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UPGV 154 Idea vs Henderson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bendo's entrance music is No Falter. A fine choice. 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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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Bendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Hendrix lands but Bendo takes it in his stride.
Hendrix misses with a hook
and Bendo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hendrix's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bendo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendrix is retaining full guard.
Hendrix wants to stand but Bendo is controlling the position.
Bendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bendo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bendo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bendo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Hendo Bendo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bendo lands with a right hand.
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix avoids the body shot from Bendo.
Bendo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hendrix can pounce on him.
Jimi Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo looks to land a combination. Hendrix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bendo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendrix takes a swing at Bendo's ribcage but misses.
Hendrix misses the jab.
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
Bendo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendrix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bendo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hendrix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bendo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hendrix is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendo staying calm.
Bendo taking a break here but Hendrix is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hendrix is staying active underneath Bendo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendrix tries to kick Bendo off but Bendo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bendo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bendo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bendo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendo trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Bendo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hendo Bendo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bendo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bendo throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Hendrix scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Hendo Bendo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Hendo Bendo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hendo Bendo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hendrix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hendrix throws a looping overhand right but Bendo ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Bendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bendo manages to avoid it.
Hendrix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hendrix.
Bendo blocks a jab.
Hendrix throws a head kick that half lands.
Hendrix throws a hook but Bendo blocks it.
Hendrix moves forwards but Bendo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bendo misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hendrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bendo throws a hook to the side of Hendrix's head but Hendrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bendo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendrix.
Bendo throws a right hand that misses
and Hendrix counters with an inside leg kick.
Hendrix moves in looking to clinch but Bendo pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Hendrix misses
and Bendo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bendo.
Bendo looking to sit in guard and control but Hendrix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hendrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bendo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo is working an open guard so Hendrix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hendrix scores with the left hand. Bendo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hendo Bendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bendo in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bendo manages to avoid it.
Hendrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bendo.
Hendrix misses with a low kick.
Hendrix is looking to slow Bendo down with leg kicks.
Hendrix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hendrix scores with a head kick.
Bendo throws a right and a left that Hendrix avoids nicely.
Hendrix misses with a body shot.
Hendrix throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendo blocks a head kick by Hendrix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bendo counter with a right hand.
Hendrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendrix.
Hendrix connects with an inside leg kick.
Hendrix misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hendrix.
Hendrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrix misses with a hook. Bendo ducked under it nicely.
Hendrix wants to clinch up but Bendo keeps it at a distance.
Bendo misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Hendrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hendo Bendo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrix. Bendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendrix lands with a kick to the temple. Bendo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bendo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendrix lands with a right hand.
Hendrix misses with a body kick.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Hendrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hendrix throws a big shot that misses.
Bendo jabs at Hendrix's body.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bendo walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix misses with a head kick.
Hendrix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bendo shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Hendrix.
Hendrix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bendo gets the takedown into side control.
Hendo Bendo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendrix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hendrix is not content to let Bendo control the position.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet but Bendo drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
Hendrix wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bendo trying to control the position but Hendrix is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hendrix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bendo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendo wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
Hendrix managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bendo.
Hendrix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bendo.
The ground and pound from Bendo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hendrix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bendo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hendrix takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.
Bendo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hendrix being controlled for a moment.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bendo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Hendrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendrix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Hendrix!
Jimi Hendrix very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sex Dwarf. Star is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Octopus's garden. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bingo Star was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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146 lbs
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143 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Star - the referee stops the clock and Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Star. Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good work by Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Star rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Star throws a hook to the side of Souza's head but Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Star tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Souza throws a push kick but Star slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Souza scores with a head kick. Star tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Star.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Star avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Star counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Souza.
Star throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Star misses with a hook.
Star connects with a solid leg kick.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bingo Star is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Star uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Star.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star scores with a decent looking hook.
Souza looking to score a takedown here. Star is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in Star's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Star utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Star keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza pushes down on Star's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Souza is keen to just control but Star is a slippery customer.
Star slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Star looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza postures up.
Star is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Star for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donaldo Souza.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Star counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Souza's head.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Star moves out of range easily.
