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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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144 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moneybags wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Moneybags defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson not doing much here.
Moneybags wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moneybags is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moneybags tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johnson looking to finish Moneybags with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moneybags!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Moneybags to control.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moneybags can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moneybags's face.
Johnson trying to control but Moneybags is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Moneybags is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Moneybags is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Moneybags tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moneybags!
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Moneybags manages to avoid easily.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moneybags is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Moneybags is having none of it.
Moneybags seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looking to control but Moneybags is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson working Moneybags over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Moneybags is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moneybags is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Moneybags is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Johnson extends the arm and Moneybags is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Johnson!
Jack Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bookem comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Bullet Bookem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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151 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bullet Bookem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bookem throws a body punch but Tsushima moves out of range.
Tsushima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bookem can pounce on him.
Tsushima lands with a straight right. Bookem didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bookem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsushima scores with a takedown into Bookem's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bookem controls Tsushima momentarily but Tsushima frees himself.
Bookem has his hands on Tsushima's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bullet Bookem.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bookem as he jumps to the side.
Bookem misses with a series of wild punches.
Bookem swings widly with a right hand
and Tsushima counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Tsushima with that takedown attempt.
Tsushima misses with a kick to the body.
Bookem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsushima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsushima has managed to clinch.
Tsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsushima tries to work over Bookem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Tsushima lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem is looking for a takedown.
Bookem pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsushima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Tsushima on the inside.
Bookem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Bookem is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bookem.
Tsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsushima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bookem prevents it.
Bookem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bookem tightens his grip and picks Tsushima up, before dumping him to the ground. Tsushima manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsushima pulls Bookem in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Bookem throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsushima keeping moving, preventing Bookem from controlling successfully.
Bookem postures up in Tsushima's guard and throws a big left but Tsushima blocks it.
Bookem throws a big right hand that misses.
Bookem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsushima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bookem trying to control but Tsushima is working from the bottom.
Tsushima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bookem throws a head kick that misses.
Tsushima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsushima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsushima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Tsushima as Bookem shoots in.
Bookem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsushima moves away.
Bookem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsushima scores with a head kick. Bookem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsushima throws out the jab.
Bookem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsushima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsushima shoots in and bounces Bookem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima stays in close to Bookem's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bookem rushes Tsushima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsushima lands a right hand.
Tsushima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bookem misses with a punch to the body.
Bookem is trying to break free.
Bookem tries to circle away but Tsushima has him pinned against the cage.
Bookem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bookem manages to break the clinch.
Bookem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsushima. Tsushima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bookem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsushima instigates a clinch.
Bookem is trying to push Tsushima away but Tsushima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bookem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsushima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
Tsushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Bookem keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chibi Tsushima.
Tsushima throws a lazy right hand but Bookem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsushima clinches.
Tsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bookem's efforts to push away.
Tsushima misses with the head strike.
Bookem misses with a punch to the body.
Bookem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsushima taking a breather.
Bookem has had enough of the clinch but Tsushima keeps him there for the moment.
Tsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Bookem controls his hands.
Bookem tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsushima avoids the damage to the body.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Bookem walks into a jab.
Tsushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsushima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsushima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bookem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bookem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bookem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bookem moves into the clinch.
Bookem tries to break free but Tsushima pushes him back against the cage.
Tsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bookem wants a takedown but no success here.
Bookem tries to break the clinch but Tsushima is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Bookem fails to land.
Tsushima avoids a wild elbow strike from Bookem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tsushima.
A head punch on the inside from Tsushima fails to land.
Bookem blocks a body shot from Tsushima.
Chibi Tsushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Tsushima fails to land.
Tsushima has Bookem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bookem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsushima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bookem.
Bookem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bookem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsushima lands a right hand.
Bookem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookem blocks an uppercut.
Bookem throws an elbow that misses.
Bookem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsushima prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsushima with a jab.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bookem defends it nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bookem.
Bookem trying to control the position but Tsushima is working away.
Tsushima pushes Bookem away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bookem gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tsushima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bookem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tsushima wants to get back to his feet.
Tsushima is staying active underneath Bookem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima is looking to control Bookem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsushima avoid being mounted?
