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EFC:Lace up PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Benn Jnr 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Benn Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jnr closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Benn Jnr.
It looks like Joseph Taylor has been cut.
Benn Jnr scores a nice knee to the body.
Benn Jnr lands a damaging elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taylor 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.
Benn Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benn Jnr crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
Benn Jnr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Benn Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benn Jnr.
Our sources have told us that Benn Jnr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands an elbow inside.
Benn Jnr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
Benn Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Benn Jnr lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Benn Jnr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benn Jnr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Taylor is rocked!
Benn Jnr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Benn Jnr finish him?
Benn Jnr with a knee to the head.
Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benn Jnr lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Benn Jnr as the two fighters clinch.
Benn Jnr scores a nice knee to the body.
Benn Jnr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benn Jnr scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Joseph Taylor's cut even more.
Benn Jnr lands a damaging elbow.
Benn Jnr works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Benn Jnr landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Benn Jnr to work.
Benn Jnr crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benn Jnr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benn Jnr lands a big knee to the head and Taylor goes down! Benn Jnr pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Benn Jnr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capital Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude comes to the cage accompanied by The RAVISHING 1 strutting down the isle as confetti falls. Punishment is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everybody by: Yo Gotti. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Capital Punishment!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude slaps away a takedown attempt from Punishment, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rude throws a series of strikes that have Punishment backpedaling.
Punishment fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rude connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punishment is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Capital Punishment.
Punishment fails with the takedown
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punishment gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rude.
Punishment goes for a double leg but Rude avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rude continues to drive forward.
It looked like Rude was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rude bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punishment's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punishment throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rude's waist but Rude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punishment off to one side.
Rude fails to land with a series of punches.
Punishment tries to counter with a clinch but Rude shakes him off and moves away.
Punishment shoots in for a double leg but Rude sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Punishment fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rude to the ground. Punishment is now in Rude's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punishment throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rude tries to get out of the position.
Rude wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Punishment 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.
Rude looking for a sweep. Not yet Rude, not yet.
Punishment trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punishment is controlling him.
Punishment trying to control the position from guard on top but Rude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Punishment passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rude is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Punishment has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Punishment looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Punishment working the head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Punishment working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude is not content to let Punishment control the position.
Punishment has an Americana. Rude didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Punishment is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Punishment hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Capital Punishment!
Capital Punishment thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rick Rude spoke after the fight, saying 'That was just RUDE!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasun Wharton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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143 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sum Ting Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasun Wharton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wharton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Wong tries to clinch but Wharton moves out of range.
Wong rushes Wharton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wong working Wharton over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wong.
It looks like Jasun Wharton has been cut.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wharton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wharton has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wharton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wharton tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
Wong 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.
Wharton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wharton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wharton takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wharton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wharton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wharton is looking for a takedown.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Wharton managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wharton is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasun Wharton.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Wharton won't want to take too many of those.
Wong effectively controlling the action here.
Wong slows down the pace here.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Wharton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wharton looks winded!
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wharton wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Wong.
A bit of stalling here from Wong.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasun Wharton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wong clinches up against the cage.
Wong is pushing Wharton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wong stalling in the clinch.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wharton blocks it with crossed arms.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wharton's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Wharton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Wharton blocks with his arms.
Wharton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sum Ting Wong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wharton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Wharton avoids the damage to the body.
Wong has Wharton pushed against the cage.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wharton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wharton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wharton is breathing heavily.
Wong working Wharton over with knees to the body.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to 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!
Wong landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wong.
Wharton wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wharton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong has Wharton pushed against the cage.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Wharton has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wharton tries a body shot but Wong blocks it.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a knee to the head.
Wharton avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wharton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Wharton blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Wong holds him up against the cage and eventually Wharton drops back down to his feet.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasun Wharton.
Wong just leaning against Wharton, taking a breather.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wharton.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Wharton won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jasun Wharton's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Wong has managed to clinch.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Wharton blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wharton can do to turn this around?
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wharton.
Wharton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wong keeps control of Wharton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wharton.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wharton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wong stalling in the clinch.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wharton wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Wharton managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wharton's face.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wharton is trying to stall.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wharton fails to pull guard.
Wharton can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Wharton is blocking nicely.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wharton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong has Wharton up against the cage in a clinch.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jasun Wharton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wharton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wharton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wong stalling against the cage.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Wharton won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wharton's face.
Sum Ting Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wharton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wharton wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wharton tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Wharton is blocking nicely.
Wharton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wharton's face.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Wharton blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sum Ting Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wong, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Ting Wong!