Star throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Star does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Souza misses its intended target.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Star.
Souza misses with the combination.
Star takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Star counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza throws out a leg kick but Star moves out of range and Souza only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bingo Star will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Star counters with an inside leg kick.
Bingo Star seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza misses with a hook.
Star fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Star.
Souza blocks a jab.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Star misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Star throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Star counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Star moves out of range easily.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Star counters with an inside leg kick.
Star scores with a jab to the body.
Souza lands the left hand.
Donaldo Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Star blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Souza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Star to the ground. Souza is now in Star's guard.
Star keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza postures up.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Star keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donaldo Souza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Star with a nice cross.
Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Star.
Star closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good work by Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Star!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the action but Star is working from the bottom.
Souza lands a few punches from side control.
Star tries to improve position but can't.
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Souza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Star some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to control the action but Star is working from the bottom.
Souza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to control for a moment but Star uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Star pushes Souza off looking to stand but Souza dives back in and keeps control.
Star is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza stalling.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Star is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star is trying to control but can't.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Star is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Donaldo Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Star blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza is looking to wear down Star with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Star looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely.
Souza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Star to the ground. Souza is now in Star's guard.
Souza advances position into side control!
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Star keeps working.
Souza gets to mount! Star was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Star is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Souza trying to control but Star is having none of it.
Star takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action.
Souza controlling his opponent.
Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Star is looking to escape.
Star is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Souza tries to control but Star wriggling away.
Star is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Souza avoids the attempt from Star to control.
Star has given up his back.
Souza is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Souza is hanging on to Star's back as he tries to escape.
Souza is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Star defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Star is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Souza has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Star! Can he survive? No! He's out! Souza gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donaldo Souza!
Donaldo Souza 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 Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Memories - by David Guetta and Kid Cudi. 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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178 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Lafleur!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Lafleur moves out of range.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Lafleur.
Dave Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafleur throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lafleur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson's head.
Wilson lands a left and a right that send Lafleur crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lafleur is rocked!
It looks like Reggie Lafleur has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lafleur.
Lafleur is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Lafleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson flashes Lafleur a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lafleur's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lafleur crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Wilson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Wilson!
An intense looking Dave Wilson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Win or lose I'm looking to put on some exciting fights. I'll leave everything in this cage every time I step in here. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Animals as leaders -soraya as his entrance music. 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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kerry Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFontier misses with an uppercut.
LaFontier lands a body shot.
A low kick from Lawson misses
letting LaFontier counter with a right hand.
Lawson stuns LaFontier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawson slips under a jab from LaFontier.
A slow jab from LaFontier misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaFontier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFontier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFontier.
Charles LaFontier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
LaFontier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaFontier lands a right hook to the body.
LaFontier throws a jab when Lawson was well out of range.
LaFontier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaFontier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaFontier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
LaFontier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFontier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFontier.
Lawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaFontiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LaFontier misses with a jab to the body
and Lawson counters with a good, hard body kick but LaFontier shrugs it off.
LaFontier misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawson slips under a jab.
Lawson jabs at LaFontier's body.
Lawson throws a jab when LaFontier was well out of range.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
LaFontier looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
LaFontier misses with an uppercut.
A combination from LaFontier does no damage.
A big right from LaFontier misses.
LaFontier moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawson leaning against his opponent.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson pressing his opponent against the cage.
LaFontier misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing LaFontier back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lawson.
LaFontier scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawson blocking some punches.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawson swings wildly with an uppercut but LaFontier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFontier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
LaFontier struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
LaFontier is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFontier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from LaFontier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
LaFontier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawson.
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on LaFontier's shoulder, as LaFontier tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson throws a wild body kick that LaFontier sees coming a mile off.
LaFontier misses with a looping left.
LaFontier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LaFontier slips a straight right by Lawson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaFontier misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - LaFontier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFontier.
LaFontier misses the shot to the body.
LaFontier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
LaFontier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
LaFontier is looking to clinch but Lawson is avoiding it.
LaFontier throws a big shot that misses.