Bookem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsushima has hold of Bookem's hands but Bookem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsushima is trying to maintain the position but Bookem is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsushima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bookem trying to control the action but Tsushima is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsushima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsushima.
Tsushima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bookem tries to lock up and control but Tsushima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem tries to reverse the position but Tsushima maintains control.
Bookem gets back to half guard.
Tsushima is trying for a kimura here. Bookem looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tsushima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chibi Tsushima!
Our winner, Chibi Tsushima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Farewell of Slavyanka. Blokada Leningrada is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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156 lbs
31 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leningrada to the ground. Jenkins is now in Leningrada's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leningrada wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins landing with the ground and pound.
Leningrada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Leningrada can't keep his opponent in guard - Jenkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leningrada is trying to escape back to his feet but Jenkins uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jenkins misses with the ground and pound.
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
Jenkins working the ground and pound from side control.
Leningrada is rocked!
Jenkins controlling the position from side mount.
Leningrada is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins cracks Leningrada with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jenkins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leningrada is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Jenkins!
Jesse Jenkins made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerface has chosen In Flames - Like You Better Dead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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214 lbs
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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
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ima Yerface!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Coon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yerface scores with a nice right hand.
Coon shoots in looking for a takedown. Yerface tries to sprawl out of it but Coon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yerface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yerface throws a big shot that misses.
Yerface throws a lazy right hand but Coon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coon closes the distance and clinches up with Yerface, looking for a takedown. Coon pushes Yerface against the cage but Yerface circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yerface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coon tries to free his leg and advance position but Yerface is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yerface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yerface bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coon's guard.
Yerface landing with the ground and pound.
Coon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yerface manages to get himself to full guard.
Yerface trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coon postures up.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coon throws a big elbow that misses.
Coon postures up.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yerface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yerface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coon postures up and lands a big shot to Yerface's brow.
Coon being controlled here momentarily.
Coon tries to free his leg and advance position but Yerface is retaining full guard.
Yerface has control of Coon's left arm, preventing Coon from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ima Yerface hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Coon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yerface avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coon dodges the punch combination from Yerface.
Coon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yerface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yerface is trying to maintain the position but Coon is very close to passing his half guard.
Coon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yerface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coon's back!
Yerface punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yerface.
Coon trying to control the hands but Yerface breaks the grip.
Yerface trying to control.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Yerface. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Coon is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yerface avoiding Coon 's attempts to control his hands.
Yerface looking for the choke from the back.
Coon can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerface misses with an elbow to the head.
Yerface is punishing Coon with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yerface avoiding Coon 's attempts to control his hands.
Yerface seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Coon's chin but Coon turns very nicely into Yerface's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Coon.
Yerface controls Coon momentarily but Coon frees himself.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon postures up.
Coon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yerface is trying to control the position but Coon postures up.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Agamemnon Coon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coon slips under a jab from Yerface.
Yerface misses with a straight left.
Yerface moves into the clinch.
Yerface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yerface struggles to land a body shot inside as Coon controls his hands.
Coon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yerface avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yerface is pushing Coon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coon wants a takedown but no success here.
Coon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yerface is working Coon over against the cage.
Yerface missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Yerface.
Yerface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coon slips under a jab from Yerface.
Yerface throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Yerface. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yerface.
Coon misses with a takedown attempt - Yerface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yerface throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coon takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yerface. That's going to slow Coon down.
Yerface is looking to score with low kicks.
Coon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yerface quickly recovers to half guard.
Yerface trying to control from the bottom.
Yerface is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yerface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yerface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coon's back!
I really don't envy Coon right now.
Yerface looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yerface's guard. Nice work there by Coon.
Yerface trying to control the position here.
Coon tries to free his leg and advance position but Yerface is retaining full guard.
Coon throws a big elbow that misses.
Yerface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.
Coon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yerface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yerface works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon postures up in Yerface's guard and throws a big left but Yerface blocks it.
Coon postures up in Yerface's guard and throws a big left but Yerface blocks it.
Yerface is controlling Coon's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yerface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coon manages to get himself to full guard.
Yerface stands up over Coon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yerface advances to half guard.
Yerface tries to stand but can't do so whilst Coon controls his leg.
Coon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coon.
Coon keeping moving, preventing Yerface from controlling successfully.
