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G-Co 35: The Feud PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chip Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Rest In Peace as his entrance music. Cameron James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chip Ripper's chin.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Ripper will be more careful next time no doubt.
James lands a head kick. Ripper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ripper is rocked!
Ripper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ripper.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James moves into the clinch.
Ripper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripper wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James pulls Ripper in to control the position.
James is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ripper presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ripper is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ripper's guard.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James wants to control from the top but Ripper keeps moving.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ripper is proving hard to escape from.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ripper's guard.
James is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from James.
Ripper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Ripper pulls guard successfully.
Ripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ripper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James wants to get up but he can't break Ripper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ripper'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.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ripper avoids the head kick by James.
Ripper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James is looking to clinch but Ripper is avoiding it.
Ripper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ripper's head.
It looks like Chip Ripper has been cut.
Ripper misses with a few strikes there.
Ripper clinches.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ripper throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Ripper.
Cameron James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James has had enough of the clinch but Ripper keeps him there for the moment.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ripper is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper misses with the head strike.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James is trying to push Ripper away but Ripper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripper tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripper pulls guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
James trying to control but Ripper is working from the bottom.
James is stalling in the full guard.
James gets to his feet. Ripper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ripper blocks a head kick by James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James tries to clinch there but Ripper circles away.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ripper, pushing him back against the cage.
Ripper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chip Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripper keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Ripper clinches with his opponent.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Ripper lands a left hand.
Ripper gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to break free but Ripper has control.
Ripper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ripper happy to just control the position for now.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
James is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ripper decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Ripper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chip Ripper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ripper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from James.
Ripper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ripper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ripper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from James.
Ripper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ripper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a head kick but Ripper moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Ripper moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripper closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
Ripper tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James jumps guard but Ripper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ripper looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Ripper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Ripper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a head kick. Ripper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cameron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ripper takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a head kick.
Ripper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ripper.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ripper prevents James from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Ripper has hold of one of James's legs. James is fighting the takedown attempt but Ripper gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James is trying to keep Ripper in close.
Ripper wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James has a closed guard, preventing Ripper from standing up.
James looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ripper 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.
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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chip Ripper.
I think Ripper 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Ripper!
The defeated Cameron James had this to say: 'Ummm, there's no excuse for me. I just lost and will need to crank up the effort in the gym and in the ring if I want my to start winning. Thanks to everyone who has supported me so far and continues to do so. Your the reason I get up in the morning and head to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Determined |
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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, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gurr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurr moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gurr throws a counter combo.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gurr avoids it really well and circles away.
Gurr lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries to clinch but Gurr moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gurr tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gurr to the ground. Gurr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gurr connects with a jab.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gurr drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Joe Gurr has been cut.
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gurr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gurr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Gurr saw that one coming.
Gurr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurr.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gurr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Donk. Gurr catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Oooooh!!! Gurr has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Gurr steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Renzo Gracie has been cut.
Gracie drops his hands for a split second and Gurr immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Gracie face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Gurr follows up with a right hand that knocks Gracie into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Gurr!
Renzo Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Should of ducked!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Catalan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Detroit vs Everybody blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Jones!
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, Mark Catalan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Catalan tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Catalan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left lands for Jones.
Mark Catalan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catalan.
Jones takes a swing at Catalan's ribcage but misses.
Catalan throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Catalan pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catalan wants to stall.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Catalan has him pressed against the cage.
Catalan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Catalan's efforts to push away.
Catalan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catalan.
Catalan rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Catalan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Catalan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones gets through Catalan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Catalan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Catalan can't get the takedown.
Catalan working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catalan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Catalan darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Catalan has the dominant position.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Catalan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Catalan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Catalan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catalan is trying to break free.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Catalan tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Catalan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Catalan ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Catalan wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Catalan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a body punch but Catalan moves out of range.
Catalan tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Catalan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Will Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catalan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Catalan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones works over Catalan's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Catalan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Catalan.
