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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binge ll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Ronne (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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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Binge ll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raimo Ronne!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
ll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ronne looking for submissions off his back.
ll not doing much here.
Ronne wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronne trying to control here.
Ronne wants to improve his position but ll is controlling well.
Ronne wants to control but ll is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if ll 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronne.
ll shoots in but Ronne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ronne shoots in looking for a takedown. ll tries to sprawl out of it but Ronne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ll stuffs the takedown.
Binge ll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Ronne.
ll tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ll somewhat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ronne.
ll gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
ll is not content to let Ronne control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ll keeping hold of Ronne's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronne wants to pass to mount but ll is defending the position.
Ronne prevents ll from improving his position.
Ronne wants to take a breather but ll is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raimo Ronne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ronne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ronne wants it to stay on the feet.
ll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ronne counters by clinching up.
ll has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ronne regains guard immediately.
Ronne is looking for a triangle but ll pushes his legs off easily.
Ronne wants to sweep here but ll controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Binge ll will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ronne tries to score a power double leg takedown but ll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ronne somewhat.
ll looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from ll and Ronne goes tumbling to the canvas! ll follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Raimo Ronne has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronne is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute ll jumps into side control!
Ronne tries to control but ll manages to take his back.
Ronne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by ll.
Ronne can't escape the position.
ll has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ll has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
ll has the hooks in. Ronne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ronne trying to control but not successfully.
Ronne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ll looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
ll controlling from mount.
ll landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronne working to try and regain half guard.
ll controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronne tries to lock up and control but ll gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ll controlling from mount.
Ronne wants to hold on but ll pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ll controlling the position easily from mount.
Ronne tries to hold on but ll postures up.
ll is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ronne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronne is bucking up trying to escape but ll cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ll lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Binge ll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Ronne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
ll throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ronne's waist but Ronne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ll off to one side.
ll shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ronne wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronne wants to improve his position but ll is controlling well.
ll is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ronne is controlling ll's posture.
Binge ll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ll content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronne looking to control but ll passes into half guard.
ll works his way into full mount!
ll controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronne is looking to get to half guard.
ll controlling from the full mount.
ll landing strikes from the mount.
Ronne can't escape the position.
ll takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ll avoids the attempt from Ronne to control.
ll controlling the position easily from mount.
Ronne tries to lock up and control but ll gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ll landing punches.
ll putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ronne wants to control but ll is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronne is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Binge ll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ll landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ll takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Binge ll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ll, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Binge ll!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stirling Sanguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaiser Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stirling Sanguin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanguin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilhelm defends it nicely.
Wilhelm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanguin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilhelm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilhelm is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguin moves out of range easily.
Sanguin throws out a loose jab but Wilhelm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilhelm scores with a head kick.
Wilhelm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanguin misses with a straight right.
Sanguin pushes Wilhelm up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilhelm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguin misses with a body kick.
Wilhelm misses with a straight right.
Wilhelm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanguin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguin throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm connects with a leg kick. Sanguin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilhelm slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanguin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilhelm lands a front kick.
Sanguin dives in and grabs Wilhelm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilhelm pushes down on Sanguin's head and hops out.
Kaiser Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stirling Sanguin.
Wilhelm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilhelm dodges the punch combination from Sanguin.
Sanguin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguin slips a straight right by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm staying out of range there.
Wilhelm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanguin misses with a wild combination.
Sanguin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanguin moves forwards but Wilhelm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanguin 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.
Wilhelm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanguin. That did some damage!
Sanguin throws a leg kick but Wilhelm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilhelm ducks under a wild hook from Sanguin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanguin throws a series of punches but Wilhelm avoids them all with ease.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Wilhelm moves out of range as Sanguin strikes.
Sanguin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilhelm.
Sanguin throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilhelm.
A nice combination there by Wilhelm.
Sanguin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Sanguin throws a low kick but Wilhelm moves out of range easily.
Wilhelm ducks under a wild hook from Sanguin.
