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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cesar Neves Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 London, Mario Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates darts in and clinches Neves Jr up against the cage.
Neves Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bates lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bates.
Bates lands a body punch.
Neves Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates clinches.
Neves Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mario Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Cesar Neves Jr.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neves Jr backwards.
A short left from Bates.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neves Jr is rocked!
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neves Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Bates finish him?
Bates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neves Jr.
Neves Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neves Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neves Jrs head.
Bates lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Bates.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Neves Jr with a big uppercut! Neves Jr tries to clinch up but Bates pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Neves Jr to the mat! Neves Jr covers up and Bates unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mario Bates!
Mario Bates tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos De Los Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messer has chosen The sound of a chainsaw revving up!!!! as his entrance music. 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos De Los Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Messer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Los Santos's hands.
De Los Santos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Combat Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Messer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Los Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Messer.
Marcos De Los Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Los Santos misses with a takedown
and Messer counters with a nice uppercut.
De Los Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Los Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Messer to score with a decent uppercut.
Messer connects with a body shot that sends De Los Santos's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Messer connects with a single shot there.
Messer throws a lazy right hand but De Los Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Los Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messer cracks De Los Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Los Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De Los Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Messer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Messer is looking for a sweep. De Los Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Los Santos lands with a punch from half guard.
De Los Santos is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Messer is hurt! He's hurt bad - De Los Santos fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Messer from any more punishment! Congratulations to De Los Santos! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos De Los Santos!
After the fight, Marcos De Los Santos 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.
Jeff Messer was interviewed post fight and said 'Lumberjack sad.......'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by 6 Man. John Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ellis breaks the clinch.
Ellis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Ellis keeps him there for the moment.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ellis walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ellis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Ellis doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Ellis.
Ellis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ellis lands a damaging elbow.
Ellis leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ellis controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ellis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ellis.
Ellis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ellis.
A short right from Ellis.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ellis is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ellis.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Ellis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a damaging elbow.
Ellis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
Ellis connects with a body shot.
Ellis misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Ellis manages to duck under it in time.
Jordan Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ellis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ellis stalling against the cage.
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith moves out of range as Ellis strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ellis.
Ellis has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Ellis lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Jordan Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.
Ellis breaks the clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ellis lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Ellis stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Ellis closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis blocks the elbow strike.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ellis.
Ellis lands a left hand.
Ellis gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ellis finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith drops his hands momentarily. Ellis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Smith staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Smith doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Ellis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyhma Saapas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sambo has chosen The lights slowly dim as fireworks erupt as his entrance music. Fedor Sambo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyhma Saapas's chin.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyhma Saapas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Sambo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Saapas.
Saapas rushes Sambo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saapas lands an elbow just above Sambo 's eye.
It looks like Fedor Sambo has been cut.
Saapas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Saapas.
Saapas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sambo's defenses.
That has opened up Fedor Sambo's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sambo.
Sambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Saapas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Saapas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sambo wants to break free but Saapas has control.
Saapas lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sambo wants to get back to striking at distance but Saapas won't allow it.
Sambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Saapas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Fedor Sambo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saapas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saapas lands a nice elbow.
Sambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saapas lands an elbow inside that Sambo shrugs off.
Fedor Sambo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Sambo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyhma Saapas!
In defeat, Fedor Sambo stepped up to the mic, saying 'AMERICAN PIGS!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opananu Milan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Brady could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Opananu Milan's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Opananu Milan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brady cracks Milan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Milan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brady, pushing him back against the cage.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
Brady wants a takedown.
Brady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Milan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brady keeps control of the position as Milan tries to break free.
Brady has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brady has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Milan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Milan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Milan fending off the submission attempt from Brady.
Brady has got his arm under Milan's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Milan has spun round into Brady's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Milan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan wanted to stand there but Brady had control of the position.
Brady has his foot on Milan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milan works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady working for a triangle but Milan defends it easily.
Brady looking for a sweep. Not yet Brady, not yet.
Milan postures up.
Milan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brady's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Milan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Milan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruce Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Milan wants to improve his position but Brady is controlling well.
Milan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brady is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady works his way into full mount!
Brady is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Milan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brady has hold of Milan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Milan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Milan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brady is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Milan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Milan shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Milan is on top in guard.
Milan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brady's guard.
Brady looking for a sweep. Not yet Brady, not yet.
Milan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brady lands a right hook to the body.
Milan wants to clinch.
Brady lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Brady dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Milan is looking to clinch but Brady is avoiding it.
Milan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Milan tries to clinch but Brady moves out of range.
Milan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Milan regains half guard.