Catalan tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Will Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Catalan.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Catalan avoids it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Catalan swinging wildly here.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Catalan.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Catalan throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Catalan slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones is looking to wear down Catalan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Catalan tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Catalan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Catalan tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Catalan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catalan.
Catalan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Catalan closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Catalan looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Catalan fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones defending well as Catalan loads up on a big left hand.
Catalan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Catalan throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Catalan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Catalan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Catalan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Catalan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catalan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catalan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Catalan moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones scores with a jab. Catalan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones clobbers Catalan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Catalan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Catalan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Catalan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Catalan off to one side.
Will Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Catalan.
Catalan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Catalan does no damage.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Catalan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catalan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catalan shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones works Catalan's body with a nice hook.
Will Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catalan shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Catalan manages to circle out of the way.
Catalan is breathing heavily.
Jones stalks Catalan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Catalan's face. Catalan staggers backwards, shaken.
Catalan wants to clinch.
Catalan throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Catalan in a clinch.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Catalan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Will Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Catalan looking to slow down the pace here.
Catalan is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Catalan.
Catalan breaks the clinch.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Catalan away but Catalan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Catalan tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Catalan is controlling the position.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Catalan won't want to take too many of those.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Catalan has him pressed against the cage.
Jones gets through Catalan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Catalan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a right and a left that Catalan avoids nicely.
Catalan is looking to clinch.
As Catalan tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Catalan manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catalan can do to turn this around?
Donk. Jones catches Catalan right on the button with a cross.
Catalan drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Catalan throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Catalan.
Jones looks to land a combination but Catalan avoids it well.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catalan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Catalan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Catalan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones digs a good body shot into Catalan's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catalan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Catalan has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Catalan has him pressed against the cage.
Catalan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Catalan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Catalan on that attempt.
Catalan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones cracks Catalan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catalan throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Will Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones lands a jab to Catalan's midsection.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Catalan is predictable there
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Catalan thinking.
Catalan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Catalan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Catalan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Catalan in his tracks.
Jones avoids the head kick by Catalan.
Catalan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Catalan throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Catalan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Catalan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Catalan tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones jabs Catalan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Catalan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Catalan shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Will Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Catalan.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Catalan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mark Catalan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Catalan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Catalan misses with a kick to the body.
Catalan takes one to the side of the head.
Catalan misses with a head kick.
Jones stuns Catalan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination. Catalan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catalan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catalan clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Catalan avoids the damage to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Catalan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Catalan avoids it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Catalan blocks with his arms.
Catalan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Catalan seems to have recovered his senses.
Catalan moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Catalan's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Catalan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Jones!
A victorious Will Jones 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makowski Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makowski Brewer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makowski Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brewer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Murphy throws a right hand that Brewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Brewer also avoids with ease.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Brewer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brewer misses with a hook
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Brewer shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Brewer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brewer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy gets through Brewer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brewer misses with a straight right.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Brewer avoids it well.
Brewer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brewer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Brewer didn't see that one coming.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Makowski Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer shoots in and bounces Murphy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Brewer is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy 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.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Brewer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Brewer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewer takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brewer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Brewer avoids it well.
Brewer shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brewer swinging wildly here.
Brewer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Brewer into the cage.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Brewer should have avoided that one.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Brewer with a poor takedown
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jim Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makowski Brewer.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brewer counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brewer wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brewer is keeping busy.
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brewer clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy looking to stall.
Murphy has Brewer pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy presses Brewer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brewer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy gets through Brewer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Brewer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy cracks Brewer with an open hand slap.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Brewer misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brewer misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Brewer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brewer misses with a wild body shot.
Brewer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Brewer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brewer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brewer is one step ahead there.
Murphy wants to control but Brewer passes easily into half guard.
Brewer is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Brewer is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Murphy dominated that second round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Brewer should have avoided that one.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Brewer's body.
Murphy cracks Brewer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brewer throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer instigates a clinch.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Brewer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Makowski Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jim Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makowski Brewer.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Brewer misses with the combination.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brewer's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Brewer's head.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jim Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brewer back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brewer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a leg kick
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Brewer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer takes one to the side of the head.
