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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Judah acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Walter White! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Judah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily. White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judah throws out the jab. Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Judah.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target. Judah moves away from the strike by White. White takes one to the chin there. White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Judah blocks the elbow strike.
Judah working aggressively here.
White dodges an elbow strike from Judah.
White trying to stall but Judah improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Judah.
It looks like Walter White has been cut. White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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! White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Judah lands with a right hand. Judah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target. White scores with a jab.
It looks like David Judah has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Judah throws a shot to the body.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym in the buildup to the fight. White moves out of range of the leg kick from Judah. Judah darts in and clinches White up against the cage. White misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah 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. White has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Judah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow. A short left from Judah. Judah is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Judah looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Judah throws an elbow but misses. White is leaning against Judah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White misses with a hook from the clinch. Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow. Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow. Judah scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Judah tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage. Good body shot from Judah.
Judah blocks an elbow strike from White.
Judah lands a damaging elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Judah.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White. Judah digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected. Judah can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice elbow from Judah. Judah lands a nice uppercut. Judah works on White's body with a couple of short punches. White is breathing heavily. White takes a shot to the head. White misses with a body punch.
White takes a shot to the head.
White is rocked! A body shot lands from Judah.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Judah has White pressed against the cage. He pushes White back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Judah throws a beautiful elbow that sends White crashing to the floor! Judah piles on the pressure with more strikes! White is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Judah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Rubio (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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177 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
42 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Baddabing! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebasti Rubio! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Baddabing misses its intended target. Baddabing avoids the head kick by Rubio.
Rubio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baddabing connects with a single shot there. Baddabing moves out of range of the strikes. Sebasti Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rubio drives through and clinches with Baddabing against the cage.
Baddabing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rubio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baddabing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rubio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Baddabing lands a right hand. Baddabing decides to pull guard. Rubio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Baddabing is trying to hold Rubio in close to prevent damage but Rubio has managed to pass into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Baddabing trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing gets back to full guard.
Rubio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rubio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Baddabing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rubio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Baddabing trying to control the position.
Baddabing has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rubio has passed into side control.
Baddabing tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baddabing is trying to control Rubio's posture but Rubio avoids it. Baddabing tries to improve position but can't. Baddabing is not content to let Rubio control the position. Baddabing managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rubio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubio landing strikes. Baddabing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Baddabing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Baddabing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rubio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rubio's back! Rubio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baddabing's guard. Nice work there by Rubio.
Baddabing trying to control the position.
Rubio is looking to work some ground and pound but Baddabing has wrist control. Rubio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rubio is in close to Baddabing's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rubio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rubio trying to control but Baddabing is working from the bottom. Baddabing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Baddabing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Baddabing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baddabing trying to control the position.
Rubio wants to pass the guard but Baddabing is keeping the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rubio wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving. Baddabing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebasti Rubio will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rubio tries to land a leg kick but Baddabing saw it coming and moves away.
Rubio throws a head kick that misses. Rubio wants to clinch up but Baddabing keeps it at a distance. Rubio scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut. Baddabing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sebasti Rubio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rubio misses with a looping right. Rubio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rubio tries to work over Baddabing's front leg with a kick but Baddabing checks it. Baddabing lands with a hook. Rubio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rubio looks to throw the jab but Baddabing is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Baddabing misses. A big right from Baddabing misses. Rubio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rubio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rubio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rubio is looking to chop away at Baddabing's legs. Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Rubio. Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baddabing. Rubio throws a jab but it's blocked by Baddabing. Rubio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baddabing lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Rubio lands. Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rubio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Baddabing connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A leg kick checked by Baddabing. Baddabing looks to throw the jab but Rubio is out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubio! But no joy. Rubio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rubio throws a lazy right hand but Baddabing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Rubio misses with a low kick.
Rubio throws a solid leg kick but Baddabing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rubio. Rubio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Baddabing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rubio tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubio tries a head kick but it misses.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Rubio moved out of range nicely. Rubio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baddabing jabs Rubio right on the nose. Rubio blinks but takes it well. Rubio misses with a two punch combination.
Rubio blocks a jab. Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Rubio. Baddabing steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rubio. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubio throws a head kick that misses. Rubio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Rubio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baddabing in his tracks. Baddabing swings for the body but Rubio moves out of range.
Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubio. Baddabing has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rubio finds it's way round the side to connect with Baddabing's head. No joy there for Rubio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sebasti Rubio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rubio looks to throw the jab but Baddabing is out of range. Rubio throws a head kick but Baddabing moves out of range.