Wilhelm 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.
Wilhelm tried to score with a low kick but Sanguin checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguin.
A head kick misses from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm blocks the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanguin.
Sanguin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanguin misses with the combination.
Sanguin avoids the head kick by Wilhelm.
Sanguin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilhelm was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguin.
Wilhelm wants to land a leg kick but Sanguin is out of range.
Wilhelm scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanguin misses with a body kick.
Wilhelm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanguin misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilhelm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilhelm throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilhelm lands a big head kick that sends Sanguin to the canvas! Wilhelm follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiser Wilhelm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junji Kodama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burt Reynolds will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junji Kodama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Burt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodama misses with a leg kick.
Kodama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kodama throws a front kick aimed at Reynolds's knee but Reynolds avoids it well.
Kodama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Kodama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kodama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reynolds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kodama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kodama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kodama. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kodama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kodama thows a body shot but no joy.
Kodama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Reynolds lands.
It looks like Junji Kodama has been cut.
Kodama seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Kodama saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodama throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kodama.
Kodama gets a double leg takedown into Reynolds's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kodama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kodama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kodama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
Kodama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kodama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kodama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kodama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kodama.
Kodama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kodama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reynolds dives on top into guard.
Kodama has his feet on Reynolds's thighs here. He's pushed Reynolds 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! Reynolds screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junji Kodama!
Junji Kodama spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mach II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think II might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ace of Spades. Santos Goncalves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mach II!
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, Santos Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
II changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
II works Goncalves's body with a nice hook.
II connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
II lands with a good body shot.
II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves is trying hard to land a takedown here. II sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves throws a hook but II avoids it easily.
Goncalves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mach II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Goncalves.
Goncalves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming II to the mat! II manages to get full guard.
II seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goncalves looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goncalves passes into half guard.
Goncalves 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.
II knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goncalves on the ground.
Goncalves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but II sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura but II is defending well.
II is controlling Goncalves's trapped leg to prevent Goncalves from advancing to side control.
II tries to get to full guard but Goncalves has control of the leg.
II is trying to control but can't.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but II defending well.
Goncalves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but II sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
II keeping control of the position.
Goncalves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so II is just riding it out for now. Goncalves eventually gives up the hold.
II is trying to get back to full guard.
Goncalves is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goncalves tries to pass the half guard into mount. II knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
II is concentrating on defense, preventing Goncalves from advancing position.
Goncalves wants to work for an arm triangle but II is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
II trying to hold on to Goncalves's head to control him but Goncalves postures up.
II slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goncalves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
II looking to control.
Goncalves being controlled here momentarily.
II will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
II working a defensive guard here.
Goncalves being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mach II just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Goncalves with that takedown attempt.
II lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? II is fending him off so far but Goncalves persists. Nope, II circles away and we're back to standing.
Goncalves walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mach II dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goncalves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looks like Santos Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves checks a low kick from II.
II cracks Goncalves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
II with a hook.
Goncalves forces II back against the cage and clinches.
II comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
II cracks Goncalves with a nice body shot.
II gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goncalves.
II lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
II lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from II.
A quick uppercut on the inside from II.
II lands an elbow just above Goncalves 's eye.
II lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
II lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goncalves is rocked!
II putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goncalves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can II finish him?
II lands an elbow inside.
II unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Goncalves! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but II is unloading with more strikes now! Goncalves drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mach II!
Mach II looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I have tested my parametres. Now I'm battle ready. If I lose a fight I will terminate myself. As I said, I'm here to be deactivated or be Champion. To you, this island is hell. This island means pain and to me, pain is really good.'.
In defeat, Santos Goncalves stepped up to the mic, saying 'whatever it is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Senses Fail - New Years Eve kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ryan Rabago will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Hermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hermit escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Hermit pushes him off.
Hermit takes the fight into the clinch.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Hermit in his tracks for a moment.
Hermit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rabago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermit dodges an elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Rabago is leaning against Hermit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Rabago.
