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EP 5: Ascension PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Out Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Dice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Out Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dice pinned against the ropes. Dice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dice.
No luck for Shadow with that takedown attempt.
Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dice.
Shadow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dice defends well and Shadow ends up having to push Dice into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnny Dice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Out Shadow.
Dice rushes Shadow and presses him up against the ropes.
Dice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dice tries to land a knee to the head but Shadow blocks with his arms.
Dice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dice with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shadow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shadow looks winded!
Shadow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shadow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow is looking to work some ground and pound but Dice has wrist control.
Shadow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dice working for a triangle but Shadow defends it easily.
Dice working a defensive guard here.
Dice throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shadow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shadow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dice looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shadow stands up over Dice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shadow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shadow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shadow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shadow is looking to pass into half guard but Dice pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dice is in guard.
Shadow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dice's guard.
Dice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shadow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shadow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadow.
Dice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dice throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dice looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shadow is defending well. Dice quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shadow has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dice celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Dice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ziadouh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nathan Mak enters the ring!
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Ziadouh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Mak!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziadouh jabs Mak right on the nose. Mak blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Nathan Mak has been cut.
Ziadouh throws a right hand that misses
and Mak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ziadouh drops Mak with a big left hand and mounts him. Mak is in big trouble!
Mak is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mak wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Ziadouh trying to control but Mak is having none of it.
Mak is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ziadouh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mak is looking to escape.
Ziadouh looking to secure an arm triangle but Mak defends it well.
Ziadouh won't let Mak get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Ziadouh has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Mak taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Ziadouh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Zanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Crap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Zanin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Crap!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crap takes one on the button.
Crap misses with a hook to the body
and Zanin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zanin blocks a low kick nicely.
Zanin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Anton Zanin has been cut.
Zanin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crap thows a leg kick but Zanin checks it
letting Zanin counter with a right hand.
Zanin cracks Crap with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zanin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crap to stand back up!
Crap is rocked!
Zanin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zanin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Crap's head, knocking him out cold! Zanin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Zanin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoolio Dawg (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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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoolio Dawg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock blocks a jab.
Dawg throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Rock blocks a head kick by Dawg.
Rock cracks Dawg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
It looks like Hoolio Dawg has been cut.
Dawg closes the distance and clinches.
Dawg stops a takedown attempt from Rock.
Dawg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawg takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawg is fending him off so far but Rock persists. Nope, Dawg circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock backing away here, and Dawg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dawg misses with a head kick.
Rock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawg quickly recovers to half guard.
Rock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dawg wants to get back to his feet.
Rock trying to control the action but Dawg is working from the bottom.
Rock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dawg sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Dawg defends the submission attempt.
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Dawg defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is keen to just control but Dawg is a slippery customer.
Dawg is trying to stand back up but Rock is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rock cracks Dawg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dawg to stand back up!
Rock goes for a double leg but Dawg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dawg continues to drive forward.
Dawg is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawg rushes Rock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dawg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawg digs a good body shot into Rock's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Rock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rock has been working on his balance at HARD WORK PAYS OFF! 11 elites Only 600, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dawg.
Rock Throws a clean left jab. Rock Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Dawg's chin! Dawg crumbles to the ground and Rock follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Crown!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crown is looking to clinch.
Ben Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crown scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Crown counters with a head kick.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Crown throws a head kick that misses.
Crown walks into a left hand.
Crown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simpson takes a step back to recover.
Crown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson thows a body kick. Crown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Crown wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Crown staying out of range there.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Crown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Crown's head but Crown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crown tries to counter with a clinch but Simpson shakes him off and moves away.
Simpson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson lands an overhand right.
Simpson cracks Crown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by Crown misses
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Crown shoots in.
Crown takes one on the button.
Crown pushes Simpson away with a front kick.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpson wants to clinch but Crown slips to the side
and Crown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Simpson.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crown's head backwards.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crown throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Crown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Crown saw that one coming.
Crown misses with a leg kick.
Simpson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crown wants to clinch.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crown has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Crown.
Crown wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Crown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crown scores with a push kick.
Donk. Simpson catches Crown right on the button with a cross.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crown manages to avoid it.
Simpson 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.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick
and Crown counters with a right hand to the body.
Crown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crown wants it to stay on the feet.
Crown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson throws the left hand but Crown avoids the punch easily.
Crown fails with the takedown.
Crown moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
Crown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Crown tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Crown looking for a takedown.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Crown.
Crown stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Crown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crown.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Crown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Simpson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crown can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crown tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Simpson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crown is trying to keep an underhook but Simpson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crown is looking to improve his position.
Simpson wants to work for an arm triangle but Crown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
Simpson wants to take a breather but Crown is having none of it.
Crown tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Simpson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crown gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Crown.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crown is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown working a defensive guard here.
Crown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Crown's legs - danger averted.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Crown keeps moving.