Rubio lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubio lands a nice hook to Baddabing's body. Baddabing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rubio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baddabing slips a jab and a cross from Rubio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baddabing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rubio tries to sprawl but Baddabing drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rubio has his hands clasped together around Baddabing's back. He's all about the action. Rubio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Baddabing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Baddabing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rubio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Baddabing is keen to just control but Rubio is a slippery customer. Rubio wants to control but Baddabing is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rubio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rubio. Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubio swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baddabing throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebasti Rubio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baddabing avoids the head kick by Rubio.
Baddabing with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubio to score with a decent uppercut. Baddabing scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Baddabing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubio.
Rubio connects with a looping right hand.
Baddabing dodges the punch combination from Rubio.
Rubio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rubio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Baddabing lands a jab to the nose. Rubio throws a looping overhand right but Baddabing ducks down to avoid it. Baddabing takes a swing at Rubio's ribcage but misses. Rubio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing looks to land a combination but Rubio avoids it well. Baddabing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The fighters circling - Baddabing throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rubio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baddabing. Rubio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubio looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Baddabing misses with an uppercut. Rubio saw that one coming. Sloppy strikes from Rubio. Those never looked like landing. Baddabing feinted with a counter takedown. Rubio misses with a head kick.
Baddabing connects with a crisp jab. Baddabing moves out of range of the strikes. Baddabing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rubio sprawls and moves away. Rubio blocks a leg kick. Rubio throws a big shot that misses. Baddabing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Manny Baddabing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rubio throws an off balance right hand
and Baddabing counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Baddabing is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rubio won't allow Baddabing to pass to mount. Baddabing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Baddabing is working for a kimura but Rubio is defending it quite comfortably.
Rubio tries to roll over but Baddabing keeps him under control. Baddabing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baddabing passes the guard and advances to mount! Baddabing controlling his opponent. Rubio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Baddabing with good strikes from the mount here! Rubio taking shots to the head. Baddabing landing strikes from the mount and Rubio is in trouble!
Rubio is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oooooh, big shot lands for Baddabing! Rubio is hurt baaadly! Baddabing is firing away with more strikes - Rubio is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Baddabing! Manny Baddabing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennox Mayweather Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and John Li. Mayweather Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Rocking with the G.O.A.T.. Li comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - hit em up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lennox Mayweather Jr.! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Li! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mayweather Jr. closes the distance and clinches. Li is trying to pull guard but Mayweather Jr. turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mayweather Jr. tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
A short right from Mayweather Jr. on the inside. Mayweather Jr. gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Mayweather Jr. lands a shoulder strike. Mayweather Jr. works on Li's body with a couple of short punches. A right hand to the body from Mayweather Jr..
Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayweather Jr. pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lennox Mayweather Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li. Mayweather Jr. gets caught napping as Li dives in and scores a takedown. Mayweather Jr. manages to retain guard. Li has gone for a leg lock! Mayweather Jr. slips out almost immediately though and dives into Li's guard. Mayweather Jr. is looking to stand up but Li won't let him. 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. Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet. Mayweather Jr. has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mayweather Jr. is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Mayweather Jr. avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mayweather Jr. working some strikes from top position. Li is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mayweather Jr. has his hands clasped together but Li extends and breaks Mayweather Jr.'s desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Li.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Li! John Li is the new heavyweight champion! A relieved looking John Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tim Horton enters the cage!
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roxton misses with a low kick.
Roxton throws a right hand that Horton ducks under and follows up with a left that Horton also avoids with ease. Horton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Roxton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Roxton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Roxton wants to sweep but no luck. Roxton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Horton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roxton has his hands on Horton's head, controlling the position. Horton slips nicely into half guard. Roxton wants to get back to full guard. Roxton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horton's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Roxton controlling his opponent. Roxton throwing strikes here but Horton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Roxton wants to control the pace but Horton is squirming around nicely. Horton gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Horton manages to get to full guard.
Roxton postures up in Horton's guard and throws a big left but Horton blocks it. Roxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horton has a closed guard, preventing Roxton from standing up. Roxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horton is keeping the position for now. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Horton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Horton keeping moving, preventing Roxton from controlling successfully. Horton working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Horton is controlling Roxton's posture. Horton looking to control but Roxton passes into half guard.