Hermit has had enough of the clinch but Rabago keeps him there for the moment.
Hermit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rabago pushes Hermit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rabago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermits head.
Hermit is trying to break the clinch but Rabago has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rabago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermit manages to pull guard.
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.
Hermit controls Rabago momentarily but Rabago frees himself.
Hermit is pulling down on Rabago's head. It's preventing any offense from Rabago, at least for the moment.
Hermit wants to sweep here but Rabago controlling him for the moment.
Rabago wants to stand and escape but instead Hermit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hermit tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabago is retaining full guard.
Hermit won't allow Rabago to get back to his feet.
Hermit throwing strikes from guard but Rabago blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermit throws a strike but Rabago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hermit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rabago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hermit is proving hard to escape from.
Hermit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hermit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rabago wants to stand but Hermit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rabago gets to his feet - Hermit follows without any prompting.
Hermit darts in looking for a takedown but Rabago gets double underhooks and turns Hermit into the cage.
Hermit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rabago has one foot on Hermit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hermit keeps the fight on the outside.
Rabago stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drunken Hermit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermit feints and as Rabago raises his hands in defense, Hermit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Hermit from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet but Hermit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hermit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit looking to pass the guard.
Hermit has gone for a leg lock! Rabago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hermit's guard.
Rabago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hermit is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drunken Hermit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermit is defended easily by Rabago.
Rabago wants to clinch up but Hermit keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermit is defended easily by Rabago.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rabago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago moves into the clinch successfully.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hermit's defenses.
Rabago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermit is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drunken Hermit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hermit is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabago has wrist control.
Hermit chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Clean and Green inform us that Rabago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hermit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermit postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rabago is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hermit, into his guard.
Rabago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hermit is adopting a defensive guard.
Rabago stopping the sweep attempt from Hermit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago wanted to stand there but Hermit had control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hermit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hermit throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rabago to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit controlling from the top position.
Hermit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.
Hermit pushing down on Rabago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hermit thows a huge punch but Rabago dodges it nicely.
Rabago won't allow Hermit to pass to mount.
Hermit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hermit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hermit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hermit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabago looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hermit dominated that second round.
That's time! Hermit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rabago tries to clinch up
and Hermit counters by moving into the clinch.
Rabago lands a shot to the body.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Hermit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rabago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rabago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago doesn't manage to clinch there - Hermit circles away.
Rabago tries to clinch up.
Hermit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hermit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rabago's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermit prevents Rabago from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rabago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hermit stops Rabago from standing up.
Rabago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rabago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hermit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rabago wants to stand and escape but Hermit is having none of it.
Drunken Hermit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabago keeping full guard, as Hermit tries to pass.
Hermit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rabago looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hermit throws a strike but Rabago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet but Hermit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hermit passes Rabago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rabago taking some punishment here, with Hermit in his half guard.
Hermit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hermit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit 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.
Hermit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hermit stops Rabago from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermit.
Drunken Hermit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rabago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rabago taking some punishment here, with Hermit in his half guard.
Hermit is trying to work for a kimura but Rabago is defending well.
Rabago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermit lands strikes from half guard.
Ryan Rabago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rabago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drunken Hermit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drunken Hermit!
After winning the bout, Drunken Hermit 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Music. Cartwright has chosen St. Anger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortland Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Duvalier.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Duvalier shows good takedown defense.
Duvalier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duvalier wants it to stay on the feet.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Francois Duvalier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cortland Cartwright.
Duvalier throws a right and a left that Cartwright avoids nicely.
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
Duvalier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Duvalier.
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Duvalier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duvalier continues to drive forward.
Duvalier scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Duvalier lands with a right to the head.
Duvalier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Duvalier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Duvalier.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Duvalier keeps it at a distance.
Duvalier keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Duvalier counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Duvalier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartwright has Duvalier pressed against the cage, preventing Duvalier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Duvalier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvalier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duvalier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duvalier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duvalier misses with the head strike.