Coon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coon is trying to keep Yerface in close.
Yerface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ima Yerface has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yerface trying to control the position from guard on top but Coon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yerface's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yerface looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Coon throws a jab but it's blocked by Yerface.
Both fighters circling a little - Yerface finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yerface throws a head kick but Coon moves out of range.
Coon shoots in but no luck this time.
Yerface cracks the inside of Coon's front leg.
Coon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yerface to the mat! Yerface manages to get full guard.
Yerface controls Coon momentarily but Coon frees himself.
Coon is pushing down on Yerface's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yerface is fighting to maintain full guard but Coon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yerface wants to get back to full guard.
Yerface is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coon thows a huge punch but Yerface dodges it nicely.
Yerface is looking to control Coon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yerface avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yerface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yerface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coon lands with a punch from half guard.
Coon thows a huge punch but Yerface dodges it nicely.
Yerface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yerface trying to control from the bottom.
Yerface is not content to let Coon control the position.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coon prevents Yerface from improving his position.
Coon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yerface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coon.
Coon wants to take a breather but Yerface is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yerface's head.
Yerface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coon.
Yerface regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yerface wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yerface tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yerface bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coon's guard.
Coon trying to keep a closed guard but Yerface is proving a slippery customer.
Coon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerface tries to free his leg and advance position but Coon is retaining full guard.
Coon trying to control the position here.
Coon controls Yerface momentarily but Yerface frees himself.
Yerface throws a big elbow that misses.
Coon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yerface!
Yerface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yerface is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coon looking to ground and pound but Yerface is blocking nicely.
Yerface controls the position.
BOOM! Coon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yerface can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yerface can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon landing punches.
Yerface avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coon.
Yerface tries to lock up and control but Coon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agamemnon Coon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton has chosen Hail Mary by Tupac as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
172 lbs
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179 lbs
29 - 22 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pembelton is just out of range.
Pembelton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hollywood thuds his right hand into Pembelton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pembelton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Pembelton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pembelton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pembelton swings widly with a right hand
and Hollywood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pembelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Pembelton.
Pembelton thuds his right hand into Hollywood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pembelton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hollywood on his heels. He'll look to pass Hollywood's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Pembelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pembelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton postures up.
Pembelton stays in close to Hollywood's body and controls the position.
Hollywood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollywood tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pembelton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pembelton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pembelton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pembelton shoots for a takedown but Hollywood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollywood connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Pembelton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hollywood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pembelton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pembelton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pembelton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollywood at a distance.
Hollywood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pembelton counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pembelton misses with a jab to the body
and Hollywood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollywood connects with a body shot.
Hollywood cracks the inside of Pembelton's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pembelton. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pembelton moves out of range of the strikes.
Pembelton misses with a body shot
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollywood is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hollywood as Pembelton shoots in.
Hollywood slips a jab from Pembelton.
Pembelton shoots in but Hollywood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pembelton is just out of range.
Pembelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pembelton manages to avoid it.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pembelton is just out of range.
Hollywood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pembelton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollywood.
Pembelton scores with a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Pembelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollywood is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton stands and throws Hollywood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pembelton throws a strike aimed at the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood avoids it well.
Pembelton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pembelton in side control, throwing shots but Hollywood defends.
Pembelton working the ground and pound.
Pembelton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hollywood is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollywood tries to improve position but can't.
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 James Hollywood will probably get the nod.
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.
Pembelton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollywood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pembelton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hollywood.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pembelton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pembelton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hollywood wants to improve his position but Pembelton is controlling well.
Pembelton wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is defending well.
Hollywood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pembelton on the ground.
Pembelton is stalling here. Hollywood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pembelton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hollywood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pembelton is trying to control Hollywood's posture but Hollywood avoids it.
Hollywood throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pembelton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pembelton looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hollywood pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pembelton tries to lock up and control but Hollywood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hollywood misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hollywood punching from mount but Pembelton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pembelton is trying desperately to improve position.
Pembelton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pembelton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pembelton is squirming around, avoiding Hollywood's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood avoids the attempt from Pembelton to control.
Hollywood controlling from mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pembelton is defended easily by Hollywood.