A very excited looking Sum Ting Wong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kicky McLegs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kicky McLegs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLegs with a nice cross.
McLegs throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from McLegs.
Teixeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLegs throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by McLegs - just one landing.
Kicky McLegs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLegs defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but McLegs moved out of range nicely.
McLegs looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well.
McLegs misses with a straight right.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
McLegs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira moves away from the strike by McLegs.
McLegs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teixeira under the eye.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but McLegs slips the punch.
Teixeira moves out of range as McLegs strikes.
Teixeira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Teixeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLegs.
Teixeira throws a series of strikes that have McLegs backpedaling.
It looks like Kicky McLegs has been cut.
McLegs misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLegs.
McLegs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teixeira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLegs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teixeira avoids the body shot from McLegs.
Teixeira tests McLegs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
McLegs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teixeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLegs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but McLegs uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLegs misses with an uppercut. Teixeira saw that one coming.
Teixeira tests McLegs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLegs manages to avoid it.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLegs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Teixeira looks to land a right hand but McLegs moved out of range.
McLegs misses with a straight left.
Teixeira drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLegs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teixeira controls from within his opponent's guard.
McLegs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teixeira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Teixeira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McLegs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McLegs tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is pushing down on McLegs's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLegs is fighting to maintain full guard but Teixeira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Teixeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Teixeira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McLegs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teixeira on the ground.
McLegs is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McLegs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Teixeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Teixeira!
After winning the bout, Paul Teixeira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickety Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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269 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickety Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bio Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Cricket misses.
Cricket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazard circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Hazard.
Cricket stuns Hazard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hazard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hazard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cricket in his tracks.
Hazard throws a jab but it's blocked by Cricket.
It looked like Cricket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cricket is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazard.
It seemed like Hazard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cricket drops his hands momentarily and Hazard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cricket throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hazard stuns Cricket with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hazard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hazard doesn't seem bothered though.
Hazard misses with a right hand
and Cricket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cricket misses with a body shot.
Hazard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hazard tries to score with a low kick but Cricket moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hazard, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cricket was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazard.
Hazard misses with a looping right.
Hazard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hazard tries a low kick but Cricket avoids it.
Hazard scores with a body shot.
Cricket lands a jab to Hazard's midsection.
Hazard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hazard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cricket is looking to wear down Hazard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hazard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cricket's hands.
Hazard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cricket's head.
Hazard throws a good cross that connects.
Hazard takes a swing at Cricket's ribcage but misses.
Hazard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hazard scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cricket counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazard thinking.
Hazard looks winded!
Hazard takes a swing at Cricket's ribcage but misses.
Cricket misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazard swings for the body but Cricket moves out of range.
Hazard just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cricket looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cricket looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazard is just out of range.
Hazard digs a good body shot into Cricket's ribs.
Cricket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazard.
Hazard just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hazard misses.
Cricket staying out of range there.
Cricket throws a jab when Hazard was well out of range.
Cricket misses with a body shot.
Cricket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazard manages to avoid it.
Cricket looks to land a right hand but Hazard moved out of range.
Hazard throws a body punch but Cricket moves out of range.
Hazard scores with a hook to the body. Cricket takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cricket avoids the body shot from Hazard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket slips a straight right by Hazard.
It looked like Cricket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hazard.
Hazard swinging wildly here.
Cricket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cricket throws a shot to the body.
Hazard thumps Cricket with a low kick.
Cricket slips a jab from Hazard.
Hazard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cricket.
Hazard dips to his left and cracks Cricket with an uppercut!
Cricket misses with an uppercut.
Hazard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cricket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazard manages to break the clinch.
Cricket throws a body shot but no joy.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket darts in and clinches Hazard up against the cage.
Hazard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cricket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cricket digs a right hand into Hazard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazard's gas tank.
Cricket pushes Hazard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cricket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazards head.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Hazard controls the action.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazard takes a shot to the head.
Cricket lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazard blocks a body shot from Cricket.
A short right from Cricket.
Hazard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Cricket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bio Hazard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cricket throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazard.
Hazard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Cricket does it's job there.
Hazard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cricket throws out the jab.
Hazard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Hazard is out of range.
Cricket rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hazard throws a body shot but no joy.
Hazard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cricket appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bio Hazard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cricket momentarily.
Cricket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazard throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard misses with a right hand
and Cricket counters with a nice body shot.
Hazard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cricket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazard is breathing heavily.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cricket, as that shot connected.