LaFontier thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lawson, as that shot connected.
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaFontier.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaFontier tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaFontier.
LaFontier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaFontier dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawson.
LaFontier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawson. Lawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson connects with a single shot there.
LaFontier looks to land a combination. Lawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Kerry Lawson has been cut.
LaFontier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a hook.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but LaFontier moved out of range nicely.
Lawson's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaFontier under the eye.
Charles LaFontier is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFontier walks into a jab.
LaFontier is looking to clinch but Lawson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LaFontier finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawson's head.
LaFontier lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
Lawson is rocked!
LaFontier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaFontier has closed the distance and engaged Lawson in a clinch.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaFontier lands a body shot.
Lawson prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
Lawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawson tries to throw a body punch but LaFontier avoids it by throwing Lawson back against the cage.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Charles LaFontier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LaFontier pushes Lawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFontier tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing LaFontier back against the cage.
The referee calls for Lawson to work.
Lawson trying to stall but LaFontier improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawson tries a body shot but LaFontier blocks it.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
LaFontier lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
LaFontier misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Lawson.
LaFontier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier has Lawson pushed against the cage.
Lawson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaFontier blocking some punches.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFontier working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFontier is rocked!
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh LaFontier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaFontier misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFontier circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lawson. LaFontier falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kerry Lawson!
A victorious Kerry Lawson 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 Raphael Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Mansurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansurov has chosen Kreator - Impossible Brutality as his entrance music. Mihail Mansurov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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174 lbs
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195 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Mansurov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero avoids the head kick by Mansurov.
Nero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Mansurov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mansurov isn't going anywhere.
Nero trying to control the position but Mansurov is working away.
Nero in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mansurov dodges the ground and pound from Nero.
You can see the frustration on Mansurov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mansurov defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mansurov struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Nero.
Nero in the domination position with Mansurov hanging on.
Mansurov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nero cracks Mansurov with a big elbow.
Mansurov is looking to regain half guard here but Nero keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero trying to control the action but Mansurov is working from the bottom.
Mansurov is trying to control Nero's posture but Nero avoids it.
Nero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mansurov tries to buck Nero off but Nero is having none of it.
Nero throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mansurov is not content to let Nero control the position.
Nero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nero controlling the action here.
Nero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mansurov is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nero in particular looking to stall.
Nero throwing shots but Mansurov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nero.
Mansurov tries to roll over but Nero keeps him under control.
Nero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mansurov is trying is best to control the position here.
Nero 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.
Mansurov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mansurov is trying to stand back up but Nero is controlling him
Nero is taking a breather. Mansurov 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nero seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mansurov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raphael Nero!
A relieved looking Raphael Nero 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatchakorn Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feilo Meloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeerum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Thai Monk. Meloy has chosen Hypocrisy - Apocalypse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
16 - 8 - 2 |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatchakorn Yeerum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Feilo Meloy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeerum just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeerum misses with a body shot.
Tatchakorn Yeerum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeerum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yeerum misses with a wild body shot.
Meloy lands a jab to the head.
Yeerum 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.
Yeerum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meloy.
Yeerum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeerum just misses with a punch to the body.
Meloy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yeerum misses with a lunging right hand
and Meloy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeerum looks to land a right hand but Meloy moved out of range.
Meloy throws a sloppy head kick and Yeerum moves out of range easily.
Meloy walks into a jab.
Meloy is rocked!
Yeerum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meloy is still on wobbly legs! Can Yeerum finish him?
Meloy looks winded!
Yeerum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meloy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yeerum fakes the body blow, causing Meloy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Meloy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatchakorn Yeerum!
Tatchakorn Yeerum made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brownstone. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gabriel Zagorno was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagorno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zagorno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with the punch.
Zagorno takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Gabriel Zagorno has been cut.
Zagorno loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones scores with a one two! Zagorno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zagorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zagorno thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones throws a jab when Zagorno was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Zagorno there.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Zagorno connects with a body shot.
Zagorno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zagorno. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a few strikes there.
Jones gets a clinch.