Pembelton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pembelton shoots for a takedown but Hollywood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pembelton checks a leg kick.
Hollywood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hollywood sprawls well. Hollywood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pembelton gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollywood throws a low kick but Pembelton moves out of range easily.
James Hollywood is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollywood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hollywood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hollywood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Pembelton misses
and Hollywood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Hollywood coming out on top.
James Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pembelton has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pembelton.
Pembelton slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Pembelton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollywood defends it nicely.
James Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Hollywood throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pembelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollywood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pembelton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hollywood swings for the body but Pembelton moves out of range.
Hollywood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pembelton.
A big left from Pembelton misses.
Hollywood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pembelton.
A good leg kick by Hollywood.
Pembelton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollywood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pembelton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pembelton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hollywood clobbers Pembelton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pembelton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollywood.
Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pembelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Pembelton.
A good leg kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood digs a good body shot into Pembelton's ribs.
Pembelton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollywood.
Pembelton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollywood lunges at Pembelton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pembelton's hand.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollywood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollywood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pembelton checks it well.
Pembelton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollywood lands with a good body shot.
Pembelton misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollywood.
Hollywood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Hollywood finds it's way through Pembelton's defenses.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pembelton is rocked!
Hollywood cracks Pembelton with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pembelton falls to his knees and Hollywood 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 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hollywood!
A victorious James Hollywood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwalle comes to the cage accompanied by Max Payne theme. Joeli Babitu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oliver Schwalle's chin.
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26
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
14 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Schwalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schwalle.
Schwalle tries to bum rush Babitu with a series of wild strikes but Babitu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwalle throws a right hand that Babitu ducks under and follows up with a left that Babitu also avoids with ease.
Babitu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schwalle.
Schwalle throws a right and a left that Babitu avoids nicely.
Schwalle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babitu circles away quickly and effectively.
Babitu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schwalle if he has to take too many more of those.
Schwalle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwalle moves in looking to clinch but Babitu pushes him off.
Schwalle cracks Babitu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Babitu throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Babitu.
Schwalle sizes up Babitu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Schwalle does no damage.
Schwalle misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Babitu.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu throws a head kick but Schwalle moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle is looking to clinch.
Babitu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Schwalle.
Schwalle lands a left and a right that sends Babitu crashing to the canvas! Schwalle dives into mount looking to finish!
Babitu is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Babitu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Babitu is still in real trouble! Can Schwalle finish him?
Schwalle unloading with bombs!
Schwalle throws some wild stikes that Babitu manages to avoid easily.
Schwalle thowing shots but they're missing.
Schwalle scoring with strikes but Babitu is staying in there.
Schwalle drops a big elbow. That's hurt Babitu! More shots from Schwalle and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Schwalle!
After the fight, Oliver Schwalle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes into the arena with Pendulum - Witchcraft blaring out of the sound system. Kid has chosen lukenback texas as his entrance music. Tito Hopkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Captain Kid's chin.
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180 lbs
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain Kid!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Kid lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Kid takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tito Hopkins has been cut.
Tito Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Kid avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a nice body kick.
Kid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kid's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kid defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Kid's head but Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tito Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins cracks Kid with a good jab.
Kid scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kid counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Kid to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Kid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Kid moved away.
Hopkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kid takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kid backs up against the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Kid misses
and Hopkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Kid moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kid throws a leg kick that misses.
Kid thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Kid was not able to check.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Kid checks it.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Kid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Kid counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Kid takes one on the button.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
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!
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Kid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kid counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins works Kid's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Kid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Kid.
Kid slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Kid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Hopkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kid avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hopkins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Kid's body. Kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kid misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Kid.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Kid's leg. Kid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid misses with a looping left.
Kid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Kid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Kid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Kid's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
Kid misses the jab.
Kid tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kid's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins works Kid's body with a nice hook.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
Kid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins jabs Kid right on the nose. Kid blinks but takes it well.
Kid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Kid persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins jabs at Kid's body.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kid doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tito Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain Kid.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Kid with an uppercut!
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Kid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins thumps Kid with a low kick.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Kid's leg. Kid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins cracks Kid with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Kid down.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kid.