Duvalier working aggressively here.
Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Duvalier is sitting in close to Cartwright's body. Cartwright has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Duvalier is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Duvalier is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cartwright.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cortland Cartwright!
A victorious Cortland Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feds Watchin. London Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, London Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson rushes Jordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson drags the fight down to the ground.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jordan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simpson pulls Jordan in close to prevent any damage.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
Simpson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jordan rolls with it to try and escape but Simpson cranks on the arm and Jordan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sam Ponjev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sam Ponjev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Showman!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ponjev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE in the buildup to the fight.
Ponjev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyler Showman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponjev looks to land a combination but Showman avoids it well.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ponjev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Showman slips a jab from Ponjev.
Ponjev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Showman's guard.
Showman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Showman wants to stand up but Ponjev is controlling him.
Ponjev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ponjev stops Showman from standing up.
Showman being controlled here, momentarily.
Showman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponjev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sam Ponjev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ponjev gets a double leg takedown into Showman's guard.
Showman wants to stand up but Ponjev is controlling him.
Ponjev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Showman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ponjev is controlling him.
Ponjev throws a big elbow that misses.
Ponjev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponjev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ponjev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ponjev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Showman keeps moving.
Showman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Showman wants to get back to his feet but Ponjev passes into half guard.
Showman is trying to stand back up but Ponjev is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponjev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ponjev is trying to work for a kimura but Showman is defending well.
Ponjev tries to pass to full mount but Showman defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ponjev.
Ponjev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ponjev cracks Showman with a solid left hand.
Ponjev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Showman is keeping the position for now.
Showman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Showman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ponjev.
Ponjev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponjev wants to pass the guard but Showman is keeping the position.
Showman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponjev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ponjev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Showman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Showman keeps moving.
Showman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ponjev is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ponjev throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Showman is looking to slow Ponjev down with leg kicks.
Showman wants to clinch up but Ponjev keeps it at a distance.
Ponjev throws a hook to the side of Showman's head but Showman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Showman gets caught flat footed, as Ponjev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Showman can't keep his opponent in guard - Ponjev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ponjev is controlling the pace.
Showman is trying to stand up here but Ponjev is controlling him well.
Sam Ponjev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ponjev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ponjev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Showman is just riding it out for now. Ponjev eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman pushes Ponjev off looking to stand but Ponjev dives back in and keeps control.
Ponjev slips a nice elbow through Showman's hands, connecting with Showman's forehead.
Ponjev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Showman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponjev.
Ponjev stops Showman from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev slows the pace down in half guard.
Ponjev prevents Showman from standing back up.
Ponjev throwing shots but Showman is blocking nicely.
Ponjev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Showman defending well though.
Ponjev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ponjev is nestled in close to Showman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ponjev is taking a breather. Showman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Showman is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ponjev drops an elbow to the side of Showman's head.
Ponjev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ponjev is trying to control the action in half guard but Showman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Showman pushes Ponjev off looking to stand but Ponjev dives back in and keeps control.
Ponjev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Showman defending well though.
Ponjev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Showman's head.
Ponjev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ponjev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ponjev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman really wants to buck Ponjev off and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponjev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ponjev lands a heavy elbow.
Ponjev lands a heavy elbow.
Showman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ponjev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ponjev unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Ponjev.
Showman is rocked!
Ponjev postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Showman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ponjev around the waist but Ponjev pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ponjev is the winner by TKO! Ponjev jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Sam Ponjev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyler Showman was interviewed post fight and said 'I thought I did enough to win the fight, but it just didn't turn out that way. I'll watch the film to learn what I can, and I'll come back a better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Can!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Can throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Can throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Can scores with a jab to the head.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee cracks the inside of Can's front leg.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Can seems unphased.
Can connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Can sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee feints and then cracks Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Can down.
Can blocks a leg kick.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Can throws a big shot that misses.
