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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Angleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Mcfly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Angleus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Mcfly! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angleus is defended easily by Mcfly. Mcfly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mcfly thumps Angleus with a low kick. Mcfly lands with a slapping head kick. Mcfly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mcfly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mcfly is looking to land body kicks. Mcfly has Angleus up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mcfly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angleus swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mcfly clinches up with Angleus and pushes him back against the cage. Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Angleus tries to clinch up. Good shot there by Angleus.
That's one minute gone in the round. Angleus misses with a wild combination.
Mcfly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcfly tries to clinch up but Angleus circles away and keeps his distance. Mcfly moves into the clinch. Angleus is trying to pull guard but Mcfly has him pressed against the cage. Angleus keeps control of Mcfly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Angleus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
Mcfly keeps Angleus at a distance using the push kick. Mcfly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mcfly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mcfly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Angleus's head. Angleus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mcfly can pounce on him.
Angleus misses with the combination.
Mcfly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Angleus tries to pull guard but Mcfly won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Angleus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Excellent takedown into side control there by Angleus. Angleus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Angleus shoots in but no luck this time. Angleus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mcfly. Mcfly scores with a leg kick.
Angleus blocks a head kick by Mcfly.
Mcfly tries to close the distance and clinch but Angleus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Angleus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcfly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcfly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mcfly tries to clinch but fails miserably and Angleus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
Mcfly scores with a head kick. Angleus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A head kick misses from Mcfly. Mcfly tries to clinch there but Angleus circles away.
Angleus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Angleus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angleus throws a front kick that sends Mcfly stumbling back into the cage. Angleus feints and as Mcfly raises his hands in defense, Angleus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Mcfly wants to stand up but Angleus is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcfly looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Angleus stands and steps away. Mcfly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Angleus connects with a single shot there. Mcfly has Angleus up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfly breaks the clinch.
Jim Mcfly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Angleus throws a right hand that Mcfly ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcfly also avoids with ease. Angleus is looking to clinch but Mcfly is avoiding it.
A head kick by Mcfly misses and Angleus counters with a takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Mcfly will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Mcfly lands a high kick!
Angleus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcfly darts in and clinches Angleus up against the cage. Mcfly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcfly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angleus has him pressed against the cage. Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
Mcfly throws a head kick that misses. Mcfly tries to clinch so Angleus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mcfly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mcfly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Angleus stands and steps away. Mcfly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Mcfly is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcfly throws a sloppy head kick and Angleus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mcfly lands an elbow inside. Mcfly is trying to break the clinch but Angleus is controlling him. Angleus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Mcfly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mcfly throws a sloppy head kick and Angleus moves out of range easily. Angleus moves into range and clinches up with Mcfly. Mcfly pushes off an throws an elbow but Angleus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Angleus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcfly tries to clinch but Angleus moves out of range. No joy there for Angleus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Mcfly. Angleus avoids the head kick by Mcfly.
Angleus lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcfly doesn't manage to clinch there - Angleus circles away.
Mcfly tries to clinch there but Angleus circles away.
A combination from Angleus does no damage. No joy there for Angleus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcfly is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mcfly lands with a kick to the temple. Angleus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Angleus throws a head kick but Mcfly moves out of range.
Mcfly throws a nice outside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mcfly closes the distance and clinches. Angleus blocks an elbow strike. Mcfly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcfly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mcfly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcfly drives through and clinches with Angleus against the cage.
Mcfly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angleus has him pressed against the cage. Mcfly breaks from the clinch.
Mcfly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Angleus. Mcfly throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Angleus counters with a two punch combo. Mcfly clinches up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Mcfly throws an elbow but misses. Angleus breaks the clinch.
Mcfly tries to clinch up but Angleus circles away and keeps his distance. Angleus throws a right and a left that both miss. Mcfly swats away the attempt to clinch by Angleus.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcfly scores with a head kick. Angleus 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! Mcfly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcfly throws a lazy head kick and Angleus counters by moving into the clinch. Mcfly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angleus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcfly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcfly has had enough of the clinch but Angleus keeps him there for the moment. Mcfly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Angleus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcfly to keep the fight standing. Mcfly working hard to break the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mcfly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mcfly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Angleus. Angleus moves into range and clinches up with Mcfly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Mcfly 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!
Mcfly moves to clinch but Angleus breaks away and Angleus counters with a series of strikes. Mcfly will be more careful next time no doubt. Mcfly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A low kick from Mcfly is predictable there and Angleus moves into the clinch. Mcfly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfly lands a high kick!
Mcfly lands with a kick to the temple. Angleus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Mcfly dodges the punch combination from Angleus.