Hopkins tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Kid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kid down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopkins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hopkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tito Hopkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kid. That did some damage!
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Kid off balance momentarily.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kid is rocked!
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kid.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid is trying to push Hopkins away but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins wants to stall.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Kid tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Kid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Captain Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid misses with a body punch.
Kid trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kid into the cage.
Kid lands a left hand.
Kid is looking to control Hopkins's arms but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kid has his back to the cage.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kid digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kid avoids it.
Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a knee to the head.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kid.
Kid slows down the pace here.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Kid just leaning against Hopkins, taking a breather.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tito Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kid's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Hopkins!
Tito Hopkins took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm on one last run before the Bahamas.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Leads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster has chosen Livin' On The Edge as his entrance music. Donald Leads could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Webster's chin.
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Leads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster delivers a nice body kick.
Leads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Webster manages to avoid it.
Webster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leads was well out of range. Poor timing from Webster.
Webster misses with a hook.
Webster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Leads blocks the low kick.
Leads thuds a left hand into Webster's body.
Webster throws a leg kick but Leads moved away.
Webster throws a head kick that misses.
Webster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leads.
Webster takes a swing at Leads's ribcage but misses.
Leads throws a solid leg kick but Webster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leads.
A jab from Leads finds it's way through Webster's defenses.
Leads throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leads looks to score with a jab to the body but Webster is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Webster. That snapped Leads's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leads. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leads does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Leads moves out of range easily.
Webster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leads scores with a hook to the body. Webster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Webster looks to land a right hand but Leads moved out of range.
Leads moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Leads.
Leads avoids the head kick by Webster.
Sloppy strikes from Leads. Those never looked like landing.
Leads fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Webster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Webster throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leads checks a leg kick.
Webster throws a jab when Leads was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leads misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leads avoids a kick to the body.
Webster is looking to chop away at Leads's legs.
Webster misses with an uppercut.
Webster lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leads stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Webster.
Leads avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Webster motions for Leads to come forward. Webster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Webster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leads doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Webster blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Webster.
Webster looks to land a right hand but Leads moved out of range.
Leads with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a head kick but Leads moves out of range.
Leads is looking to chop away at Webster's legs.
Chris Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leads slips a jab from Webster.
Webster lands a nice looking body kick.
Webster feints and then cracks Leads's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leads down.
Leads thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Leads 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Webster.
Good work by Leads as he checks the leg kick.
Webster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webster misses with a low kick.
Webster misses with a low kick.
Webster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leads.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Leads. Those never looked like landing.
Webster wants to slow Leads down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leads.
A swing and a miss from Webster.
Leads looks to score with a jab to the body but Webster is just out of range.
Leads swings for the body but Webster moves out of range.
Webster slips under a jab.
Leads throws a jab when Webster was well out of range.
Webster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leads moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leads looks to land a left hand but Webster moved out of range nicely.
Webster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leads takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Webster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab from Webster.
Webster throws a low kick, looking for Leads's leg but Leads calmly moves out of range.
Webster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Webster tries to score with a low kick but Leads moves his leg out of the way.
Webster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Webster throws a push kick but Leads slaps the foot to one side.
Webster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Webster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leads has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leads swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Webster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leads's knee momentarily.
Webster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leads motions for Webster to come forward. Leads throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Webster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leads takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leads is looking to wear down Webster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Webster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Webster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leads misses with a wild body shot.
Leads swings for the body but Webster moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leads. That's going to slow Webster down.
Leads just misses with a punch to the body.
Webster throws a wild body kick that Leads sees coming a mile off.
Leads lands a nice looking body shot.
Webster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Webster's corner calls for a 1-2. Webster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Webster misses with a straight right.
Webster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leads looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Leads.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leads fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Webster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webster moves away.
Leads throws a low kick but Webster avoids it.
Leads closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leads lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Leads throws the left hand but Webster avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leads. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leads swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leads misses with a double jab.
Webster thuds his shin into the meat of Leads's side.
Webster dips to his left and cracks Leads with an uppercut!
Webster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leads will feel that in the morning.
Webster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster connects with a high kick.
Leads throws a nice looking combination but Webster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donald Leads is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Leads moves out of range as Webster throws a body kick.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leads tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Webster thuds his shin into the meat of Leads's side.
