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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Le Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Santucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Le Bleu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Le Bleu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Le Bleu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Santucho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bleu moves in looking to clinch but Santucho pushes him off.
Le Bleu wants to clinch but Santucho slips to the side
and Santucho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santucho throws a sloppy strike and Le Bleu has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Santucho is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Le Bleu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Le Bleu!
James Le Bleu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crowe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Dead Brothers - Old Pine Box. Jalovaara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Die for Metal. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harley Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara motions for Crowe to come forward. Jalovaara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalovaara defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jalovaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Jalovaara 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.
Crowe misses with an uppercut. Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Good work by Crowe as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jalovaara.
Crowe jabs Jalovaara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowe trying to advance position but Jalovaara counters by regaining guard.
Jalovaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Jalovaara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara has an active guard here but Crowe has managed to pass into half guard.
Crowe wants to pass to mount but Jalovaara is defending the position.
Jalovaara wants to control the action here but instead Crowe manages to pass to full mount!
Jalovaara wants to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
Crowe looking to control but Jalovaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crowe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jalovaara is squirming around, avoiding Crowe's attempts to control the action.
Jalovaara regains half guard.
Jalovaara is doing well to control the position and prevent Crowe from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking to stall here but Jalovaara recovers full guard.
Crowe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalovaara has his foot on Crowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jalovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crowe slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking for a kimura but Jalovaara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowe to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalovaara is trying to control but can't.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Jalovaara is defending well.
Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jalovaara keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jalovaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position but Crowe postures up.
Jalovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jalovaara keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
Jalovaara keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jalovaara is retaining full guard.
Crowe is pushing down on Jalovaara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jalovaara is fighting to maintain full guard but Crowe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crowe prevents Jalovaara from improving his position.
Crowe is working for a submission of some sort.
Jalovaara is looking for a sweep. Crowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crowe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jalovaara!
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!
Crowe wants to take Jalovaara's back here but Jalovaara is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalovaara working to try and regain half guard.
Jalovaara is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Crowe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crowe lands a really nice looking cross but Jalovaara seems unphased.
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but Jalovaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jalovaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Jalovaara looks to throw the jab but Crowe is out of range.
Crowe throws a looping overhand right but Jalovaara ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jalovaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crowe doesn't seem phased though.
Jalovaara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jalovaara throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
A big left from Crowe misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crowe.
Crowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalovaara closes the distance and pushes Crowe back into the cage.
Crowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara misses with a low kick.
Crowe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crowe misses with an uppercut. Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Jalovaara misses the jab.
Jalovaara throws a sloppy body shot
and Crowe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jalovaara won't be happy with that.
Jalovaara is looking to regain half guard here but Crowe keeps moving and retains side control.
Harley Crowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalovaara tries to control but Crowe manages to take his back.
Jalovaara showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crowe is persistently looking for the submission but Jalovaara is defending it well.
Crowe tightening his grip on Jalovaara, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara tries to break free.
Crowe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Crowe wants to control but Jalovaara is keeping busy.
Crowe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jalovaara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Crowe.
Jalovaara tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is trying to stick to Jalovaara's back but Jalovaara is turning into Crowe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crowe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
Jalovaara trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Jalovaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jalovaara has managed to get both his arms back between Crowe's legs - danger averted.
Crowe wants to hit a switch here but Jalovaara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crowe there!
Jalovaara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crowe turns into him and now he's in Jalovaara's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jalovaara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jalovaara controlling Crowe's posture.
Jalovaara working a defensive guard here.
Jalovaara looking for a guillotine here but Crowe defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalovaara keeping full guard, as Crowe tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Crowe dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jalovaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jalovaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Jalovaara throws a hook to the side of Crowe's head but Crowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jalovaara closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalovaara tried to score with a low kick but Crowe checks it.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but Crowe avoids it.
Jalovaara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crunch! Crowe slams his shin into Jalovaara's torso.
Jalovaara throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Jalovaara throws a low kick, looking for Crowe's leg but Crowe calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Crowe.