Horton is trying to maintain the position but Roxton is very close to passing his half guard. Roxton tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Horton is not content to let Roxton control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Horton goes for a double leg but Roxton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roxton continues to drive forward. Roxton misses with a two punch combination.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Roxton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roxton misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Horton. What's Roxton going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Roxton wants to control but Horton postures up. Roxton is looking for a sweep. Horton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roxton to his feet. Roxton looks to land a combination. Horton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Horton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horton fails with the takedown. Mitch Roxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton. Roxton scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Roxton dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roxton as he jumps to the side. Roxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Roxton cracks the inside of Horton's front leg. Roxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roxton pinned against the cage. Roxton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Horton dives in and scores a takedown into Roxton's guard. Horton being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Horton tries to get to full guard but Roxton has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roxton trying to pass the guard but Horton defending well. Horton trying to control from the bottom.
Horton is refusing to be controlled, as Roxton sits in half guard. Horton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Horton is controlling Roxton's trapped leg to prevent Roxton from advancing to side control. Horton wants to control but Roxton is keeping busy and won't allow it. Horton is not content to let Roxton control the position. Horton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Horton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horton has Roxton pulled in close to control his posture. Roxton trying to move into half guard but instead Horton has managed to sweep! Horton is working Roxton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Horton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roxton keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully. Roxton pulls Horton in to control the position. Horton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roxton's head. Roxton is trying to keep Horton in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Horton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Horton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roxton's guard. Horton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roxton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horton. Roxton is looking for a sweep. Horton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Horton trying to pass the guard but Roxton defending well. Roxton keeping control of the position. Roxton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Roxton tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control. Roxton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Horton preventing the sweep. Horton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roxton's head. Horton wants to control from the top but Roxton keeps moving. Roxton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Horton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roxton's head. Roxton controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Roxton is trying to control the position but Horton postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horton goes for a double leg but Roxton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roxton continues to drive forward. Roxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horton. Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Roxton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horton checks a low kick from Roxton. Roxton misses with a wild body shot. Horton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roxton's guard. Roxton trying to keep a closed guard but Horton is proving a slippery customer.
Horton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Roxton wants to sweep here but Horton controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Roxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Horton chips away with some ground and pound. Horton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Roxton is trying to control the position but Horton postures up. Roxton has control of Horton's left arm, preventing Horton from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mitch Roxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Roxton misses with a leg kick. Roxton throws a half hearted mid kick. Horton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Horton shoots in for a takedown but Roxton shows good takedown defense. Mitch Roxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton. Roxton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horton. Horton darts in looking for a takedown but Roxton gets double underhooks and turns Horton into the cage. Roxton stuffs the takedown. Horton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roxton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roxton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Horton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Horton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Roxton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horton. Horton shoots for a takedown but Roxton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Horton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Roxton. Roxton appears to be looking for a big counter. Horton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roxton swivels and escapes. Roxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Roxton getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Roxton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Roxton misses with the combination.
Roxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horton circles away quickly and effectively. No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt. Mitch Roxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Horton shoots in but no luck this time. Roxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Horton misses with a takedown attempt - Roxton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roxton scoring well with a low kick there.
Horton darts in looking for a takedown but Roxton gets double underhooks and turns Horton into the cage. Horton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Horton shoots in but Roxton avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Roxton. Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Roxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horton circles away quickly and effectively. Horton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roxton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Roxton lands a jab-cross combination. Roxton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Horton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roxton is aware though and is defending well. Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Horton is looking for a triangle but Roxton pushes his legs off easily.
Roxton trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Mitch Roxton showed his dominance in that final round. I think Roxton 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mitch Roxton! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mitch Roxton! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mitch Roxton!
Mitch Roxton wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Mitch Roxton 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 MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerfist's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. Chad Griggs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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209 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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammerfist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hammerfist throws a nice outside leg kick. We've been informed that Griggs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Hammerfist lands with a nice body kick. Griggs fails with a takedown attempt. Griggs looks winded! Hammerfist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Griggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammerfist defends it nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Hammerfist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Griggs moves into range and connects with a jab. Hammerfist looking for a takedown here - he's got it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Griggs keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist stands and steps away. Griggs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hammerfist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hammerfist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A good leg kick by Hammerfist. Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hammerfist connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammerfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target. Hammerfist scores with a one two! Griggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Hammerfist throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily. Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. 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! Griggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Hammerfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist slips under a jab from Griggs. Hammerfist slips under a jab. Hammerfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Hammerfist ducks down to avoid it. Griggs throws an off balance right hand
letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand. Hammerfist with a body punch. A glancing blow. Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Hammerfist. Griggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammerfist is fending him off so far but Griggs persists. Nope, Hammerfist circles away and we're back to standing. Hammerfist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griggs. MC Hammerfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Griggs. Griggs fails to land the takedown. Hammerfist clinches with his opponent.
Griggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammerfist shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hammerfist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away. Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Hammerfist has the dominant position. Hammerfist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Chad Griggs has been cut. Hammerfist scores with a shoulder strike. Hammerfist pushes Griggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hammerfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammerfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range. Hammerfist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hammerfist drives through with a takedown into Griggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Griggs wants to hit a switch here but Hammerfist passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Griggs there! Griggs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griggs is looking to escape. Hammerfist lands a big elbow.
That's four 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! Hammerfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammerfist is landing with some decent strikes but Griggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hammerfist has control of Griggs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griggs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by Hammerfist.
Griggs is rocked! Hammerfist working Griggs over with strikes here. Griggs is bucking up trying to escape but Hammerfist cracks him with another couple of good strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Hammerfist dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammerfist connects with a jab. Hammerfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Griggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand. Griggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammerfist finish him? MC Hammerfist is winning the standup battle so far. Griggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammerfist's half guard. Griggs seems to have recovered his senses. Hammerfist looking for submissions off his back. Hammerfist preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Griggs not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hammerfist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Griggs keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Griggs working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist 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. Hammerfist postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it. Griggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hammerfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've been hearing good reports from Hammerfist'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. Hammerfist scoring with punches to the head and body. Griggs controls Hammerfist momentarily but Hammerfist frees himself. Griggs keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully. Hammerfist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hammerfist throws a strike but Griggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammerfist, not yet. Hammerfist is trying to keep Griggs in close.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hammerfist with a hook. Hammerfist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hammerfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Griggs wants to control but Hammerfist is keeping busy and won't allow it. MC Hammerfist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Griggs is breathing heavily. Griggs wants to improve his position but Hammerfist is controlling well.
Hammerfist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammerfist is working for a submission of some sort.
Griggs is staying active underneath Hammerfist, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Well, if Hammerfist 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Hammerfist dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Griggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Griggs swings for the body but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Griggs works the jab nicely. Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A thudding body kick lands there by Hammerfist!
A good leg kick by Hammerfist. Hammerfist with a hook. Griggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammerfist. Hammerfist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hammerfist connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammerfist lands with a nice body kick. Griggs looks for a takedown but Hammerfist sprawls well. Hammerfist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. That kick from Hammerfist tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on. Griggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. 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! Hammerfist has closed the distance and engaged Griggs in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammerfist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around? Hammerfist working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hammerfist scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head. Hammerfist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Griggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hammerfist leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammerfist.
Hammerfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Griggs backwards. Hammerfist stalling the fight.
Hammerfist drops Griggs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Griggs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hammerfist dips a shoulder and cracks Griggs with a mighty uppercut! Griggs falls back against the cage and Hammerfist unloads with a barrage of strikes! Griggs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hammerfist screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MC Hammerfist! During a confident post fight interview, MC Hammerfist 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the theme from titanic. 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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29
201 lbs
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194 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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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
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Amaral! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Amaral throws a right and a left that both miss. Earlandson moves out of range of the strikes. Earlandson shoots for a double leg takedown but Amaral sprawls well. He's pushed Earlandson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Amaral looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Earlandson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Earlandson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amaral - the referee stops the clock and Earlandson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amaral. Earlandson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Earlandson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Amaral counters with a three punch combo that has Earlandson backing up. Earlandson nods at Amaral to acknowledge the strikes. Earlandson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Earlandson tries to close the distance and clinch but Amaral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Earlandson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amaral. Amaral looks to land a body kick but Earlandson moved away. Earlandson shoots in for a double leg but Amaral sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amaral lands a two punch combo.
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! Amaral scores with a three punch combo!
Earlandson slips under a jab from Amaral. Amaral defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlandson. Amaral is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Amaral stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amaral wants it to stay on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Amaral. Earlandson does a little dance to reset his feet. Earlandson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Earlandson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amaral wants to control but Earlandson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Earlandson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Earlandson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Amaral defend it? Earlandson steps over the head and cranks it - Amaral is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Earlandson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kermit Earlandson! Kermit Earlandson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brady Helix has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Daniels's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Daniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Helix! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Helix misses with a looping left. Daniels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels. Helix throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range. Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix. Helix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range. Helix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Daniels scores with a jab. Helix acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A jab lands there for Helix.