Mcfly wants to clinch and Angleus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcfly thinking. Mcfly doesn't manage to clinch there - Angleus circles away.
Angleus goes for a double leg but Mcfly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcfly continues to drive forward. Mcfly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mcfly is trying to break the clinch but Angleus has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcfly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angleus has him pressed against the cage. Angleus keeps control of Mcfly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Angleus breaks the clinch.
Mcfly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcfly moves in looking to clinch but Angleus pushes him off. Angleus shoots in but Mcfly avoids the takedown attempt easily. Angleus misses with a double jab.
Angleus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcfly avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Angleus. That's going to take a lot out of him. A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcfly enables Angleus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcfly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Charles Angleus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Angleus stops Mcfly from standing up. Angleus with a nice head shot there. Mcfly wants to stand and escape but Angleus is having none of it. Angleus stands and steps away. Mcfly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Angleus lands a head kick!
Mcfly moves forwards but Angleus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Angleus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jim Mcfly seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mcfly throws a sloppy head kick and Angleus counters with a stiff right hand. Angleus misses with a head kick.
Mcfly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angleus. That did some damage! Mcfly throws a nice inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Mcfly. That's going to slow Angleus down. Angleus shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcfly tries to sprawl out of it but Angleus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcfly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mcfly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mcfly tries to clinch there but Angleus circles away.
Charles Angleus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Angleus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mcfly moves into the clinch. Mcfly can't break the clinch.
Angleus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcfly misses with a knee strike.
Mcfly looks to throw an elbow but misses. Mcfly lands a nice elbow. Mcfly wants to get back to striking at distance but Angleus won't allow it.
Mcfly is trying to push Angleus away but Angleus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Angleus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcfly's defenses. Mcfly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mcfly darts in trying to clinch and Angleus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Angleus showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mcfly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Mcfly! Charles Angleus spoke after the fight, saying 'I've tried very hard in this fight, but I think I still could've pushed harder. I have learnt much from this fight and I would like to show my deepest respect towards my opponent who has fought very well. I would like to apologize to all the fans for disappointing you all, but I promise I will com'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostam Borodakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Bennett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Bennett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rostam Borodakov! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bennett is defended easily by Borodakov. Bennett looking to score a takedown here. Borodakov is defending well but Bennett drives through and ends up in Borodakov's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Borodakov keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. Borodakov 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. Bennett throws a big right hand that misses. Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borodakov is keeping the position for now. Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss. Borodakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bennett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borodakov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Borodakov has wrist control. Bennett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bennett stays in close to Borodakov's body and controls the position. Bennett trying to control but Borodakov is working from the bottom. Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Borodakov keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borodakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard. Bennett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Borodakov stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett. Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borodakov defends well. Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borodakov manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Borodakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bennett passes Borodakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Borodakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a punch from half guard. Bennett trying to control the action but Borodakov is working from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Borodakov is defending well. Borodakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bennett landing some decent shots from guard. Bennett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Borodakov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bennett connects with a decent elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Borodakov is not content to let Bennett control the position. Bennett is working Borodakov over with some ground and pound from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Bennett dominated that round. That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Borodakov momentarily.
Borodakov looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well. Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borodakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bennett's guard. Bennett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Peter Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borodakov is aware though and is defending well. Bennett has his feet on Borodakov's thighs here. He's pushed Borodakov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Borodakov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Bennett!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karim Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kael Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahmed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to kalash. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karim Ahmed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kael Coleman! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahmed is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Coleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ahmed looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmed keeps working. Coleman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Coleman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount. Coleman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahmed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahmed shrugs it off. Coleman working for a submission but Ahmed is keeping him at bay. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman looking to isolate an arm here. Ahmed doesn't see it coming and as Coleman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Coleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kael Coleman! A very excited looking Kael Coleman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Karim Ahmed spoke after the fight, saying 'the great champions of all time lost some fights too..im sorry to the fans'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Kamia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by TSUNAMI. Tyron Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyron Romero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tatu Kamia! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamia takes a kick to the side of the head. Romero misses with a head kick.
Kamia rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kamia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kamia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard. Kamia wants to pass to mount but Romero is defending the position. Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kamia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kamia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kamia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Romero is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatu Kamia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Bobby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Judah! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bobby has time to react. Bobby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB 175pw ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight. Judah connects with a right hand. Bobby shakes it off.
It looks like Ricky Bobby has been cut. Bobby avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Judah shoots in but Bobby avoids the takedown attempt easily. Judah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bobby gets a clinch. Bobby is trying to push Judah away but Judah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bobby is trying to maintain a safe position but Judah gets an underhook and turns Bobby into the cage. Judah is trying to pull guard but Bobby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Judah tries to pull guard but Bobby won't allow it.