Zagorno blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zagorno tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zagorno manages to break the clinch.
Zagorno lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Zagorno is out of range.
Jones throws a combination. Zagorno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Zagorno moved out of range.
Zagorno throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zagorno tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zagorno blocks a jab.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zagorno is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zagorno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zagorno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Zagorno up and slammed him! Zagorno can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Zagorno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zagorno wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Zagorno is working away.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zagorno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jupiter Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones tries to clinch but Zagorno moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zagorno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Zagorno looking to stall.
Zagorno blocks an uppercut.
Zagorno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zagorno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zagorno defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zagorno throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Zagorno lands.
Zagorno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jupiter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zagorno.
Zagorno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zagorno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zagorno swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Zagorno lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Zagorno ducks down to avoid it.
Zagorno dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Zagorno's head and hops out.
Zagorno connects with a crisp jab.
Zagorno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zagorno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zagorno is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zagorno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is in trouble now - Zagorno has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zagorno pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gabriel Zagorno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zagorno looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zagorno goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Zagorno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zagorno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances to half guard.
Zagorno wants to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Zagorno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zagorno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones wants to control but Zagorno is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Zagorno get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Zagorno misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zagorno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zagorno.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zagorno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Zagorno from breaking the clinch.
Zagorno misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zagorno.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zagorno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zagorno ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zagorno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zagorno is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zagorno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Zagorno misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Jupiter Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones drives through and clinches with Zagorno against the cage.
Zagorno tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zagorno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zagorno working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Zagorno.
Zagorno wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Zagorno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zagorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zagorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zagorno swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Zagorno.
Zagorno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Zagorno lands a slapping body shot.
Zagorno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Zagorno throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Zagorno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones cracks Zagorno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zagorno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zagorno throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids the body shot from Zagorno.
Zagorno throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Zagorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Zagorno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes Zagorno and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zagorno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Zagorno.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Zagorno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jupiter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zagorno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zagorno just misses with a punch to the body.
Zagorno throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zagorno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Zagorno backpedaling.
A cross from Jones lands.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zagorno scores with a nice right hand.
Zagorno misses with a straight left.
Zagorno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zagorno throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Zagorno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jupiter Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno shoots in but no luck this time.
Zagorno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zagorno scrambles back to his feet.
Zagorno misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Zagorno avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws the left hand but Zagorno avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones slips a straight right by Zagorno.
Jones wants to clinch up but Zagorno keeps it at a distance.
Zagorno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zagorno throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab when Zagorno was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Zagorno walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Gabriel Zagorno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jupiter Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Where is your jujitsu now, Playboy?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yokkao Kaennorsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaennorsing kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jungle Boogie. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yokkao Kaennorsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaennorsing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Kaennorsing blocks it.
Kaennorsing connects with a body shot.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a looping left.
Kaennorsing lands a nice shot that snaps Zeynalabdinov's head back.
Zeynalabdinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Kaennorsing is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov stopping the sweep attempt from Kaennorsing.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaennorsing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeynalabdinov postures up in Kaennorsing's guard and throws a big left but Kaennorsing blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaennorsing is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaennorsing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaennorsing is keeping the position for now.
Kaennorsing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaennorsing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yokkao Kaennorsing wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeynalabdinov throws a lazy right hand but Kaennorsing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeynalabdinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kaennorsing to regain full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass the guard but Kaennorsing is keeping the position.
Zeynalabdinov pushing down on Kaennorsing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zeynalabdinov connects with a nice short shot to Kaennorsing's temple.
Zeynalabdinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeynalabdinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zeynalabdinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaennorsing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov is working away from the top position though.
Kaennorsing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaennorsing tries to roll over but Zeynalabdinov keeps him under control.
Kaennorsing wants to control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping busy.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zeynalabdinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zeynalabdinov is working for an americana but Kaennorsing has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zeynalabdinov was thinking about the submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Kaennorsing is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaennorsing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zeynalabdinov!
Kaennorsing controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
That's time! Kaennorsing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zeynalabdinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaennorsing moves away.
Zeynalabdinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but Kaennorsing avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaennorsing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeynalabdinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Kaennorsing misses.
Kaennorsing misses with a double jab
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaennorsing wants to stand but Zeynalabdinov is controlling the position.
Zeynalabdinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Zeynalabdinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaennorsing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeynalabdinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeynalabdinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov postures up in Kaennorsing's guard and throws a big left but Kaennorsing blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but missing.
Kaennorsing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaennorsing managing to control the position.
Kaennorsing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeynalabdinov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looking for a guillotine here but Kaennorsing defends easily.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Kaennorsing from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeynalabdinov has his foot on Kaennorsing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaennorsing works his way back into a safe position though.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Kaennorsing from controlling successfully.
Kaennorsing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zeynalabdinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaennorsing's waist but Kaennorsing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeynalabdinov off to one side.
Yokkao Kaennorsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaennorsing.
A jab lands there for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeynalabdinov fails with the takedown.
Zeynalabdinov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeynalabdinov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaennorsing.
Zeynalabdinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zeynalabdinov has his takedown stuffed
and Kaennorsing counters with a left to the body.
Kaennorsing looks to land a left hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range nicely.
Kaennorsing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaennorsing lands a body shot.
Zeynalabdinov is breathing heavily.
Kaennorsing scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Kaennorsing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeynalabdinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but Kaennorsing avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaennorsing lands a jab to the nose.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a double leg but Kaennorsing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaennorsing lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaennorsing sizes up Zeynalabdinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaennorsing stuffs the takedown attempt from Zeynalabdinov. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaennorsing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaennorsing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeynalabdinov manages to avoid it.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaennorsing pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zeynalabdinov back to the cage. Kaennorsing follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaennorsing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaennorsing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeynalabdinov moves away.
Kaennorsing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Yokkao Kaennorsing will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kaennorsing moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaennorsing takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaennorsing loads up on a big right hand but Zeynalabdinov slips the punch.
Kaennorsing lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zeynalabdinov at a distance.
Zeynalabdinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaennorsing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaennorsing throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Kaennorsing blocks it.
Kaennorsing tests Zeynalabdinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaennorsing is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooh!!! Kaennorsing has knocked Zeynalabdinov down with a huge combo! Kaennorsing steps away and waves a wobbly Zeynalabdinov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaennorsing cracks Zeynalabdinov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kaennorsing has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zeynalabdinov to stand back up!
Zeynalabdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaennorsing finish him?
Horrible takedown by Zeynalabdinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaennorsing which made him look bad.
Kaennorsing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaennorsing cracks Zeynalabdinov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zeynalabdinov falls to his knees and Kaennorsing doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokkao Kaennorsing!
Yokkao Kaennorsing really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dice Thunderborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dice Thunderborn 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dice Thunderborn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunderborn. Kovacks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunderborn is just out of range.
Thunderborn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovacks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thunderborn is trying to defend but Kovacks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thunderborn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovacks.
Kovacks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovacks trying to control the action but Thunderborn is working from the bottom.
Kovacks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thunderborn to regain full guard.
Thunderborn looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunderborn, not yet.
Kovacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovacks with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovacks looking to pass the guard.
Kovacks wants to control from the top but Thunderborn keeps moving.
Kovacks is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunderborn has wrist control.
Kovacks throwing strikes but missing.
Kovacks wants to pass the guard but Thunderborn is keeping the position.
Thunderborn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovacks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderborn controls Kovacks momentarily but Kovacks frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks wants to pass the guard but Thunderborn is keeping the position.
Kovacks is in close to Thunderborn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovacks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacks trying to control but Thunderborn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovacks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kovacks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderborn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovacks throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thunderborn has momentary wrist control but Kovacks slips an elbow through the middle.
Kovacks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovacks passes into half guard.
Kovacks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunderborn's head.
Thunderborn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacks working Thunderborn over with strikes.
Kovacks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks thowing shots but they're missing.
Kovacks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kovacks loads up with a big shot that hurts Thunderborn! He's pulled Kovacks in close but Kovacks has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Thunderborn survive? More strikes from Kovacks and Thunderborn is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeshi Kovacks!