Milan is defending against the submission attempts here by Brady.
Brady is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milan keeps trying to improve his position.
Milan is pressing down on Brady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bruce Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady passes Milan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Milan is just riding it out for now. Brady eventually gives up the hold.
Brady passes to full mount!
Brady trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Milan is trying to escape the mount but Brady keeps good control and instead manages to take Milan's back.
Brady looking to break Milan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Milan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brady will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Milan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady looking for the choke but no joy.
Milan fending off the submission attempt from Brady.
Brady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milan can do to turn this around?
Milan trying to control the position but Brady manages to sink in the hooks.
Brady working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Milan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady working for the choke.
Brady patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Milan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milan sees it coming and defends easily.
Brady moves nicely into side control.
Milan gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Brady dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Milan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
Brady uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milan as he jumps to the side.
Milan clinches.
Brady goes for a takedown attempt but Milan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brady slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brady jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bruce Brady is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady cracks Milan with an open hand slap.
Milan tries to clinch but Brady moves out of range.
Milan tries to clinch there but Brady circles away.
Milan moves into the clinch.
Brady avoiding damage as Milan throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Milan trying to land knees to the body.
Brady scores with a shot to the side of Milan's head.
Brady avoids a wild elbow strike from Milan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Milan.
Brady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Brady.
Brady is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brady has clasped his hands together around Milan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Milan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Milan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brady's guard! Nice work there by Milan!
Brady 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.
Milan wants to stand but Brady has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milan defends well.
Brady working for a triangle but Milan defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady has a closed guard, preventing Milan from standing up.
Brady 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.
Milan postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milan is posturing up here but Brady has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Milan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Milan has to tap! Slick submission there by Brady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Brady!
Bruce Brady decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papa Shango had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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27
166 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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20
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grant Knight!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shango off to one side.
Shango moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Shango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shango has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shango slips a straight right by Knight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shango or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shango shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Shango shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shango 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.
Shango works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Shango.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shango is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knight is concentrating on defense, preventing Shango from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is staying active underneath Shango, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shango 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.
Knight controlling the leg, holding on 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.
Shango works his way into full mount!
Knight is looking to get to half guard.
Shango is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Knight is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Shango!
An out of breath Papa Shango thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mib Louie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Batter-up. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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258 lbs
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250 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mib Louie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Wad!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Louie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wad on the side of the head.
Louie clinches up against the cage.
Louie blocks the elbow strike.
Wad presses Louie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Louie misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Wad.
Louie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Wad.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wad.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Louie just leaning against Wad, taking a breather.
I was talking to Louie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Wad.
It looks like Mib Louie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Louie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wad as Louie tries to tie him up.
Louie misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Louie.
Wad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Louie backwards.
Louie throws a head punch that misses.
Wad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Louie misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wad.
Wad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Louie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wad can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wad pushes Louie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Wad - that landed with a thud.
Louie is breathing heavily.
Wad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wad blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Wad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Louies head.
Wad lands a shoulder strike.
Wad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wad digs a right hand into Louie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Louie's gas tank.
Wad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louie backwards.
Louie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wad tries to throw a body punch but Louie avoids it by throwing Wad back against the cage.
Wad lands a nice uppercut.
Mib Louie's cut is getting worse.
Louie working aggressively here.
Louie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wad blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Louie backwards.
Wad missing with knees to the body.
Wad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Louie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wad.
Wad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Louie misses with some punches.
Louie tries to work over Wad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Louie tries to throw a body punch but Wad avoids it by throwing Louie back against the cage.
Wad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louie backwards.
A body shot lands from Wad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wad.
Louie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wad lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wad lands a shoulder strike.
Wad blocking some punches.
Louie misses with some punches.
Wad is working Louie over against the cage.
Louie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Louie working aggressively here.
Louie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wad controls his hands.
Louie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wad.
Louie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Louie avoids it.
Wad lands with a right to the head.
Mib Louie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Louie has a couple of punches blocked by Wad.
Wad tries a body shot but Louie blocks it.
Louie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Louie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Louie is looking to control Wad's arms but Wad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Louie has his back to the cage.
Louie takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Louie avoids it.
Wad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Louie has a couple of punches blocked by Wad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Mib Louie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wad pushes Louie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wad lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louie blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Wad.
Wad lands a hook that snaps the head of Louie backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Wad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louie backwards.
Louie is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mib Louie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Wad!
Dick Wad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mib Louie spoke after the fight, saying 'you win some you lose some today was his day.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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26
130 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob Bob fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzgerald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Bob Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Fitzgerald finds it's way through Bob Bob's defenses.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice strike.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob Bob cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Fitzgerald.