Ricky Bobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Judah. Judah jumps guard but Bobby stands there with Judah around his waist. Judah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Judah is trying to pull guard but Bobby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bobby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Judah fails to land the takedown. A chopping leg kick lands by Bobby. Judah has closed the distance and engaged Bobby in a clinch.
Bobby taking a breather. Judah fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ricky Bobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Judah goes for a double leg but Bobby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobby continues to drive forward. Judah tries to pull guard but Bobby forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Judah tries to pull guard but Bobby holds him up against the cage and eventually Judah drops back down to his feet.
Bobby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bobby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bobby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judah at a distance.
Judah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Judah is looking to clinch but Bobby is avoiding it.
Bobby throws a sloppy head kick and Judah moves out of range easily. Judah tries to clinch but Bobby moves out of range. Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bobby rushes Judah and presses him up against the cage. Judah drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Judah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. 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! Bobby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobby has managed to get both his arms back between Judah's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Judah has an active guard here but Bobby has managed to pass into half guard.
Bobby wants to stand up but Judah is controlling the position.
Judah trying to control from the bottom.
Bobby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Judah actively working from the bottom here. Bobby seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bobby is thwarting Judah's attempts to control the position. Judah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bobby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bobby's back! Judah is persistently looking for the submission but Bobby is defending it well.
Judah tightening his grip on Bobby, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Judah looking to break Bobby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bobby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Judah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bobby is trying to get back to his feet but Judah has full control of the position and if anything, Bobby has just worked his way into a worse spot. Judah working for the choke. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Judah working for the choke. Bobby defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Judah's arms. Bobby rolls, trying to escape but Judah keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Judah is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bobby knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bobby for a finish. Bobby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bobby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Bobby won't enjoy being in this position. Judah looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bobby is tapping - it's over boys! Judah picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Judah! David Judah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ip Leung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patt Magroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ip Leung had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Patt Magroin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ip Leung 's chin.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ip Leung ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patt Magroin! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magroin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leung . Leung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magroin.
Magroin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Magroin misses with a wild combination.
Leung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magroin defends well and Leung ends up having to push Magroin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Magroin prevents the takedown attempt.
Leung wants to stall.
Magroin can't break the clinch.
Leung connects with a knee to the head.
Magroin wants to get back to striking at distance but Leung won't allow it.
Leung is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ip Leung . That's going to take a lot out of him. Leung has Magroin pressed against the cage, preventing Magroin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Leung keeps control of Magroin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Leung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magroin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leung has been working on his balance at Basics -LOD- , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Magroin. Ip Leung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magroin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Magroin misses with a double jab.
Leung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magroin defends well and Leung ends up having to push Magroin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leung goes for a takedown attempt but Magroin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magroin swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Magroin - just one landing. Leung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magroin as he jumps to the side. Leung wants to clinch up but Magroin keeps it at a distance. Leung tries to clinch up. Magroin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Leung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magroin avoids it really well and circles away. Magroin cracks Leung with an open hand slap. Magroin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leung circles away quickly and effectively. Leung drops his hands momentarily and Magroin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Leung misses. Leung moves in looking to clinch but Magroin pushes him off. Magroin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magroin loads up on a big right hand but Leung slips the punch. Magroin throws a right hand that Leung ducks under and follows up with a left that Leung also avoids with ease. Magroin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Patt Magroin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Magroin swinging wildly here.
Leung shoots in and drives through. Magroin sprawls well. The fight stays on the outside here - Leung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Leung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magroin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Leung takes the fight into the clinch. Leung pulls guard effortlessly. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Leung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magroin wants to get up but he can't break Leung 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Leung pushes Magroin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Leung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leung tries to clinch there but Magroin circles away.
Magroin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leung circles away quickly and effectively. Magroin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Magroin throws a right hand that Leung ducks under and follows up with a left that Leung also avoids with ease. Magroin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magroin swats away the attempt to clinch by Leung . Leung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Leung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Magroin tries to bum rush Leung with a series of wild strikes but Leung uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Leung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magroin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Magroin misses with a series of wild punches.
Leung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice cross by Magroin. Leung tries to clinch up but Magroin circles away and keeps his distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magroin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Magroin misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Leung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Magroin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magroin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patt Magroin dominated that round. That's time! Leung 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magroin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Leung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magroin is fending him off so far but Leung persists. Nope, Magroin circles away and we're back to standing. Magroin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leung is rocked! Leung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magroin.
Oh Leung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Leung is looking to clinch but Magroin is avoiding it.