It looks like John Daniels has been cut. Helix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helix moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Helix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daniels defends it well. Helix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Helix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helix throws out the jab. Helix 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. Daniels connects with an inside leg kick. Helix dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Helix's head and hops out. Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Helix breaks away and moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Helix. John Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Helix. Helix tries to work over Daniels's front leg with a kick but Daniels checks it. Jab by Daniels. Helix looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range. Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Helix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Helix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Daniels holds on to Helix's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daniels is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Helix wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy. Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Helix tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daniels's legs. Daniels trying his best to control but Helix has mounted him. Helix tries to control but Daniels wriggling away. Helix punching from mount but Daniels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels tries to lock up and control but Helix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Helix is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daniels has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daniels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Helix unloading with bombs! Daniels slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Helix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Helix drops an elbow to the side of Daniels's head. Helix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daniels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daniels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Helix wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Daniels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniels. Helix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Daniels is trying to keep Helix in close.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully. Helix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Helix dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Daniels's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daniels is looking to clinch. Helix throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem. Daniels throws a front kick that sends Helix stumbling back into the cage. Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helix has time to react. Daniels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Daniels darts in and clinches Helix up against the cage. Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Helix tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Helix drops back down to his feet.
Helix can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land. Helix scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Helix tries for a takedown. No joy.
John Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Helix. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Helix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Helix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Helix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels lands a body punch. Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it. Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. John Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far. Daniels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Helix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels. Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels pushes Helix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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! Helix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helix lands a shoulder strike. Helix misses with the head strike.
Helix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Daniels working Helix over with knees to the body. Helix manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Daniels trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom. Helix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Helix is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom. Helix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well. Helix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helix swivels though and keeps the full guard. Helix pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Helix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Helix with a flurry of punches that miss. Helix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daniels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daniels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daniels!
Daniels decides to take the fight back to the feet. Helix lands with a nice body punch. Daniels throws a jab when Helix was well out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Helix. That's going to slow Daniels down. Helix walks into a left hand. Daniels throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Daniels dominated that second round. The cut man is working on John Daniels's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Helix shoots in looking for a takedown. Daniels tries to sprawl out of it but Helix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daniels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Helix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Daniels looks to land a body kick but Helix moved away. Daniels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Helix sees it coming and checks it nicely. Helix feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helix throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helix's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Daniels stands up and waves to Helix to follow him. Daniels misses with a body shot.
And Helix tries to counter it with a takedown but Daniels pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Helix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Daniels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Helix. Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helix swats him away and circles back towards the center. Daniels blocks a jab. Daniels thuds a left hand into Helix's body. Helix throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range. Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Helix breaks away and moves out of range. Daniels feints and then cracks Helix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helix down. Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Decent striking displayed by Daniels there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helix.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Helix lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice jab there from Helix. Sloppy strikes from Helix. Those never looked like landing. A good leg kick by Daniels. Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helix moves away. Helix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels. Helix throws a series of strikes that have Daniels backpedaling.
John Daniels is winning the standup battle so far. Helix scores with a leg kick.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Helix tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch. Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Helix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Helix is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now. John Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Helix. Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut. Daniels pushes Helix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage. Daniels lands with a left to the head. A short left from Daniels. A hook to the body from Daniels.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut. Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Helix won't want to take too many of those. Daniels crunches a lovely knee into Helix's ribcage. Daniels lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A short right from Daniels on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Helix throws an elbow that misses.
Helix is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Helix into the cage. Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Daniels presses Helix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right from Daniels on the inside. Helix ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Helix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Daniels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Daniels wants to pass the guard but Helix is keeping the position. Helix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! John Daniels showed his dominance in that final round. I think Daniels 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for John Daniels! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for John Daniels! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for John Daniels!
John Daniels wins by unanimous decision! A victorious John Daniels 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 Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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212 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
44 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Narushima! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Narushima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dzhugashvili jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dzhugashvili closes the distance looking to clinch and Narushima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dzhugashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Narushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dzhugashvili wants to counter the offense by Narushima and move into the clinch position. Narushima swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili. Narushima throws a body punch but Dzhugashvili moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Narushima misses. Narushima connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Narushima misses with a wild body shot. Narushima scores with a punch to the head. An inside leg kick lands from Narushima. Narushima is looking to wear down Dzhugashvili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dzhugashvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch. It looked like Narushima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Narushima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Narushima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Narushima duly obliges.
It looks like Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has been cut. Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but Narushima is avoiding it.
Narushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Narushima is having none of it. Dzhugashvili on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Narushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Narushima avoids it. Narushima misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Narushima. Narushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dzhugashvili misses with a wild body shot. Narushima misses with a leg kick. Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch. Narushima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narushima keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Narushima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Narushima was looking to counter with a kick there. Dzhugashvili clinches with his opponent.