Leads misses with a wild combination.
Webster throws a head kick that misses
and Leads counters with a left to the body.
Webster lands with a hook. Leads tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leads throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leads sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leads tried to score with a low kick but Webster checks it.
Nice body kick there by Webster.
Leads checks a leg kick nicely.
Webster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leads to score with a decent uppercut.
Webster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leads misses with a hook to the body
and Webster finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Webster.
Webster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leads throws a shot from downtown. Webster moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Webster is predictable there
and Leads counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leads will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leads is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Webster slips a jab from Leads.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leads tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Leads misses with a series of wild punches.
Webster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Leads tenderised Webster's leg. Webster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leads moves out of range of the strikes.
Leads lands a slapping body shot.
Leads walks forward, straight into a front kick from Webster.
Webster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Webster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leads digs a good hook to Webster's body.
Webster throws a push kick but Leads slaps the foot to one side.
Webster throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster tests Leads's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Leads, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leads throws a predictable looking body shot
and Webster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leads checks a low kick from Webster.
Leads walks into a jab.
Leads is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leads misses with a low kick.
Webster misses with a wild body shot.
Leads moves out of range of the leg kick from Webster.
Leads throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leads darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Webster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leads.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leads throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Webster throws the left hand but Leads avoids the punch easily.
Webster takes one to the side of the head.
Webster lands with a kick to the temple. Leads shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leads takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chris Webster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webster misses with an uppercut.
Leads is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webster.
Webster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leads is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leads. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Webster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leads takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leads throws a looping overhand right but Webster ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Webster scores with the left hand. Leads knows he should have avoided that one.
Webster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Leads, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webster moves away.
Webster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Webster ducks under a wild hook from Leads.
Webster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Webster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Webster throws a body kick that misses.
Leads throws a body punch but Webster moves out of range.
Webster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Webster looks to score with a jab to the body but Leads is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leads. That did some damage!
Donald Leads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leads misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Webster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leads.
Chris Webster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Webster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Webster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Webster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Webster lands a head kick. Leads smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leads's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Leads circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Webster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Webster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Webster!
A victorious Chris Webster 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pukki comes to the cage accompanied by Trololo. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
34 - 13 - 0 |
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29
148 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki misses with a wild combination.
Pukki just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pukki defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pukki as Bishop shoots in.
Pukki just misses with a punch to the body.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pukki is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Pukki circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pukki doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pukki's sensitive parts.
Kevin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Pukki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pukki is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pukki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pukki misses with an uppercut.
Pukki scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki misses with a straight right.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Pukki which made him look bad.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Bishop.
Nice body punch from Pukki.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Pukki lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
Pukki misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pukki misses the body punch
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pukki moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Bishop jabs at Pukki's body.
Bishop wants to slow Pukki down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pukki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bishop wants to control but Pukki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bishop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pukki trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Pukki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pukki shoots in and gets a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Pukki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pukki postures up.
Pukki looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pukki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop pulls Pukki in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Raimo Pukki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Pukki scores with a body shot.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pukki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pukki doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pukki loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Pukki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense.
Pukki moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Pukki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pukki staying out of range there.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pukki.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Bishop.
Pukki slips under a jab from Bishop.
Pukki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop clobbers Pukki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Pukki ducks down to avoid it.
Pukki slips a jab from Bishop.
Pukki walks into a stiff left hand from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Pukki misses with a looping right.
Pukki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki misses the jab.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Raimo Pukki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Pukki. That snapped Bishop's head back.
Pukki throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Pukki walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pukki wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Pukki is just out of range.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Pukki scores with a jab.
Pukki misses with a hook.
Pukki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pukki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control the position.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Pukki controlling him for the moment.
Raimo Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raimo Pukki.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Pukki's ribs.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Pukki moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Pukki throws a shot to the body.
Pukki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pukki moves away.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Pukki ducks down to avoid it.
Pukki misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with an inside leg kick.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Pukki slips a jab from Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pukki as he avoids it easily.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Pukki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Pukki throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Pukki counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raimo Pukki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pukki, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki!
Raimo Pukki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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