Brewer misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Murphy!
After the fight, Jim Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Makowski Brewer spoke after the fight, saying 'This fight isn't over until my opponent tests negative for performance-enhancing drugs...and given his troubled past in that regard, I'm confident the fight will be declared a No-Contest.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sigurdsson connects with a body shot.
Fenix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by Sigurdsson's head coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sigurdsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sigurdsson duly obliges.
It looks like Marcus Fenix has been cut.
Sigurdsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fenix checks it well.
Sigurdsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sigurdsson missing with a left hand there. Fenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fenix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sigurdsson counters with a straight right hand.
Sigurdsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sigurdsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigurdsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sigurdsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Sigurdsson catches Fenix right on the button with a cross.
Fenix misses with a combination
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigurdsson catches Fenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson drops his shoulder and cracks Fenix with a huge uppercut! Fenix goes down! Can Sigurdsson finish him?
Fenix is rocked!
Sigurdsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fenix is still in real trouble! Can Sigurdsson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fenix seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigurdsson preventing the sweep.
Sigurdsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sigurdsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sigurdsson trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sigurdsson misses the jab.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sigurdsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sigurdsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sigurdsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fenix.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson thuds his shin into the meat of Fenix's side.
A big left from Fenix misses.
Sigurdsson lands with an overhand left.
Fenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigurdsson lands a high kick to the side of Fenix's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sigurdsson dives into guard, looking to finish.
Sigurdsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sigurdsson trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson postures up in Fenix's guard and throws a big left but Fenix blocks it.
Sigurdsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigurdsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fenix's head.
Sigurdsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sigurdsson looking to sit in guard and control but Fenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson wants to improve his position but instead Fenix has moved into half guard.
Sigurdsson has his hands clasped together around Fenix's back. He's all about the action.
Sigurdsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fenix wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sigurdsson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Sigurdsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Fenix's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sigurdsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
Fenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sigurdsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marcus Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigurdsson slips a jab and a cross from Fenix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Sigurdsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigurdsson throws a wild body kick that Fenix sees coming a mile off.
Fenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigurdsson throws out the jab.
Sigurdsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fenix.
Fenix misses the body punch
and Sigurdsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fenix lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigurdsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sigurdsson blocks a jab.
Fenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sigurdsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sigurdsson misses with a hook.
Fenix moves away from the strike by Sigurdsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigurdsson cracks Fenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fenix looks to land a right hand but Sigurdsson moved out of range.
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sigurdsson staying out of range there.
Sigurdsson slips a straight right by Fenix.
Sigurdsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sigurdsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
Sigurdsson scores with a three punch combo!
Fenix takes one on the button.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Fenix.
Sigurdsson throws a chopping leg kick but Fenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sigurdsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fenix.
Good standup being displayed there by Sigurdsson as he connects with a hook.
Sigurdsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sigurdsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigurdsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigurdsson throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sigurdsson, right into the meat.
Fenix misses with a hook.
Ragnar Sigurdsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sigurdsson thumps Fenix with a low kick.
Sigurdsson throws a low kick but Fenix avoids it.
Fenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sigurdsson throws a leg kick but Fenix checks it.
Sigurdsson connects with a crisp jab.
Sigurdsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around?
Sigurdsson slips a jab from Fenix.
Fenix 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.
Fenix lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sigurdsson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Ragnar Sigurdsson has been cut.
A slow jab from Fenix misses its intended target.
Fenix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigurdsson tries to land a front kick but Fenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sigurdsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fenix throws a body punch but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Sigurdsson lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fenix does no damage.
Sigurdsson takes one to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenix.
Fenix misses the body punch
and Sigurdsson counters with a straight right hand.
Fenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight left.
A big left from Sigurdsson misses.
Fenix gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sigurdsson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Sigurdsson!
Ragnar Sigurdsson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's a fight!!. The key to victory for Da Skrumbo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minion moves into the clinch.
Skrumbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skrumbo tries to break free but Minion pushes him back against the cage.
Minion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrumbo 's elbow.
Nice body punch from Minion.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
Minion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrumbo backwards.
Minion lands a shot to the body.
