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Chaos 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirrka Crovopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Fight. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirrka Crovopic!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crovopic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crovopic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Crovopic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Crovopic misses.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crovopic drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee wants to stand up but Crovopic is controlling him.
Crovopic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crovopic is controlling him.
Lee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crovopic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a leg kick but Crovopic moved away.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Crovopic is just out of range.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Crovopic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crovopic.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Crovopic keeps him there for the moment.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Crovopic has the dominant position.
Crovopic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crovopic manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee blocks a head kick by Crovopic.
Crovopic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crovopic.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Crovopic lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Crovopic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Crovopic throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crovopic ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Crovopic blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Crovopic saw it coming and moves away.
Lee throws a head kick but Crovopic moves out of range.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Crovopic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crovopic blocks a head kick by Lee.
Crovopic throws a combination that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Crovopic misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crovopic fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Crovopic counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Crovopic moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Crovopic.
Crovopic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Crovopic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crovopic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Crovopic.
Crovopic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crovopic's sensitive parts.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crovopic misses with a head kick.
Crovopic misses the shot to the body.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Crovopic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crovopic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Crovopic won't allow it.
Crovopic keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Crovopic is controlling the position.
Crovopic is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Crovopic is controlling him.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Crovopic has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crovopic has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee tries to break free but Crovopic pushes him back against the cage.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Crovopic is controlling the position.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Crovopic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crovopic avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Crovopic tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Crovopic avoids it.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Crovopic counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Crovopic stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
A left and a right from Crovopic both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a body kick.
Crovopic throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crovopic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee feints and then cracks Crovopic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crovopic down.
Lee is looking to slow Crovopic down with leg kicks.
Crovopic gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Crovopic isn't so interested in that idea.
Crovopic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee is wriggling around but Crovopic manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crovopic stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee pushes Crovopic off looking to stand but Crovopic dives back in and keeps control.
Lee is looking to get back to is feet but Crovopic passes into side control.
Crovopic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crovopic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Crovopic is having none of it.
Lee is looking to stand back up but Crovopic counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lee.
Mirrka Crovopic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee pushes Crovopic off but Crovopic dives into side control.
Crovopic working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to buck Crovopic off.
Lee tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Crovopic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Crovopic scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lee is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to stand back up.
Crovopic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mirrka Crovopic.
I think Lee 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mata Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger JK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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134 lbs
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25
134 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mata Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiger JK!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
JK fails with the takedown.
Hughes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
JK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but JK is retaining full guard.
Hughes stays in close to JK's body and controls the position.
JK looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
JK looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
JK with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Hughes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JK has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to JK's brow.
Hughes passes JK's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
JK tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes not doing much here.
JK on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
JK wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but JK defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but JK is defending well.
Hughes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for JK!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is landing with some decent strikes but JK is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
JK can't escape the position.
Hughes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hughes controlling from mount.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
JK bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
JK preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
JK tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
JK looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes 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.
JK keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of JK's head.
Hughes passes into half guard.
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but JK sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JK wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but JK defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
JK has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
JK trying to control the position.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to JK's brow.
Hughes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hughes passes JK's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
JK is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hughes stalling.
JK is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
JK tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes stalling.
Mata Hughes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hughes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging JK to the ground. Hughes is now in JK's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes advances to half guard.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
JK manages to get to full guard.
Hughes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JK lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hughes!
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JK tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Hughes regains half guard.
Hughes wants to control but JK is keeping busy.
JK prevents Hughes from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JK is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
JK trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well.
JK is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.
JK wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes has JK pulled in close to control his posture.
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hughes trying to control the action but JK is working from the bottom.
JK is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Hughes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. JK did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Hughes prevents JK from improving his position.
Hughes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but JK defends it.
Hughes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
JK looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but JK defending well.
JK is pressing down on Hughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. JK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
JK looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hughes trying to control but JK is working from the bottom.
Hughes is pushing down on JK's leg trying to pass to half guard. JK is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but JK is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
JK looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. JK doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hughes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hughes working JK over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
JK won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes controlling the pace.
Hughes wants to take a breather but JK is having none of it.
JK is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Hughes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
JK is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hughes taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from JK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiger JK!
An out of breath Tiger JK 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. King of Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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268 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King checks a leg kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
King gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
King is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke comes to the cage accompanied by Keep Your Eyes Peeled by Queens Of The Stone Age. 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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195 lbs
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197 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke 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.
Nichols uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Locke has time to react.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols throws out a powerful jab.
Nichols throws a big shot that misses.
Nichols takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nichols walks forward, straight into a front kick from Locke.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Nichols misses with a looping left.
Nichols misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nichols blocks a low kick nicely.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Locke throws a body kick that misses.
Nichols throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Locke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Locke.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke scores with a head kick.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Nichols lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nichols misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Nichols.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Locke.