A left lands for Fitzgerald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzgerald tests Bob Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Bob Bob moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Fitzgerald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzgerald connects with a jab.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob Bob was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Bob Bob checks it
and Bob Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob Bob checks a low kick from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald tests Bob Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob Bob lunges at Fitzgerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzgerald's hand.
Fitzgerald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzgerald's shoulder, as Fitzgerald tries to avoid the shot.
Bob Bob tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bob Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Bob Bob jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob blocks a leg kick.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob Bob throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a good low kick that Bob Bob was not able to check.
Fitzgerald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bob Bob had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Bob Bob slips the punch.
Fitzgerald clobbers Bob Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bob Bob looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bob Bob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bob Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzgerald lands a two punch combo.
Bob Bob throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Bob Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob Bob takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Fitzgerald misses with a leg kick
and Bob Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
Bob Bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bob Bob lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Bob Bob cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
Bob Bob lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bob Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bob Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Bob Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bob Bob scores with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzgerald - that will leave a mark!
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob Bob misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Bob Bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bob Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
Bob Bob blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzgerald's head.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob needs to keep his hands up - Fitzgerald had a free shot at his head there.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut
and Bob Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob Bob darts in and clinches Fitzgerald up against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bob Bob is defending well for now.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bob Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position but instead, Bob Bob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzgerald into the cage.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Bob Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob misses with some punches.
Bob Bob lands with a short shot to the head.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch.
Bob Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Bob Bob has control.
Bob Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Bob Bob has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bob Bob is keeping busy.
Bob Bob takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzgerald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bob Bob counters by clinching up.
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Bob Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Bob Bob's ribs.
Bob Bob gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a low kick but Bob Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob 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.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Bob avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Bob Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob Bob avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzgerald breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzgerald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bob Bob throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob Bob pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzgerald back to the cage. Bob Bob follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob Bob misses with the combination.
Bob Bob throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Bob Bob tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzgerald manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald works the jab nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob Bob lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Fitzgerald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bob Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Bob Bob there.
Bob Bob misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Fitzgerald tenderised Bob Bob's leg. Bob Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Bob Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzgerald breaks away and moves out of range.
Bob Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob Bob. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.
Fitzgerald tests Bob Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob Bob with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bob Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob tries to move into range but Fitzgerald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Bob Bob moves into the clinch.
Bob Bob prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob lands with a left to the head.
Bob Bob gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position but instead, Bob Bob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzgerald into the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bob Bob avoids it.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Bob Bob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Bob Bob tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Bob Bob tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bobby Bob Bob did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bob Bob closes the distance and pushes Fitzgerald back into the cage.
Bob Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob Bob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob Bob lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Bobby Bob Bob has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bob Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob Bob takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Bob Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob Bob moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Bob Bob away but Bob Bob has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bob Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.
Good body shot from Bob Bob.
Nice body punch from Bob Bob - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Bob Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob Bob misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bob Bob blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Bob Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Bob Bob.
A shot in the inside from Bob Bob.
A right hand to the body from Bob Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to stall but Bob Bob uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bob Bob lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Bob Bob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob Bob finish him?
Bob Bob blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob Bob stalling in the clinch but Fitzgerald improves position.
Bob Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Bob Bob pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzgerald is out of range and Bob Bob settles back down.
Bob Bob tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob Bob doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald cracks Bob Bob with an open hand slap.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Bob Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob Bob throws a big counter combination but Fitzgerald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bob Bob ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Bob Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bob Bob had his way with Thaddeus Fitzgerald in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Bob Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald throws a fast counter high kick but Bob Bob manages to duck under it in time.
Fitzgerald motions for Bob Bob to come forward. Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bob Bob on the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Bob Bob off balance momentarily.
Bob Bob closes the distance and pushes Fitzgerald back into the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bob Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Bob Bob's arms but Bob Bob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzgerald has his back to the cage.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bob Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bob Bob counter with a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Bob Bob jumps back.
Bob Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Bob Bob is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzgerald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzgerald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob Bob tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Bob Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob Bob throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Fitzgerald - just one landing.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
Bob Bob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Bob Bob with an uppercut!
Fitzgerald defending well as Bob Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald jabs Bob Bob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bob Bob missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Bob Bob moved out of range.
Bob Bob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Bob Bob moves out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob Bob walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Bob Bob keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bob Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
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!
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Bob Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob Bob also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Bob Bob misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitzgerald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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