Narushima lands a shoulder strike. Narushima lands with a short head shot on the inside. Narushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhugashvili is trying to maintain a safe position but Narushima gets an underhook and turns Dzhugashvili into the cage. Narushima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A shot in the inside from Narushima. Narushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima lands a nice shot to the body. Narushima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Narushima. Narushima misses with some punches.
Dzhugashvili lands with a light punch inside. Narushima misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narushima. Dzhugashvili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Narushima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Narushima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards. Dzhugashvili looking to throw knees to the head but Narushima is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narushima. Narushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhugashvili. Narushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhugashvili. Dzhugashvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Dzhugashvili prevents a body shot from Narushima. A nice right hand lands inside from Narushima. Narushima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dzhugashvili misses with a short punch on the inside. Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Narushima tries to work over Dzhugashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Narushima avoiding damage as Dzhugashvili throws knees to the body.
A short right from Narushima on the inside. Dzhugashvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narushima's elbow. Dzhugashvili working aggressively here.
Narushima lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Narushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhugashvili controls his hands.
Narushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narushima. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dzhugashvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzhugashvili wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dzhugashvili looking to throw knees to the head but Narushima is blocking nicely.
Narushima lands a right hand. Dzhugashvili blocks an uppercut.
Dzhugashvili prevents Narushima from breaking the clinch. Dzhugashvili tries to throw a body punch but Narushima avoids it by throwing Dzhugashvili back against the cage. Dzhugashvili lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut. Narushima scores with a shot to the side of Dzhugashvili's head. Narushima digs a right hand underneath Dzhugashvili's ribcage. Dzhugashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected. Narushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhugashvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima misses with a hook from the clinch. Narushima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dzhugashvili scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narushima. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Dzhugashvili avoids the body shot from Narushima.
Narushima keeps the fight on the outside. Dzhugashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narushima.
Narushima throws a front kick that sends Dzhugashvili stumbling back into the cage. Dzhugashvili has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Narushima pushes him off. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dzhugashvili crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Narushima - the referee stops the clock and Dzhugashvili gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Narushima. Dzhugashvili manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Narushima cracks the inside of Dzhugashvili's front leg. Narushima misses with a leg kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dzhugashvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Narushima finds it's way round the side to connect with Dzhugashvili's head. Dzhugashvili needs to keep his hands up - Narushima had a free shot at his head there. Narushima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dzhugashvili is out of range and Narushima settles back down. Narushima drops Dzhugashvili with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dzhugashvili looks back up at him and smiles so Narushima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dzhugashvili is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Narushima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dzhugashvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Narushima finish him? Are you kidding me?! Narushima ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dzhugashvili clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Narushima! Ryo Narushima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - The Funeral. Greene is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - In The End . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23 - 10 - 1 |
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169 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
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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
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Watson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Greene! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Watson scores with a head kick. Greene tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Anton Greene has been cut. Thomas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Greene keeps the fight on the outside. Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook. Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watson connects with an inside leg kick. Greene throws a leg kick that misses. Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've been informed that Greene has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Greene feints and then cracks Watson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watson down. Watson tries a low kick but Greene avoids it. Watson sets himself, and Greene steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time. Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene. Greene throws a big shot that misses. Greene connects with a crisp jab. Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Watson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Greene closes the distance and clinches. Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Greene misses with a knee to the head. Greene working aggressively here.
Greene breaks the clinch.
Greene misses with a wild body shot. Watson swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Watson. Greene steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson. Watson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greene's calf. Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Watson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Watson lands a high kick!
Greene is rocked! Watson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Watson steps in with a hook that catches Greene right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Watson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Greene looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Watson! In his post fight interview, Thomas Watson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongtong has chosen Blackened as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Binse! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Binse scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mongtong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mongtong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mongtong missing with a left hand there. Binse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mongtong misses with a body kick. Binse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mongtong. That did some damage! Binse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mongtong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mongtong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Binse misses with a lunging right hand
and Mongtong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've been informed that Mongtong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Mongtong scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A slow jab from Binse misses its intended target. A bone on bone clash there as Binse blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Binse. Mongtong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binse attempts a counter takedown but Mongtong avoids it well and moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mongtong throws a half hearted mid kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Binse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mongtong - the referee stops the clock and Binse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mongtong. Binse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Binse throws a leg kick but Mongtong checks it. Binse lands a body shot.
Binse scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Binse scores with a one two! Mongtong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A nice inside leg kick there by Binse. That's going to slow Mongtong down. Mongtong is looking to slow Binse down with leg kicks. Mongtong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Binse moves out of range of the leg kick from Mongtong. Binse misses with a body shot.