The fighters circle, before Locke throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nichols's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Locke lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Locke!
Post fight, John Locke stared into the camera and said 'Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves have poisoned the fountain.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Hangman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Castile (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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214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trent Hangman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolf Castile!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hangman needs to keep his hands up - Castile had a free shot at his head there.
Castile 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.
Castile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hangman throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castile. Hangman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hangman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hangman scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Rudolf Castile has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hangman misses with a hook.
Castile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Hangman misses.
Castile scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castile misses with a hook. Hangman ducked under it nicely.
Hangman misses with a wild combination.
Hangman ducks under a wild hook from Castile.
Hangman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castile throws a big shot that misses.
Castile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hangman manages to avoid it.
Castile misses the jab.
Castile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hangman lands with a shot to the body.
Hangman lands with a good body shot.
Castile looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hangman rushes Castile with punches - Castile moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Castile goes down! Hangman follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Hangman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaro Pajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaro Pajari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rock Scissors's chin.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaro Pajari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Scissors!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajari fails with the takedown
enabling Scissors to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pajari.
Pajari fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaro Pajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pajari shoots in for a takedown but Scissors shows good takedown defense.
Pajari tries for a takedown but Scissors circles away easily
and Scissors makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pajari shoots for a double leg takedown but Scissors sprawls well. He's pushed Pajari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pajari is defended easily by Scissors.
Pajari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scissors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scissors looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut lands for Scissors. That snapped Pajari's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pajari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scissors connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pajari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scissors as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pajari.
Scissors cracks Pajari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Scissors.
Scissors lands a big uppercut and Pajari crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pajari looks OK. Scissors waves Pajari back to his feet!
Pajari is rocked!
It looks like Aaro Pajari has been cut.
Aaro Pajari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pajari bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Scissors comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pajari falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pajari was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Scissors!
An out of breath Rock Scissors 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Nuzinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aout Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leo Nuzinho!
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, Aout Drogba!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuzinho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drogba.
Nuzinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Drogba circles away.
Drogba slips a straight right by Nuzinho.
Drogba ducks under a wild hook from Nuzinho.
A big left from Nuzinho misses.
Nuzinho takes a swing at Drogba's ribcage but misses.
Nuzinho throws a series of punches but Drogba moves out of range.
Drogba moves into the clinch.
Drogba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuzinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drogba wants the takedown. Nuzinho is fighting it off but Drogba persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nuzinho's guard against the cage.
Nuzinho trying to keep a closed guard but Drogba is proving a slippery customer.
Drogba tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuzinho is retaining full guard.
Drogba passes Nuzinho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drogba throwing shots but Nuzinho is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba wants to free his trapped foot but Nuzinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drogba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drogba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nuzinho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drogba tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drogba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've been hearing good reports from Nuzinho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuzinho is squirming around, avoiding Drogba's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba controlling his opponent.
Drogba landing punches.
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!
Drogba lands a nice shot to the head.
Drogba misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drogba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Leo Nuzinho has been cut.
Drogba throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drogba lands a big shot there that rocks Nuzinho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drogba wants to take Nuzinho's back here but Nuzinho is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Drogba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drogba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nuzinho is on top in guard.
Drogba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuzinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nuzinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba looking for a guillotine here but Nuzinho defends easily.
Drogba looking for a guillotine here but Nuzinho defends easily.
Drogba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuzinho cracks Drogba with a solid left hand.
Drogba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drogba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nuzinho has his hands clasped together but Drogba extends and breaks Nuzinho's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Drogba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aout Drogba!
Aout Drogba took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernanda Limbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
293 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Myoto Lachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernanda Limbo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachida tries for a takedown but Limbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Limbo misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lachida.
Lachida fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myoto Lachida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lachida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lachida seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lachida fails with the takedown.
Lachida misses with a takedown
letting Limbo counter with a right hand.
Lachida moves out of range of the strikes.
Limbo lands with a straight right. Lachida didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lachida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Limbo is in Lachida's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lachida has his foot on Limbo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Limbo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lachida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Limbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Limbo landing some decent shots from guard.
Limbo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lachida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Limbo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limbo trying to control but Lachida is working from the bottom.
Lachida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limbo defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lachida has his foot on Limbo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Limbo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lachida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lachida tries to get out of the position.
Lachida can't keep his opponent in guard - Limbo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Limbo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lachida defends it well.
Lachida is trying to get back to full guard.
Limbo is working for a kimura but Lachida is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lachida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Limbo is looking for a kimura but Lachida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbo to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida looking for submissions off his back.
Limbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachida keeps working.
Limbo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lachida defends it well.
Lachida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Limbo is looking for a kimura but Lachida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbo to get the leverage.
Lachida is looking for a sweep. Limbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Limbo is keen to just control but Lachida is a slippery customer.