Simpson 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.
Crown working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good leg kick by Crown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crown can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crown looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
It looks like Simpson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simpson swings for the body but Crown moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crown sprawls well. Crown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Crown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson catches Crown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Crown or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Crown.
Simpson scores with a jab. Crown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Crown.
Crown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simpson dominated that second round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crown. Crown obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Crown slips the punch.
Crown blocks the body kick.
Crown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul Crown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Crown misses
and Simpson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crown ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crown's head.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson scores with a nice body kick.
Crown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson moves out of range as Crown throws a body kick.
Crown ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Crown.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson jabs Crown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Crown.
Simpson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crown.
Simpson jabs Crown right on the nose. Crown blinks but takes it well.
Simpson misses with a leg kick
and Crown counters with a nice body kick.
Crown tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crown checks it well.
Crown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crown drives through and clinches with Simpson against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Crown.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Crown tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crown trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Paul Crown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Crown.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Crown.
Crown is looking to control Simpson's arms but Simpson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crown has his back to the ropes.
Crown tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crown tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Simpson tries to work over Crown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crown taking a breather.
Crown misses with an elbow strike.
Crown trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Crown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Crown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul Crown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crown wants to stall.
Crown lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Crown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Simpson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Simpson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Moldoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moldoon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heaven Nor Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Junior !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Moldoon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior misses with a body shot.
Junior tries for a takedown but Moldoon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moldoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Moldoon.
Moldoon looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Moldoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior .
Junior drops his hands momentarily and Moldoon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moldoon takes a swing at Junior 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moldoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior lands a head shot.
Moldoon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junior dives in and grabs Moldoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moldoon pushes down on Junior 's head and hops out.
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!
Junior scores with a shot to the body.
Moldoon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Junior . Junior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moldoon misses with a looping left.
Moldoon scores with a jab.
Junior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moldoon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Junior dips to his left and cracks Moldoon with an uppercut!
A low kick from Moldoon misses
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moldoon won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior controlling the position.
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior has an Americana. Moldoon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Junior is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Junior hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Junior !
Chris Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Spanish guitar as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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190 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez jabs Baba right on the nose. Baba blinks but takes it well.
It looks like George Baba has been cut.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
so Baba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baba wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Baba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rodriguez prevents Baba from moving into mount.
Baba 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.
Baba remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Baba has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Baba pushes him away.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Baba sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baba lands a heavy elbow.
Baba has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodriguez's face.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Baba landing strikes from the mount and Rodriguez is in trouble!
Baba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baba breaks from Rodriguez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baba throwing strikes here but Rodriguez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Baba lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Baba controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Baba controlling the position easily from mount.
Baba is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rodriguez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rodriguez!
Baba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodriguez stacks Baba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriguez off and has taken his back!
Baba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rodriguez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rodriguez tries to roll but Baba sticks to his back.
Baba lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Baba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baba counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
Baba controlling from the top position.
Baba passes into half guard.
Baba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Baba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baba is looking to advance position but Rodriguez won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baba uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez.
Baba lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodriguez hang on?
Rodriguez wants to control but Baba is having none of it.
Baba prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
Baba scoring with strikes but Rodriguez is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Baba there.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baba is working away from the top position though.
Baba slows the pace down in half guard.
Baba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baba is landing with some decent strikes but Rodriguez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba misses with a head shot.
Baba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rodriguez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baba controlling his opponent.
Baba has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodriguez's face.
Baba with good strikes from the mount here!
Baba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baba prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is still trying to improve position.
Baba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baba working Rodriguez over with strikes here.
Baba controlling the pace for now.
Baba working for a submission but Rodriguez is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Baba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Baba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baba moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Baba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baba preventing the sweep.
Baba slips nicely into half guard.
Baba passes to full mount!
Baba raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Baba.
Baba controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba working the ground and pound effectively.
Rodriguez wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Baba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Baba in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rodriguez?
Baba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rodriguez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rodriguez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rodriguez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Baba!
After winning the bout, George Baba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusk comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Dusk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Hoop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoop takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dusk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dusk avoids the body shot from Hoop.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Hoop manages to avoid it.
Hoop scores with a body shot.
Dusk tries for a takedown but Hoop circles away easily
and Hoop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoop!
Hoop swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
Dusk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hoop connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hoop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dusk doesn't seem phased though.
Hoop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoop misses with a lunging right hand
and Dusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoop thumps Dusk with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop sizes up Dusk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoop misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dusk misses the target.
Hoop just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoop lands a glancing blow to the side of Dusk's head.
Hoop throws a leg kick but Dusk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoop throws a head kick but Dusk moves out of range.
Hoop jabs Dusk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoop misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Hoop.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoop.
Hoop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dusk ducks right into an uppercut from Hoop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk avoids the body shot from Hoop.