Mongtong counters with a body kick. Binse misses with a leg kick. Mongtong misses with a straight left. Mongtong takes a swing at Binse's ribcage but misses. Binse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mongtong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Binse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mongtong swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mongtong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binse.
A head kick from Mongtong lands but Binse takes it in his stride. Binse has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. This has been an exciting period of action! Binse defending well as Mongtong loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Binse blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Binse. Binse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongtong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Binse, as that shot connected.
Binse throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Binse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mongtong. Binse avoids a kick to the body.
Binse with a poor takedown and Mongtong counters with a straight right hand. Good shot there by Binse. Binse throws a low kick, looking for Mongtong's leg but Mongtong calmly moves out of range. Binse throws a low kick but Mongtong moves out of range easily. Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick lands there from Binse. Mongtong's corner calls for a 1-2. Mongtong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Binse throws an overhand right that lands on Mongtong's shoulder, as Mongtong tries to avoid the shot. Binse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Binse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Binse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mongtong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Binse blocks a low kick nicely. Mongtong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Binse checks it well. Binse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mongtong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mongtong misses with a wild body shot. Binse ducks under a wild hook from Mongtong. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mongtong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Binse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Binse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Binse is out of range. Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongtong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mongtong blocks a jab. Mongtong slips a straight right by Binse. Mongtong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Binse feints and then cracks Mongtong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mongtong down. A nice inside leg kick there by Mongtong. That's going to slow Binse down. Binse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Mongtong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mongtong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Binse is out of range and Mongtong settles back down. Mongtong ducks under a wild hook from Binse. Donk. Binse catches Mongtong right on the button with a cross. Binse throws a head kick but Mongtong moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mongtong - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Binse needs to keep his hands up - Mongtong had a free shot at his head there. Binse moves out of range as Mongtong strikes. Binse throws a leg kick and Mongtong counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Binse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mongtong manages to avoid it. Mongtong throws a hook but Binse avoids it easily. Binse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Mongtong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Binse misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mongtong takes one to the side of the head.
Binse throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Binse scores with a spinning back kick! Mongtong scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Christopher Binse will probably get the nod. That's time! Binse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Binse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Binse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mongtong's head. Mongtong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Christopher Binse is winning the standup battle so far. Binse throws a front kick aimed at Mongtong's knee but Mongtong avoids it well. Mongtong dodges the punch combination from Binse.
Mongtong throws a nice looking combination but Binse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Binse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Binse misses with a head kick.
Binse avoids the body shot from Mongtong.
Mongtong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Binse is working Mongtong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Mongtong wants to control the position but Binse says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Binse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mongtong wants to improve his position but Binse is controlling well.
Mongtong is trying to control but can't.
Mongtong wants to improve his position but Binse is controlling well.
Mongtong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Binse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Binse's back! Binse showing good submission defense here.
Binse wants to escape the position.
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. Binse staying busy and making it hard for Mongtong to control. I really don't envy Binse right now.
Binse rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Binse wants to improve his position but Mongtong is controlling well.
Mongtong is looking to take a break and control but Binse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Binse has a hand on Mongtong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mongtong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Binse is trying to escape the mount.
Binse prevents Mongtong from taking his back. Binse manages to regain half guard. Good work. Binse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mongtong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mongtong is trying to control the action in half guard but Binse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mongtong prevents Binse from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mongtong is pressing down on Binse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Binse is holding on for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christopher Binse will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mongtong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Binse tries to counter with a takedown but Mongtong is quick to defend against it. Binse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Binse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Mongtong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mongtong lands a jab to the nose. Binse thuds a left hand into Mongtong's body. Binse slips a straight right by Mongtong. Binse throws a jab when Mongtong was well out of range. Binse thumps Mongtong with a low kick. Binse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mongtong avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mongtong with a body punch. A glancing blow. Binse swings for the body but Mongtong moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Binse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mongtong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Binse if he has to take too many more of those.
Binse throws a head kick but Mongtong moves out of range.
Binse takes a kick to the side of the head. Mongtong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Binse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mongtong's sensitive parts. Binse connects with a body shot that sends Mongtong's belly button to the back. Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Binse appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mongtong, as that shot connected.
Binse cracks Mongtong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Binse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Binse!
Binse scores with a jab to the head.
Mongtong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Binse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mongtong. Binse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Binse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mongtong to score with a decent uppercut. Binse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Binse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mongtong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Binse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongtong.
Mongtong throws out a counter right but Binse avoids it with no problem. Binse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongtong.