Can works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Can takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Can seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Can slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Can sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
Can misses with a straight right.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee wants to slow Can down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can misses with a straight right.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Can to score with a decent uppercut.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick but Can sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Can steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Can connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Can scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Can throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Can misses.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Can looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Can.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Can checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Can.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Can takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee thumps Can with a low kick.
Lee slips a straight right by Can.
Lee tries a low kick but Can avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Can.
Can takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Can lands an overhand right.
A jab from Can finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
Can lands a head shot.
Lee misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Can will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Can lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee cracks the inside of Can's front leg.
Can checks the leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Can checks it.
Can smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Nice uppercut lands for Can. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Nice shot lands for Can.
Can's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Can duly obliges.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Can blocks the low kick.
The Can is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee feints and then cracks Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Can down.
Can moves into range and connects with a jab.
Can misses with a straight left.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Can takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Can here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Can misses the jab.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Can's side.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Can. That did some damage!
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Can as he connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Can has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee wants to slow Can down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee throws a leg kick but Can sees it coming and moves out of range.
Can throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Can moves away.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Can dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to slow Can down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Can saw it coming and moves away.
Can is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Can misses the jab.
Can looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
It looks like The Can has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Can misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Can catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Can's knee but Can avoids it well.
Lee throws a leg kick but Can sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Can.
Can is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Can's front leg but catches the back leg as Can tries to avoid it.
Can misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Can takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Can's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee throws a leg kick but Can moved away.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Can misses with a double jab.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Can looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Can misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee tries a low kick but Can avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to move into range but Can moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Can takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Can checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Can is able to avoid easily.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can jabs at Lee's body.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Can's head back.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Can lands a jab.
Can has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looks for the body kick but Can saw that one coming.
Lee cracks the inside of Can's front leg.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee cracks the inside of Can's front leg.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Can's calf.
Can misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Can lands an overhand right.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Can missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Can moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can misses with a straight left.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Can takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Can blocks a jab.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Can works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Can scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Lee misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Can to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee cracks Can with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Can to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Can misses with an uppercut
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee thumps Can with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Can's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Can looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Can will feel that in the morning.
Lee staying out of range there.
Can avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
That kick from Lee tenderised Can's leg. Can is trying to keep his angry face on.
Can on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Can misses with a hook
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lee tenderised Can's leg. Can is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Lee misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Can.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Can.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Can misses the jab.
Can lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Can on the side of the head.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
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!
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Can.
Lee feints and then cracks Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Can down.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Can misses with a straight right.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lee tenderised Can's leg. Can is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Can chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
A big right from Can misses.
Can on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Can will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a head kick. Can smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Can blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Can lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Can.
That kick from Lee tenderised Can's leg. Can is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Can moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Can swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on The Can's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee moves out of range as Can strikes.
The crowd cheers as Can lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Can checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Can connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Can throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee 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.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Can's sensitive parts.
Can steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Can connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee feints and then cracks Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Can down.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Can avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Can on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Can takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
The Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Can.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Can connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Can. That did some damage!
Can misses with a body shot.
Can throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
A big left from Can misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Can misses with a straight left.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Lee lands a front kick.
Can missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Can's front leg but catches the back leg as Can tries to avoid it.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Can's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Can looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
A punch combination from Can misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee connects with a leg kick. Can looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Can lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Can looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Can throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 47:49
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee is the new lightweight champion!
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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupiters Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garen Crownguard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jupiters Cock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Garen Crownguard!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cock punishes Crownguard's body with a nice straight punch.
Crownguard slips a jab from Cock.
Cock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good exchange - Cock coming out on top.
Cock throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crownguard throws a head kick that Cock semi-blocks.
Cock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cock cracks Crownguard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crownguard to stand back up!
Crownguard is rocked!
Cock shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Crownguard takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cock sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Crownguard bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jupiters Cock!
Post fight, an emotional Jupiters Cock said 'KO by Cock Slap, enjoy.'.
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