Takeshi Kovacks took some time post fight to say the following; 'I will finally prove myself to be a winner!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boss of All Bosses . Henderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. American Bad Ass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea misses with a looping left.
Idea throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Idea connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idea.
The fight stays on the outside here - Idea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Idea throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idea misses with a body shot.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Idea.
Idea shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Idea fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
Idea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Henderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Idea if he has to take too many more of those.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Idea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Idea throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Idea throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idea throws a body kick that misses.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Idea is out of range.
Idea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Idea missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idea looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Idea momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Idea's head but Idea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Henderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henderson tries to sprawl but Idea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Idea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Henderson has hold of Idea's hands but Idea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Idea is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Idea is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Idea 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.
Henderson is staying active underneath Idea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control here.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Idea is controlling him well.
Idea is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Idea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idea doesn't seem phased though.
Idea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Idea misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Idea misses with a straight right.
Idea scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Idea.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Idea tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Idea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Idea.
Idea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down.
Idea cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idea wants to land a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Idea. Idea gets slowly back to his feet.
Idea with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea 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.
Idea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Idea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Idea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Idea moves into the clinch.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.
Idea looking to slow down the pace here.
Idea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Idea swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Idea is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Idea can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Idea leaning against his opponent.
Idea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idea.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Idea.
Still in the clinch, Idea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Idea lands a body shot.
Idea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Idea digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Idea controls the action.
Idea is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage 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!
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson digs a right hand into Idea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idea's gas tank.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idea.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
Idea stalling the fight.
Idea misses with a body punch.
Idea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Henderson.
Idea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idea is trying to stall.
Idea tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Idea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Idea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Idea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Idea tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson tries a low kick but Idea avoids it.
Idea takes one to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Idea's head.
Idea throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Idea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idea scores with a punch to the head.
Idea moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Idea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Idea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Idea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idea wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson dodges the ground and pound from Idea.
Idea looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Henderson is avoiding damage well.
Idea is trying to ground and pound but Henderson uses the momentary lack of control by Idea to regain half guard.
Idea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea controlling the pace.
Idea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Idea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idea.
Henderson trying to control but Idea postures up.
Idea wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Henderson wants to control but Idea is keeping busy.
Idea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg.
Idea working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Idea is controlling well.
Idea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is in trouble now - Idea has advanced to mount!
Henderson can't escape the position.
Idea is landing with some decent strikes but Henderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Idea lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea throwing strikes here but Henderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Idea landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea clearly takes 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.
Idea throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Idea misses.
Idea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Idea.
Henderson jabs Idea right on the nose. Idea blinks but takes it well.
Idea connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Idea lands a jab.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Idea slips a straight right by Henderson.
Idea cracks Henderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Idea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idea.
Idea is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idea has his back to the cage.
Idea leaning against his opponent.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idea's elbow.
Idea tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idea misses with the head strike.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Idea.
A short uppercut from Idea.
Idea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea looking to slow down the pace here.
Idea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idea taking a breather.
Idea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Idea.
Idea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Idea gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Idea lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Idea gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henderson regains guard.
Idea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson pulls Idea in close to prevent any damage.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Idea wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking cross lands there for Idea.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Idea is out of range.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Idea moves away from the strike by Henderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Idea holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Idea is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea had his way with Mike Henderson in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Idea moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Idea scores with a jab to the body.
Bad Idea is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson moves out of range as Idea strikes.
Idea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
Idea digs a good hook to Henderson's body.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Idea is predictable there
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Idea finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idea.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Idea.
Idea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Idea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Idea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Idea missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Idea fails to land with a series of punches.
Bad Idea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Mike Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Idea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea slips under a jab.
Idea is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Idea throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Idea stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Idea.
Idea misses with a head kick.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea cracks Henderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Idea connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Idea throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Idea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Idea to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Idea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mike Henderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea throws a sloppy body shot
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Idea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Idea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Idea!
Bad Idea retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bad Idea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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