Jab from Binse. An inside leg kick from Binse misses. Binse dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mongtong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mongtong throws a low kick, looking for Binse's leg but Binse calmly moves out of range. Mongtong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Binse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong. Binse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mongtong. That did some damage! A left lands for Binse.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mongtong 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. Binse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Binse swings for the body but Mongtong moves out of range.
Mongtong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binse.
Mongtong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mongtong tries a low kick but Binse avoids it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mongtong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Binse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Binse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Binse sizes up Mongtong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mongtong blocks a head kick by Binse.
Binse shoots for a takedown but Mongtong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mongtong scores with a leg kick.
Mongtong just misses with a punch to the body.
Binse misses the body punch and Mongtong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Binse moves out of range of the body kick from Mongtong.
Binse feinted with a counter takedown. Mongtong lands with a straight right. Binse didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mongtong throws a quick inside leg kick. Binse lands with a good body shot. Binse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mongtong.
Binse misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Binse. Mongtong does a little dance to reset his feet. Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Binse.
Mongtong misses with a few strikes there.
Binse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Binse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mongtong. Binse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Binse dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Binse's corner calls for a 1-2. Binse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Binse on the wrong end of a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Christopher Binse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mongtong. Binse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongtong checks a leg kick nicely. Binse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mongtong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mongtong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mongtong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mongtong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Binse is out of range and Mongtong settles back down. Mongtong throws a leg kick and Binse counters with a takedown into side control. Binse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Binse misses with the ground and pound. Mongtong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Binse's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mongtong has hold of Binse's hands but Binse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ground and pound from Binse. Binse prevents Mongtong from improving his position. Binse tries to pass to full mount but Mongtong defends it. Binse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Binse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Binse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mongtong keeps working. Binse is really struggling to control Mongtong but he's trying to hold on to the position. Mongtong wants to improve his position but Binse is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mongtong clobbers Binse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Binse throws the kick towards the body but Mongtong avoids it. Binse avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mongtong throws a leg kick but Binse moved away. Mongtong moves out of range of the leg kick from Binse. Binse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mongtong eats them both and turns towards Binse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Binse throws an overhand right that lands on Mongtong's shoulder, as Mongtong tries to avoid the shot. Mongtong feints a counter leg kick. Mongtong misses with a body shot.
Binse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Mongtong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Binse's head backwards. Binse scores with the left hand. Mongtong knows he should have avoided that one. Mongtong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Binse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. An inside leg kick lands from Mongtong. Mongtong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Binse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mongtong misses the shot to the body. Mongtong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Binse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mongtong scrambles back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Binse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mongtong.
Binse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Binse checks a leg kick. Mongtong cracks Binse with an open hand slap. A looping hook to the body misses from Binse. Mongtong does a little dance to reset his feet. Good work by Mongtong as he checks the leg kick. Mongtong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Binse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mongtong manages to avoid it. Mongtong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Binse cracks Mongtong with a good jab. Mongtong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Mongtong. Mongtong scores with a hook to the body. Binse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse had his way with Wong Mongtong in that round. That's time! Binse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Mongtong misses. Mongtong throws a wild body kick that Binse sees coming a mile off. Binse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Binse is trying to control the action in half guard but Mongtong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Mongtong wants to get back to full guard but Binse has mounted him! Binse with shots to the head and body - Mongtong looks very uncomfortable down there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mongtong is looking to get to half guard. Binse wants to control the pace but Mongtong is squirming around nicely. 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. Binse with good strikes from the mount here! Mongtong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Binse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mongtong hang on? Binse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mongtong is looking to escape. Mongtong tries to hold on but Binse pushes him away. Wong Mongtong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Binse dominating with strikes here. Binse lands a big elbow. Mongtong is looking to improve his position but Binse isn't that keen on the idea. Binse with shots to the head and body - Mongtong looks very uncomfortable down there. Binse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Mongtong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mongtong is bucking up trying to escape but Binse cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Binse tries to control but Mongtong wriggling away. Binse unloading with bombs! Mongtong can't escape the position.
Binse working the ground and pound effectively.
Binse is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mongtong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Binse lands with some strikes. Binse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mongtong's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Binse landing strikes from the mount. Binse tries to control but Mongtong wriggling away. Binse lands a big elbow. Christopher Binse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mongtong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Binse tries to control but Mongtong wriggling away. Mongtong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight! Christopher Binse showed his dominance in that final round. Well Binse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Christopher Binse! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Christopher Binse! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Christopher Binse wins by unanimous decision! Christopher Binse retains his featherweight title! Christopher Binse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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