kick that knocks Ladi off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ladi avoids the head kick by Mauti .
Mauti tries a low kick but Ladi avoids it.
Ladi throws a chopping leg kick but Mauti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ladi, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti ducks under a wild hook from Ladi.
Mauti avoids the head kick by Ladi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ladi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mauti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mauti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ladi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mauti can pounce on him.
Ladi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ladi scores with a head kick. Mauti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mauti is rocked!
Ladi checks a low kick from Mauti .
Mauti is still on wobbly legs! Can Ladi finish him?
A head kick by Ladi misses
and Mauti counters with a body kick.
Mauti seems to have recovered his senses.
Ladi throws a head kick but Mauti moves out of range.
Ladi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mauti . That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Mauti is predictable there
and Ladi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ladi takes a swing at Mauti 's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Ladi does it's job there.
Ladi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Ladi misses its intended target.
Ladi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mauti .
Ladi throws a lazy head kick
and Mauti counters with a thumping low kick.
Mauti avoids the head kick by Ladi.
A big right from Ladi misses.
Mauti avoids the body shot from Ladi.
Ladi misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladi lands a head shot.
Mauti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Mauti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladi scores with a hook to the body. Mauti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mauti throws a body kick that misses.
Ladi looks to throw the jab but Mauti is out of range.
Mauti throws a head kick but Ladi moves out of range.
Mauti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mauti throws a nice head kick!
Ladi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mauti throws a head kick that misses.
Ladi motions for Mauti to come forward. Ladi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ladi scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mauti .
Mauti tried to score with a low kick but Ladi checks it.
Ladi misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ladi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mauti throws a leg kick
and Ladi counters with a nice body shot.
Ladi scores with a three punch combo!
Mauti throws a solid leg kick but Ladi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mauti .
Ladi throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mauti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ladi throws a sloppy head kick and Mauti moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rehti Ladi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ladi.
Ladi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mauti wants to slow Ladi down by chopping away at his legs.
Ladi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mauti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ladi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ladi throws a low kick but Mauti avoids it.
Mauti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mauti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mauti throws a wild body kick that Ladi sees coming a mile off.
Mauti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mauti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mauti .
Ladi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mauti scoring well with a low kick there.
Mauti avoids the head kick by Ladi.
Mauti misses with a leg kick
letting Ladi counter with a right hand.
That kick from Ladi tenderised Mauti 's leg. Mauti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ladi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mauti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ladi lands a head kick. Mauti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Ladi blocks the leg kick.
Ladi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mauti .
Ladi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladi checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladi delivers a nice body kick.
Mauti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mauti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladi misses the target.
Ladi misses with a double jab.
Ladi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ladi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Mauti misses
and Ladi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mauti blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladi looks for the body kick but Mauti saw that one coming.
Mauti misses with a low kick.
Mauti lands with a nice body kick.
Ladi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mauti momentarily.
Mauti fakes the leg kick and cracks Ladi in the body.
Mauti tried to score with a low kick but Ladi checks it.
Ladi avoids the head kick by Mauti .
Mauti misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mauti .
Ladi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladi thows a body shot but no joy.
Mauti throws a front kick aimed at Ladi's knee but Ladi avoids it well.
Ladi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mauti throws a lazy body kick
and Ladi counters with a low kick, right behind Mauti 's knee.
Mauti throws a leg kick but Ladi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mauti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mauti lands a leg kick that knocks Ladi off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ladi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ladi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ladi throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rehti Ladi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ladi misses with the body kick
and Mauti counters with a body kick that stops Ladi in his tracks momentarily.
Ladi blocks a head kick by Mauti .
Mauti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ladi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ladi throws a hook but Mauti blocks it.
Ladi misses with a head kick.
Mauti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ladi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mauti throws a low kick but Ladi moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Mauti .
Mauti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladi.
Ladi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti misses with a low kick.
Ladi blocks the body kick.
Ladi tries to score with a low kick but Mauti moves his leg out of the way.
Ladi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ladi misses with a kick to the body.
Mauti looks to land a body kick but Ladi moved away.
Ladi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mauti misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mauti . That's going to slow Ladi down.
Rehti Ladi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladi moves out of range of the body kick from Mauti .
Ladi misses with a leg kick.
Michael Mauti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti throws a leg kick but Ladi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mauti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ladi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mauti misses with a body kick.
Mauti throws a leg kick which misses Ladi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ladi tries to avoid it.
Mauti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ladi throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Ladi misses.
Mauti misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mauti .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mauti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ladi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladi blocks a leg kick.