Crowe checks a low kick from Jalovaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalovaara. Jalovaara obviously looking to wear him down.
Jalovaara misses the jab.
Crowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
Crowe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jalovaara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crowes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalovaara misses with a head kick.
Crowe throws out a leg kick but Jalovaara moves out of range and Crowe only half commits.
Crowe shoots in for a double leg but Jalovaara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jalovaara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jalovaara.
Jaska Jalovaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jalovaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jalovaara does no damage.
Jalovaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Crowe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Jalovaara feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalovaara connects with a body shot.
Jalovaara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalovaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut.
Crowe with a poor takedown
and Jalovaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaska Jalovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalovaara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crowe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jalovaara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crowe somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jalovaara misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Crowe. Those never looked like landing.
Jalovaara throws a poor cross that misses
and Crowe counters with a single leg into guard. Jalovaara didn't expect that.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jalovaara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jalovaara working a defensive guard here.
Jalovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe controlling the pace.
Jalovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowe pulls his head out easily.
Harley Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jalovaara tries to get to full guard but Crowe has control of the leg.
Crowe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jalovaara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jalovaara is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalovaara tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jalovaara has hold of Crowe's hands but Crowe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaska Jalovaara.
I think Crowe 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Crowe!
A very excited looking Harley Crowe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Hetfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews connects with a solid leg kick.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Hetfield, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Hetfield against the cage but Hetfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews tries to clinch up
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hetfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Hetfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetfield tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Hetfield misses its intended target.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Hetfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hetfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Hetfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Hetfield, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Hetfield against the cage but Hetfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Hetfield catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
James Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews throws a head kick but Hetfield moves out of range.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Hetfield's head.
Matthews cracks the inside of Hetfield's front leg.
Matthews pushes Hetfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Matthews throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hetfield.
Hetfield is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews has Hetfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hetfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Hetfield breaks the clinch.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Matthews misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hetfield is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Hetfield, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Hetfield against the cage but Hetfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hetfield leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Hetfield sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews has a takedown stuffed.
Hetfield misses with the combination.
Hetfield throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Hetfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
Hetfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
Theo Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Hetfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Hetfield circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Matthews dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Hetfield.
Matthews drives through and clinches with Hetfield against the cage.
Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hetfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hetfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.
Hetfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews tightens his grip and picks Hetfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Hetfield manages to land in guard.
Hetfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Hetfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews is working Hetfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hetfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews landing with the ground and pound.
Matthews has gone for a leg lock! Hetfield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matthews's guard.
Hetfield wants to stand but Matthews has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hetfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Hetfield defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to stand but Matthews has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hetfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hetfield wanted to stand there but Matthews had control of the position.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield wants to stand but Matthews is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hetfield has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews is looking for a triangle but Hetfield pushes his legs off easily.
Hetfield trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Hetfield tries to stand but Matthews is controlling from the bottom.
Hetfield wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Hetfield stands up from Matthews's guard - Hetfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hetfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Theo Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hetfield.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hetfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Matthews dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hetfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Matthews throws a head kick but Hetfield moves out of range.
Matthews bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Hetfield sprawls well.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Hetfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Matthews misses with a hook. Hetfield ducked under it nicely.
Matthews throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matthews is in Hetfield's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews won't allow Hetfield to sweep him here.
Hetfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hetfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hetfield, not yet.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hetfield wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetfield keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews passes Hetfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matthews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slips a nice elbow through Hetfield's hands, connecting with Hetfield's forehead.
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Hetfield is trying to control but can't.
Hetfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hetfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hetfield keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hetfield defending well though.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hetfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hetfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hetfield has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Hetfield throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
Matthews scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hetfield is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews lands strikes from half guard.
Hetfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Hetfield flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hetfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Matthews winds up and cracks Hetfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hetfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hetfield is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Matthews!
Our winner, Theo Matthews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Bellamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tennant throws a poor cross that misses
and Bellamy counters with a straight right hand.