Skrumbo is trying to push Minion away but Minion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skrumbo wants to break free but Minion has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minion takes a shot to the head.
Skrumbo prevents a body shot from Minion.
Minion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrumbo backwards.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion lands with a left to the head.
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Skrumbo .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Minion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrumbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Minion won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo tries to break the clinch but Minion is controlling the position.
Minion lands with a left to the head.
Minion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbo takes a shot to the head.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the side of Minion's head.
Skrumbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skrumbo misses with some punches.
Skrumbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minion tries to work over Skrumbo 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skrumbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Minion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrumbo working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Skrumbo 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Minion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Minion moved out of range nicely.
Minion looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Minion moves out of range.
Minion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skrumbo misses with a combination
and Minion moves into the clinch.
Skrumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbo is trying to break the clinch but Minion has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo tries to work over Minion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Minion.
Skrumbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
Skrumbo tries to break the clinch but Minion is controlling the position.
Skrumbo working aggressively here.
Minion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrumbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skrumbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skrumbo working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Skrumbo on the inside.
Minion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mega Minion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skrumbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Da Skrumbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skrumbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Minion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skrumbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skrumbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrumbo 's calf.
Skrumbo looks to land a combination but Minion avoids it well.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Minion ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minion counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Minion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minion moves forwards but Skrumbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skrumbo cracks Minion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Minion ducked under it nicely.
Da Skrumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo misses the jab.
Skrumbo misses with a few strikes there.
Skrumbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skrumbo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Minion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Minion.
Skrumbo 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skrumbo scrambles back to his feet.
Minion cracks the inside of Skrumbo 's front leg.
Skrumbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Minion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Skrumbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Minion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skrumbo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Minion.
Skrumbo is trying to control Minion's posture but Minion avoids it.
Minion tries for a kimura but Skrumbo is defending well.
Skrumbo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Minion asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Minion works to advance to full mount. Skrumbo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Skrumbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Skrumbo is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion won't let Skrumbo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Skrumbo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skrumbo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrumbo wants to get back to his feet.
Minion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skrumbo tries to get to full guard but Minion has control of the leg.
Skrumbo pushes Minion off but Minion dives into side control.
Skrumbo tries to bench press Minion off him but Minion keeps the position.
Skrumbo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mega Minion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minion misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Minion moves out of range of the strikes.
Skrumbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Minion lands a jab to Skrumbo 's midsection.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Minion slips the punch.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Minion connects with a body shot that sends Skrumbo 's belly button to the back.
Minion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skrumbo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Minion wants to control from the top but Skrumbo keeps moving.
Minion passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo is looking to get back to full guard here but Minion has managed to pass to side control instead.
Skrumbo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skrumbo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skrumbo is trying to control Minion's posture but Minion avoids it.
Skrumbo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minion trying to control the position but Skrumbo is working away.
Skrumbo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Minion seems to be working for a kimura but Skrumbo defends the submission attempt.
Skrumbo wants to control but Minion is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo is trying to get back to full guard.
Skrumbo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skrumbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minion doesn't seem bothered though.
Skrumbo throws out a powerful jab.
Minion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo .
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrumbo throws a series of punches but Minion moves out of range.
Minion lands with a kick to the temple. Skrumbo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Minion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Minion.
Minion clinches with his opponent.
Minion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minion digs a right hand underneath Skrumbo 's ribcage. Skrumbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrumbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minion avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Skrumbo avoids the head kick by Minion.
Skrumbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrumbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skrumbo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Minion drives through and clinches with Skrumbo against the cage.
Minion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrumbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Minion is just out of range.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Minion.
Minion pushes Skrumbo away with a front kick.
Skrumbo lands with a nice combination. Minion backs away looking to recover.
Minion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Skrumbo scores with a body shot.
Minion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Minion was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minion lands a right hook to the body.
Minion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skrumbo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo is looking to regain half guard here but Minion keeps moving and retains side control.
Minion is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Skrumbo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Minion gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Skrumbo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Minion lets go of the hold and Skrumbo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mega Minion!
Mega Minion is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Mega Minion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Da Skrumbo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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