Ladi throws a lazy right hand but Mauti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mauti throws a low kick, looking for Ladi's leg but Ladi calmly moves out of range.
Ladi lands a high kick!
Mauti thows a leg kick but Ladi checks it
and Ladi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mauti moves out of range of the body kick from Ladi.
Mauti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladi scores with a decent looking hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mauti . Ladi shrugs it off though.
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!
Mauti misses with a low kick.
Ladi throws a low kick, looking for Mauti 's leg but Mauti calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mauti .
Ladi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rehti Ladi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ladi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ladi looks to land a right hand but Mauti moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ladi moves out of range as Mauti throws a body kick.
Ladi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mauti .
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mauti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ladi 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rehti Ladi!
Rehti Ladi took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonnie Boardwalk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ba Lil I!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boardwalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil I moves away.
Lil I thuds his shin into the meat of Boardwalk's side.
Lil I misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good work by Boardwalk as he checks the leg kick.
Boardwalk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lil I under the eye.
Lil I fails with the takedown.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lil I is just out of range.
Lil I closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boardwalk did well to prevent Lil I getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boardwalk won't allow Lil I to pass to mount.
Boardwalk is looking for a sweep. Lil I is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boardwalk is in trouble now - Lil I has advanced to mount!
Lil I lands a big shot there that rocks Boardwalk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lil I.
Lil I is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boardwalk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boardwalk!
Lil I looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boardwalk passes into side control.
Boardwalk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lil I is looking for a sweep.
Boardwalk landing strikes.
Lil I is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil I throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lil I manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boardwalk's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil I is controlling Boardwalk's trapped leg to prevent Boardwalk from advancing to side control.
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!
Lil I trying to control here.
Boardwalk is just content to waste time from the top position. Lil I takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lil I looking to control.
Lil I utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boardwalk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lil I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boardwalk is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lil I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lil I is working an open guard so Boardwalk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boardwalk thuds his right hand into Lil I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Lil I. Beautiful body shot.
Ba Lil I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boardwalk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boardwalk throws a hook but Lil I avoids it easily.
Lil I fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ba Lil I.
Lil I with a poor takedown
and Boardwalk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boardwalk throws a hook but Lil I avoids it easily.
Lil I throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lil I fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk digs a good body shot into Lil I's ribs.
Boardwalk throws a right and a left that Lil I avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil I throws out a leg kick but Boardwalk moves out of range and Lil I only half commits.
Lil I fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lil I misses with a head kick.
Lil I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boardwalk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lil I to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boardwalk keeping moving, preventing Lil I from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ba Lil I will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lil I looks for the body kick but Boardwalk saw that one coming.
Lil I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boardwalk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lil I fails with a takedown attempt.
Lil I fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lil I misses with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Boardwalk both land. Nice combination.
Lil I blocks a jab.
Boardwalk misses with the combination.
Boardwalk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lil I connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boardwalk scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk stuffs the takedown attempt from Lil I. Lil I gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ba Lil I.
Boardwalk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lil Is jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lil I shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lil I tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boardwalk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lil I somewhat.
Lil I changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boardwalk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boardwalk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lil I wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Lil I crashes against the mat.
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.
Boardwalk is not content to let Lil I control the position.
Boardwalk holding on.
Lil I working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lil I trying to control the action but Boardwalk is working from the bottom.
Boardwalk dodges the ground and pound from Lil I.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk can't do much from the bottom here.
Lil I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boardwalk keeps working.
Boardwalk sneaks back into half guard.
Boardwalk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boardwalk is refusing to be controlled, as Lil I sits in half guard.
Boardwalk is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boardwalk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lil I postures up and lands a big shot to Boardwalk's brow.
Boardwalk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lil I looking to pass the guard.
Lil I throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lil I throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boardwalk trying to keep a closed guard but Lil I is proving a slippery customer.
Boardwalk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonnie Boardwalk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boardwalk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lil I slips under a jab.
Lil I throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lil I ducks under a wild hook from Boardwalk.
Lil I shoots in looking for a takedown but Boardwalk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lil I's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lil I on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lil I throws an overhand right that lands on Boardwalk's shoulder, as Boardwalk tries to avoid the shot.
Boardwalk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boardwalk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boardwalk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lil I stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boardwalk scores with a nice head shot.
Lil I shoots in and gets a takedown into Boardwalk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boardwalk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lil I working some strikes from top position.
Lil I stopping the sweep attempt from Boardwalk.
Lil I throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boardwalk has his hands on Lil I's head, controlling the position.