Bellamy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bellamy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tennant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tennant avoids the head kick by Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tennant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellamy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tennant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellamy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Imperium MMA Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(15 Coach)$850 in the buildup to the fight.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Tennant moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bellamy.
David Tennant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellamy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tennant.
Tennant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bellamy counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bellamy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tennant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bellamy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bellamy tries to clinch up
and Tennant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tennant lands a jab to the nose.
Bellamy wants to clinch up but Tennant keeps it at a distance.
Tennant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tennant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tennant misses with a combination
and Bellamy counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bellamy avoids the body shot from Tennant.
Bellamy tries to clinch there but Tennant circles away.
Bellamy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tennant clobbers Bellamy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tennant lunges at Bellamy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellamy's hand.
Bellamy is looking to clinch.
Bellamy closes the distance but Tennant moves to the side
and Tennant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tennant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Tennant is having none of it.
Bellamy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tennant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tennant looks to land a combination but Bellamy avoids it well.
Tennant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tennant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Tennant does no damage.
Bellamy tries to clinch up.
Bellamy looks to clinch
and Tennant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tennant takes a swing at Bellamy's ribcage but misses.
Tennant dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
Bellamy avoids the body shot from Tennant.
Bellamy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellamy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tennant.
Bellamy has closed the distance and engaged Tennant in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tennant.
Tennant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tennant takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like David Tennant has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellamy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
Tennant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellamy tries to land a knee to the head but Tennant blocks with his arms.
Tennant wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellamy won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tennant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tennant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bellamy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bellamy.
Tennant working hard to break the clinch.
Tennant pushes Bellamy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tennant blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tennant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tennant's cut.
That's time! Bellamy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tennant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samuel Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tennant takes a swing at Bellamy's ribcage but misses.
Bellamy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tennant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellamy doesn't manage to clinch there - Tennant circles away.
Bellamy slips a straight right by Tennant.
Bellamy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tennant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tennant throws the left hand but Bellamy avoids the punch easily.
Tennant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tennant scores with a jab to the body.
Tennant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellamy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tennant.
Bellamy throws a head kick but Tennant moves out of range.
Bellamy tries to clinch
and Tennant counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellamy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bellamy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tennant.
Tennant misses with a body shot.
Tennant lands a slapping body shot.
Bellamy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tennant misses with a shot to the body
and Bellamy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David Tennant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tennant throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tennant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellamy.
Tennant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bellamy counters with a head kick. That will keep Tennant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennant digs a good body shot into Bellamy's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant misses with the combination.
Tennant is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bellamy moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Bellamy!
Samuel Bellamy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebasti Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alvarez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks. Gunn has chosen Don't Shoot Shotgun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommie Gunn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Gunn takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunn tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Gunn connects with a jab.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
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!
Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
Gunn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Gunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Gunn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Gunn.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunn lands with a left to the head.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Gunn as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Gunn's knee but Gunn avoids it well.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Gunn fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tommie Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunn throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunn throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunn.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunn feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Gunn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alvarez's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sebasti Alvarez just wasn't active enough.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
That kick from Gunn tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn Throws a clean left jab. Gunn Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Alvarez's chin! Alvarez crumbles to the ground and Gunn follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gunn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommie Gunn!
Tommie Gunn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Indechops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indechops has chosen Pinch Me as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Loiseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Indechops!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indechops fails to land the takedown.
Indechops will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Indechops takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loiseau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Loiseau lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loiseau is looking to clinch but Indechops is avoiding it.
Loiseau clinches.
Loiseau missing with knees to the body.
Indechops has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loiseau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry Loiseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Indechops.
Loiseau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Indechops blocks the elbow strike.
Indechops has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loiseau after a bit of a struggle.
Loiseau throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loiseau misses with an elbow strike.
Indechops wants to take the fight to the mat but Loiseau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loiseau scores with a knee to the head.
Indechops blocks the elbow strike.
Loiseau working Indechops over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiseau throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Indechops takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loiseau gets underhooks to prevent Indechops's takedown attempt.