Dusk tries to counter with a takedown but Hoop is quick to defend against it.
John Hoop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoop throws a leg kick
and Dusk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoop scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoop misses with a hook. Dusk ducked under it nicely.
As Hoop looks to move away, Dusk throws a big counter combo bu Hoop just gets out of the way.
Hoop throws a head kick that misses
and Dusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dusk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hoop stuns Dusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Dusk with that takedown attempt.
Hoop is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoop with a nice cross.
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Dusk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dusk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoop lands a right hook to the body.
Dusk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Hoop does it's job there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dusk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Hoop manages to avoid it.
Hoop loads up on a big right hand but Dusk slips the punch.
Hoop looks for the body kick but Dusk saw that one coming.
It looked like Dusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoop lands a nice hook to Dusk's body. Dusk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Hoop misses.
Hoop throws a head kick that misses.
Dusk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoop.
Hoop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoop throws a front kick that sends Dusk stumbling back into the ropes.
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!
Dusk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dusk on the side of the head.
Hoop misses with a hook.
Dusk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoop tries a head kick but it misses.
Dusk is looking to counter punch.
Hoop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoop throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Hoop.
Hoop misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hoop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hoop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dusk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dusk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dusk slips a jab from Hoop.
Dusk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dusk blocks a jab.
Hoop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dusk blocks a jab.
Hoop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dusk misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dusk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoop lands a nice looking body shot.
Dusk blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dusk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
Dusk slips under a jab.
Dusk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoop.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dusk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dusk at a distance.
A jab from Hoop misses.
Hoop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dusk checks it well.
Dusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoop takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Hoop manages to avoid it.
Hoop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dusk moves away.
Hoop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
Hoop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoop throws a low kick but Dusk avoids it.
Dusk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoop sprawls and moves away.
John Hoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoop misses with a hook. Dusk ducked under it nicely.
Dusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoop throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoop lands with a good body shot.
Dusk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dusk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dusk takes one to the chin there.
Hoop misses with a looping right.
Dusk is looking to counter punch.
Dusk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoop has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hoop throws a body shot but no joy.
Dusk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dusk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoop is out of range.
Hoop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dusk moves away.
Dusk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dusk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoop throws a hook but Dusk avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dusk misses the target.
Hoop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Dusk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoop lands with a good body shot.
Hoop throws a jab when Dusk was well out of range.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Hoop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoop cracks Dusk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dusk.
Dusk dodges the punch combination from Hoop.
A little feinted left hand from Dusk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoop is looking to land body kicks.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Hoop manages to avoid it.
Hoop misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hoop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Dusk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoop.
Dusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Hoop finds it's way through Dusk's defenses.
Hoop misses with a hook.
Dusk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dusk walks into a jab.
Hoop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoop.
A slow jab from Hoop misses its intended target.
Dusk misses with a hook. Hoop ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoop, as that shot connected.
Dusk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoop misses with a body shot.
Dusk half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoop.
Hoop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoop lands a leg kick that knocks Dusk off balance momentarily.
Dusk moves out of range as Hoop strikes.
Dusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dusk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoop.
Hoop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dusk's calf.
Hoop cracks the inside of Dusk's front leg.
Hoop is looking to chop away at Dusk's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop throws a head kick but Dusk moves out of range.
Dusk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dusk defending well as Hoop loads up on a big left hand.
Dusk throws a quick counter head kick but Hoop was just out of range.
John Hoop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Hoop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoop scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoop throws a leg kick but Dusk checks it.
Hoop misses with a two punch combination.
Hoop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dusk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoop scores with a spinning back kick!
Dusk checks a low kick from Hoop.
Dusk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoop sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dusk circles away quickly and effectively.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Hoop manages to avoid it.
Dusk takes one to the chin there.
Hoop misses with a lunging right hand
and Dusk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dusk ducks under a wild hook from Hoop.
Hoop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Dusk attempts a counter takedown but Hoop avoids it well and moves away.
Hoop misses with a hook
and Hoop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dusk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dusk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoop throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Hoop does no damage.
Dusk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dusk shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoop sprawls well. He's pushed Dusk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoop cracks Dusk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoop misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Dusk misses the target.
Hoop fails to land with a series of punches.
Dusk is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Hoop - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoop misses with a body kick.
Dusk throws a big counter combination but Hoop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hoop misses with an uppercut.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dusk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dusk scrambles back to his feet.
Hoop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dusk avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Dusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hoop really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Hoop misses.
Dusk is looking to counter punch.
Hoop throws a combination that misses
and Dusk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoop's guard.
Dusk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoop keeping moving, preventing Dusk from controlling successfully.
Hoop wants to stand but Dusk is controlling the position.
Dusk is pushing down on Hoop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoop is fighting to maintain full guard but Dusk has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dusk prevents Hoop from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hoop is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Dusk!
Drake Dusk is the new middleweight champion!
Drake Dusk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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