Lil I preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil I not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lil I works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boardwalk wants to control but Lil I is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boardwalk tries to get to full guard but Lil I has control of the leg.
Lil I 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.
Lil I has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lil I is looking to advance position but Boardwalk won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil I is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boardwalk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lil I.
Lil I sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boardwalk defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boardwalk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boardwalk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lil I throwing strikes from guard but Boardwalk blocks nicely.
Boardwalk trying to control the position.
Lil I working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boardwalk's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boardwalk keeping full guard, as Lil I tries to pass.
Boardwalk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lil I is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ba Lil I just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lil I swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boardwalk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lil I throws the kick towards the body but Boardwalk avoids it.
Lil I goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boardwalk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lil I counters with a stiff right hand.
Boardwalk misses with a looping left.
Boardwalk throws a hook to the side of Lil I's head but Lil I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lil I cracks the inside of Boardwalk's front leg.
Lil I misses with a wild body shot.
Lil I slips a jab from Boardwalk.
Lil I tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boardwalk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lil I somewhat.
Boardwalk stuffs the takedown attempt from Lil I. Lil I gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boardwalk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ba Lil I.
Lil I walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boardwalk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil I misses the shot to the body.
Boardwalk throws a hook but Lil I avoids it easily.
Lil I throws the kick towards the body but Boardwalk avoids it.
Boardwalk throws a jab but it's blocked by Lil I.
Boardwalk throws a hook but Lil I blocks it.
Lil I changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boardwalk tries to avoid it but Lil I manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boardwalk to the ground. Boardwalk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lil I avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil I throws a shot to the body.
Lil I shoots and misses
and Boardwalk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lil I is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boardwalk rather than just go for the knockout.
Lil I fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boardwalk avoids it really well and circles away.
Lil I is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boardwalk ducks right into an uppercut from Lil I.
Boardwalk moves out of range of the body kick from Lil I.
Jonnie Boardwalk is winning the standup battle so far.
Lil I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boardwalk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boardwalk. Lil I does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk swings for the body but Lil I moves out of range.
Lil I closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boardwalk circles away.
Boardwalk scores with a jab to the head.
Lil I swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boardwalk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lil I throws a leg kick but Boardwalk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk lands a body shot.
Boardwalk misses with an uppercut. Lil I saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Boardwalk. Beautiful body shot.
Boardwalk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boardwalk lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I takes a swing at Boardwalk's ribcage but misses.
Lil I scoring well with a low kick there.
Lil I throws out a powerful jab.
Lil I will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lil I misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Boardwalk.
Jonnie Boardwalk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boardwalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil I moves away.
Lil I shoots for a takedown but Boardwalk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boardwalk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lil I.
Lil I fails with a takedown attempt.
Lil I digs a good body shot into Boardwalk's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jonnie Boardwalk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lil I catches Boardwalk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lil I moves out of range as Boardwalk strikes.
Lil I throws a shot from downtown. Boardwalk moves away and avoids it.
Boardwalk slaps away a takedown attempt from Lil I, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lil I tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boardwalk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lil I somewhat.
Boardwalk lands a body shot.
Boardwalk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Lil I with that takedown attempt.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ba Lil I.
Boardwalk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I shoots for a double leg takedown but Boardwalk sprawls well. He's pushed Lil I's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boardwalk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lil I ducks under a wild hook from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boardwalk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil I looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lil I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lil I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boardwalk checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lil I - that will leave a mark!
Boardwalk misses with a wild body shot.
Boardwalk thows a body shot but no joy.
Boardwalk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil I slips a jab from Boardwalk.
Lil I connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boardwalk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lil I lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boardwalk throws a hook but Lil I blocks it.
Lil I misses with a body kick.
Lil I throws a body punch but Boardwalk moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil I is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lil I moves away from the strike by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk throws a right hand that Lil I ducks under and follows up with a left that Lil I also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Boardwalk. No joy for Lil I on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lil I.
Boardwalk lands a right hook to the body.
Boardwalk scores with a decent looking hook.
Boardwalk just misses with a punch to the body.
Boardwalk ducks under a wild hook from Lil I.
Lil I is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk blocks a leg kick.
Boardwalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil I moves away.
Lil I misses with a wild body shot.
Lil I throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boardwalk.
Lil I throws a looping overhand right but Boardwalk ducks down to avoid it.
Boardwalk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lil I closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boardwalk quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Lil I is keen to just control but Boardwalk is a slippery customer.
Lil I is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lil I is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boardwalk is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonnie Boardwalk.
I think Boardwalk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonnie Boardwalk!
Jonnie Boardwalk is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Jonnie Boardwalk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
91% |
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