Indechops is working for takedown but Loiseau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loiseau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Indechops tries for a takedown. No joy.
Loiseau just leaning against Indechops, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loiseau throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Indechops takes an elbow to the temple.
Indechops goes for a takedown attempt but Loiseau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice cross by Loiseau.
Loiseau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Indechops manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau swinging wildly here.
Indechops cracks Loiseau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Indechops steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loiseau.
Loiseau moves into range and clinches up with Indechops.
Indechops looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loiseau connects with a knee to the head.
Indechops goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loiseau prevents it.
Indechops wants a takedown.
Loiseau gets underhooks to prevent Indechops's takedown attempt.
Loiseau lands a knee to the head.
Loiseau pushes off an throws an elbow but Indechops leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Indechops dodges an elbow strike from Loiseau.
Indechops changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loiseau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Indechops moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indechops looks to score with a jab to the body but Loiseau is just out of range.
Loiseau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loiseau wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loiseau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry Loiseau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loiseau tries to clinch up.
Indechops gets tackled into the cage by Loiseau. Loiseau maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loiseau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Indechops's brow.
Indechops is looking for a takedown.
Indechops takes a knee to the side of the body.
Indechops takes an elbow to the temple.
Indechops is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loiseau is defending well.
Loiseau misses with an elbow strike.
Loiseau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loiseau lands a damaging elbow.
Indechops is rocked!
It looks like Buster Indechops has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indechops dodges an elbow strike from Loiseau.
Indechops is still on wobbly legs! Can Loiseau finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loiseau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Indechops's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loiseau lands an elbow that stopped Indechops in his tracks for a moment.
Indechops is working for takedown but Loiseau is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loiseau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Indechops's brow.
Loiseau lands a knee to the body.
Indechops looks winded!
Loiseau lands an elbow just above Indechops 's eye.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Loiseau.
Loiseau throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Indechops avoids a wild elbow strike from Loiseau.
Indechops takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loiseau pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Indechops! Loiseau unloads with more strikes and Indechops sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Loiseau!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Loiseau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buddi Zoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunder Struck - ACDC. Umberto Sotto Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buddi Zoom's chin.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddi Zoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sotto Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Zoom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick by Zoom misses
and Sotto Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zoom throws a sloppy head kick and Sotto Jr moves out of range easily.
Zoom lands a left and a right that send Sotto Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Zoom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Umberto Sotto Jr has been cut.
Sotto Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
Zoom throws a head kick that misses.
Buddi Zoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotto Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zoom. Zoom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Sotto Jr - just one landing.
Zoom throws a sloppy head kick
and Sotto Jr counters with a good low kick that Zoom was not able to check.
Sotto Jr lands the left hand.
Zoom is rocked!
Sotto Jr Throws a clean left jab. Sotto Jr Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Zoom's chin! Zoom crumbles to the ground and Sotto Jr follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Sotto Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Umberto Sotto Jr!
An out of breath Umberto Sotto Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Basra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
Basra lunges at Jacobs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacobs's hand.
Basra jabs Jacobs right on the nose. Jacobs blinks but takes it well.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Basra.
Basra lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Basra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ali Basra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomer Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Basra counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jacobs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Basra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Basra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Basra manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Basra's guard.
Basra keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs trying to control but Basra is working from the bottom.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Basra is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basra is pulling down on Jacobs's head to control his posture.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basra is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Basra keeps moving.
Basra keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Basra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gomer Jacobs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Basra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Basra sprawls well.
Gomer Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Basra to counter with a crisp jab.
Basra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Basra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Basra sprawls well. Basra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Basra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Basra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs goes for a double leg but Basra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Basra continues to drive forward.
Basra is leaning against Jacobs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Basra works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Basra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Basra.
Basra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Basra digs a right hand underneath Jacobs's ribcage. Jacobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Basra.
Basra lands an uppercut.
Basra lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Basra.
Basra lands with a light punch inside.
Jacobs is rocked!
Basra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Basra finish him?
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Basra holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacobs drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Basra prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Basra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Basra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Basra wants it to stay on the feet.