Leung tries to clinch but Magroin is having none of it. Magroin cracks Leung with a hook to the temple - Leung is on wobbly legs here! Magroin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Leung falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Magroin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patt Magroin! The defeated Ip Leung had this to say: 'I am devastated but I will be back just watch'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petit Jean Sainte Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sainte Roche's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bob Bissonnette - La machine à scorer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petit Jean Sainte Roche! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Mexico! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sainte Roche drives through with a takedown into Mexico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mexico 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. Sainte Roche could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Sainte Roche is posturing up here but Mexico has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sainte Roche tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sainte Roche has to tap! Slick submission there by Mexico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Mexico! Ron Mexico decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jammie Jammie Jammie (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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179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franklin Diggs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jammie Jammie Jammie! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jammie Jammie needs to keep his hands up - Diggs had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Jammie Jammie Jammie has been cut. Jammie Jammie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand. Jammie Jammie throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it. Jammie Jammie misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Diggs's head coaches at Island Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jammie Jammie misses with a wild body shot. Diggs moves out of range of the strikes. Jammie Jammie scores with a jab. Diggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A lazy left from Diggs finds it's target. Jammie Jammie misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Diggs. Decent striking displayed by Jammie Jammie there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diggs slips under a jab from Jammie Jammie. Jammie Jammie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jammie Jammie throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it. Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Jammie Jammie ducks down to avoid it. Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Jammie Jammie. Jammie Jammie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Diggs avoids the body shot from Jammie Jammie.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diggs misses with a wild body shot. Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jammie Jammie was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs. Diggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jammie Jammie manages to avoid it. Jammie Jammie looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range. Jammie Jammie's coach down at Basics -LOD- was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jammie Jammie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss! Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jammie Jammie is just out of range. Jammie Jammie lands a nice hook to Diggs's body. Diggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Diggs misses with an uppercut. Jammie Jammie saw that one coming. Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot. Jammie Jammie closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diggs! Jammie Jammie dives in looking to finish! Diggs is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jammie Jammie Jammie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbot comes to the cage accompanied by Primative. Tony Abbot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Abbot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy Barrett! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barrett. Abbot has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Abbot swings widly with a right hand
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut. Abbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range. A big left from Abbot misses. Barrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbot. Barrett misses the jab. Abbot misses with an uppercut. Barrett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abbot. Barrett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abbot's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab, jab by Abbot - just one landing. Abbot lands with a right hand. Barrett digs a good body shot into Abbot's ribs. A slow jab from Abbot misses its intended target. Barrett misses with a straight left. Barrett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barrett looks to land a right hand but Abbot moved out of range. Abbot scores with a nice head shot. Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Abbot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Barrett misses with an uppercut. Abbot saw that one coming. Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot throws a hook but Barrett blocks it. Abbot slips a straight right by Barrett. Abbot misses with a straight left. Barrett lands with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abbot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Barrett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Abbot takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barrett gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abbot. Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards. Abbot jumps guard but Barrett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barrett is working Abbot over against the cage. Abbot is breathing heavily. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett. Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Barrett lands a right hand. Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
Abbot is rocked!
Tony Abbot's cut is getting worse. Barrett creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abbot with a big uppercut! Abbot tries to clinch up but Barrett pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abbot to the mat! Abbot covers up and Barrett unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Barrett! A very excited looking Jeremy Barrett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon Cooper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Shamrock's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sheldon Cooper! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Shamrock! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cooper tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it. Shamrock drives through with a takedown into Cooper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Shamrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shamrock throws a big elbow that misses. Shamrock throws an elbow that misses. Cooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shamrock's guard. Nice move by Cooper! Cooper postures up.
Cooper pushes down on Shamrock's leg and manages to get into half guard. Shamrock punching from the bottom.
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cooper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shamrock! Shamrock can't escape the position.
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! Cooper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Shamrock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cooper working for a submission but Shamrock is keeping him at bay. Cooper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shamrock has worked his arm free - good work by Shamrock!
Shamrock is trying to control Cooper's posture but Cooper avoids it. Shamrock tries to buck Cooper off but Cooper is having none of it. Cooper wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy. Cooper advances nicely into full mount. Shamrock is looking to improve his position but Cooper isn't that keen on the idea. Cooper avoids the attempt from Shamrock to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cooper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shamrock manages to avoid the submission attempt. Cooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Shamrock regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cooper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Cooper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shamrock tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control. Shamrock landing strikes from the bottom. Well, if Cooper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Shamrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Cooper wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving. Shamrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cooper sitting in guard, not really doing much. Shamrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooper manages to get himself to full guard.
Cooper has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shamrock should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cooper has tightened it up now! Shamrock should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sheldon Cooper! Sheldon Cooper retains his welterweight title! After winning the bout, Sheldon Cooper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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