Limbo prevents Lachida from improving his position.
Limbo is keen to just control but Lachida is a slippery customer.
Limbo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lachida is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fernanda Limbo!
An out of breath Fernanda Limbo 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gucci Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kwebek (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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26
270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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25
286 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gucci Mane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Kwebek!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwebek is looking to clinch but Mane is avoiding it.
Kwebek tries to close the distance and clinch but Mane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwebek closes the distance and pushes Mane back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kwebek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwebek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mane's brow.
Mane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwebek misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwebek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mane's brow.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Mane misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kwebek throws an elbow but misses.
Kwebek misses with an elbow strike.
Kwebek lands an elbow inside that Mane shrugs off.
It looks like Gucci Mane has been cut.
Mane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Mane tries to stall but Kwebek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwebek lands a damaging elbow.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwebek's coach down at Basics -LOD- was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kwebek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mane misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Mane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kwebek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Mane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Mane avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwebek.
Mane lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like John Kwebek has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kwebek.
Kwebek keeps control of Mane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mane breaks from the clinch.
Kwebek moves in looking to clinch but Mane pushes him off.
Mane tries to keep at a distance but Kwebek has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwebek lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mane avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwebek.
Mane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Mane can't find room to land a body shot as Kwebek controls the action.
Kwebek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwebek lands a damaging elbow.
Mane misses with a punch to the body.
Kwebek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwebek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mane's brow.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Mane avoids the elbow strike from Kwebek, against the cage.
Mane is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Kwebek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kwebek throws an elbow but misses.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwebek lands an elbow just above Mane 's eye.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Mane avoids the elbow strike from Kwebek, against the cage.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kwebek prevents a body shot from Mane.
Mane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwebek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
Mane is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwebek gets an underhook and turns Mane into the cage.
Kwebek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwebek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Mane is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwebek gets an underhook and turns Mane into the cage.
Mane blocks an elbow strike.
Mane blocks an elbow strike.
Mane misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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!
Kwebek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mane misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwebek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Mane working aggressively here.
Mane avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwebek.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kwebek throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kwebek dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kwebek drives through and clinches with Mane against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mane fails to land.
Kwebek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mane looking to stall.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
Mane wants to stall.
Mane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwebek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mane's defenses.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Mane avoids the elbow strike from Kwebek, against the cage.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Kwebek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kwebek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mane's defenses.
Mane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mane avoids the elbow strike from Kwebek, against the cage.
Mane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwebek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mane lands a shoulder strike.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Mane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mane is trying to stall.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Mane avoids the elbow strike from Kwebek, against the cage.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Mane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Mane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
Kwebek misses with an elbow strike.
Mane has a couple of punches blocked by Kwebek.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kwebek throws an elbow but misses.
Mane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane breaks the clinch.
Kwebek tries to clinch but Mane is having none of it.
Kwebek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Mane throws a head kick but Kwebek moves out of range.
John Kwebek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwebek tries to clinch but Mane is having none of it.
Mane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kwebek takes the fight into the clinch.
Mane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
Kwebek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kwebek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kwebek blocking some punches.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mane blocks the elbow strike.
Mane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwebek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mane blocks an elbow strike.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kwebek throws an elbow but misses.
Kwebek lands an elbow that stopped Mane in his tracks for a moment.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mane struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwebek controls his hands.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwebek misses with an elbow strike.
Mane lands a shot to the body.
Kwebek is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mane struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwebek controls his hands.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mane tries to work over Kwebek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane scores with a shot to the side of Kwebek's head.
John Kwebek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwebek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mane can't find room to land a body shot as Kwebek controls the action.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kwebek blocking some punches.
Mane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Mane fails to land.
Mane misses with a punch to the body.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it misses.
Mane blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwebek as Mane tries to tie him up.
Kwebek prevents a body shot from Mane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kwebek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mane's defenses.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mane dodges an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Mane tries to work over Kwebek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gucci Mane dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwebek moves out of range of the body kick from Mane.
Mane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kwebek takes a step back to recover.
Kwebek closes the distance but Mane moves to the side
and Mane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mane scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kwebek fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kwebek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mane - the referee stops the clock and Kwebek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mane. Kwebek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mane looks to land a body kick but Kwebek moved away.
Kwebek blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mane.
A head kick misses from Mane.
Mane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kwebek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kwebek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kwebek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane punishes Kwebek's body with a nice straight punch.
Mane feints and then cracks Kwebek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwebek down.
Kwebek avoids the head kick by Mane.
John Kwebek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwebek avoids the head kick by Mane.
Mane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwebek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwebek tries to close the distance and clinch but Mane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mane swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwebek.
Mane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kwebek's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mane thows a body shot but no joy.
Kwebek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mane.
Kwebek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mane seems to be stalking Kwebek here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kwebek drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gucci Mane!
Gucci Mane retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gucci Mane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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