Basra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Basra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basra tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basra to the ground. Basra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ali Basra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomer Jacobs.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Basra defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Basra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Basra lands a shoulder strike.
Basra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Basra scores with a shoulder strike.
Basra unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jacobs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Basra is unloading with more strikes now! Jacobs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Basra!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach comes to the cage accompanied by The Simpsons Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice Jr looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice Jr.
Roach avoids the body shot from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice Jr with a jab.
Slice Jr moves into the clinch.
Slice Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Slice Jr is pushing Roach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Roach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slice Jr lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Roach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach lands a right hand.
Roach is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slice Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roach to the mat. Roach regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slice Jr defends well.
Slice Jr is working Roach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slice Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that Slice Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roach is adopting a defensive guard.
Slice Jr won't allow Roach to sweep him here.
Slice Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roach's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Slice Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roach has Slice Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Slice Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Roach has wrist control.
Roach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slice Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slice Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Roach trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice Jr throws a strike but Roach rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slice Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slice Jr trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slice Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roach wants to control from the top but Slice Jr keeps moving.
Roach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bartholomew Roach wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Roach scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Roach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice Jr avoids the head kick by Roach.
Slice Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice Jr thows a leg kick but Roach checks it
and Roach counters with a nice leg kick.
Roach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slice Jr on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roach misses with a looping left.
Roach sizes up Slice Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slice Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice Jr scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slice Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roach.
Slice Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roach moves out of range of the body kick.
Slice Jr throws a solid leg kick but Roach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slice Jr.
Slice Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slice Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Roach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartholomew Roach is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Roach.
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!
Roach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slice Jr is out of range and Roach settles back down.
Slice Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Roach throws a series of punches but Slice Jr moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice Jr.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roach lands a jab to the head.
Slice Jr throws a hook to the side of Roach's head but Roach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice Jr scores with a hook.
Slice Jr checks the leg kick.
Slice Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage!
We've been told by Roach's head coaches at *Nelson Fight Camp* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slice Jr wants to clinch up but Roach keeps it at a distance.
Roach throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Roach. Those never looked like landing.
Slice Jr gets a double leg takedown into Roach's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Roach keeping moving, preventing Slice Jr from controlling successfully.
Kimbo Slice Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice Jr throwing strikes from guard but Roach blocks nicely.
Slice Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Slice Jr stands up over Roach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slice Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slice Jr wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Slice Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slice Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice Jr wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Slice Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roach wants to control the position but Slice Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Roach preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach wants to control but Slice Jr is keeping busy.
Slice Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Roach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slice Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roach is trying to get back to full guard.
Slice Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slice Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slice Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slice Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slice Jr thows a huge punch but Roach dodges it nicely.
Slice Jr prevents Roach from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Slice Jr slips a straight right by Roach.
Slice Jr misses with a low kick.
Slice Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slice Jr has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice Jr lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Slice Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slice Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Slice Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Slice Jr.
Slice Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice Jr blocks a body shot from Roach.
Slice Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slice Jr jumps guard.
Roach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slice Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slice Jr keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully.
Slice Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roach is controlling him.
Slice Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roach would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roach stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A cross from Roach lands.
Roach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roach's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice Jr tries to score with a low kick but Roach moves his leg out of the way.
Slice Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Roach throws an overhand right that lands on Slice Jr's shoulder, as Slice Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Roach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slice Jr misses with a left hand
and Roach counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roach is looking to score with low kicks.
Roach thuds his shin into the meat of Slice Jr's side.
Slice Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Roach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roach lands with a short shot to the head.
Slice Jr pushes Roach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slice Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roach is defending well for now.
Roach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Slice Jr.
Slice Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roach avoids it.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice Jr has Roach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slice Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow.
Roach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartholomew Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Roach counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slice Jr's knee momentarily.
Roach throws a shot to the body.
Kimbo Slice Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Roach misses
and Slice Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice Jr is just out of range.
Roach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice Jr. Roach does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimbo Slice Jr.
I've got Slice Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice Jr!
Kimbo Slice Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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