Hazard looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cricket lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hazard. Cricket pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickety Cricket!
A very excited looking Rickety Cricket made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by Raekwon - Guillotine(Swordz). Kirk Lancaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirk Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jensen Haye!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Haye moves into the clinch.
Haye lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haye lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kirk Lancaster has been cut.
Haye lands a left hand.
Haye blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Lancaster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haye connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lancaster's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haye lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haye.
Haye unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lancaster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haye misses with a knee strike.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Haye.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haye tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Haye back against the cage.
Haye is pressed up against the cage. Lancaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haye down to the mat. Haye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haye lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancaster's sensitive parts.
Jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haye. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haye throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Haye throws a front kick aimed at Lancaster's knee but Lancaster avoids it well.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haye.
Haye blocks a jab.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Haye is out of range.
Haye was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Haye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haye closes the distance and clinches.
Haye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lancaster's efforts to push away.
Haye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lancaster tries to work over Haye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Haye avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Haye using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Haye avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Haye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haye landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haye is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haye.
Haye scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haye utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Haye - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haye connects with a knee to the head.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Haye.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayes head.
Haye pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haye scores with a knee to the head.
Haye unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Haye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancaster or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haye.
Haye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Haye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster tries to break free but Haye pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Haye looking to throw knees to the head but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Haye misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haye utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haye misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Haye.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Haye lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haye blocking some punches.
A short right from Haye.
Lancaster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haye lands a knee to the body.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Haye connects with a knee to the head.
Haye lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Haye.
Haye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Haye controls the action.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster managing to block the knees to the body from Haye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haye misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster wants to break free but Haye has control.
Haye throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haye scores with a knee to the head.
Haye lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Haye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Lancaster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Haye.
Haye is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Haye is out of range.
Lancaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haye counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haye.
Haye turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haye looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Haye moved out of range nicely.
Haye throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Haye moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haye.
Haye avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Haye lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Haye misses with a low kick.
Jensen Haye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Haye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks.
Lancaster checks the leg kick.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Haye moved out of range.
Haye tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Haye avoids it well and moves away.
Haye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Haye scores with a head kick. Lancaster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haye defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Haye.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Haye avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Haye didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haye explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Haye moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haye doesn't seem bothered though.
Haye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
A cross from Haye lands.
Haye tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Haye moved out of range nicely.
Haye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Haye is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haye lands a slapping body shot.
Haye throws a front kick aimed at Lancaster's knee but Lancaster avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Haye thinks about the counter body kick.
Haye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haye moves into the clinch.
Lancaster tightens his grip and picks Haye up, before dumping him to the ground. Haye manages to land in guard.
Haye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Haye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Haye.
Haye controls Lancaster momentarily but Lancaster frees himself.
Haye keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haye pulls Lancaster in to control the position.
Haye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Haye throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster missing with punches from the bottom.
Haye thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Haye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Lancaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haye throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Haye throws a good cross that connects.
Haye throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Haye is looking to score with low kicks.
Haye looks for the body kick but Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Haye is quick to defend against it.
Haye lands with a good body shot.
Haye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haye with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haye scores with a kick to the body.
Haye throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Haye
and Haye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Haye. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Haye now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Haye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haye lands with a good body shot.
Haye throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancaster working away.
Lancaster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haye is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Haye tries to bench press Lancaster off him but Lancaster keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Haye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lancaster in side control, throwing shots but Haye defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye is looking to regain half guard here but Lancaster keeps moving and retains side control.
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lancaster scores with a couple of short elbows.
Haye is looking to reverse the position.
Kirk Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster scoring with punches and elbows.
Haye struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haye is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lancaster is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster cracks Haye with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haye manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Haye performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haye passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haye working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haye has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lancaster!
Haye lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lancaster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lancaster is looking to escape.
Lancaster flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Haye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haye winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Haye!
During a confident post fight interview, Jensen Haye thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartowski comes to the cage accompanied by The King is Back. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Bartowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bates.
Bartowski looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bartowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartowski looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bartowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartowski.
Bates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bartowski catches Bates with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bartowski slips a jab from Bates.
Bartowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartowski.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartowski.
Bartowski tries to bum rush Bates with a series of wild strikes but Bates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartowski takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartowski's head.
Bartowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bates eats them both and turns towards Bartowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bates scores with a jab. Bartowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartowski misses the target.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bartowski momentarily.
Bartowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.
Bartowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates throws a combination that misses
and Bartowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bartowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartowski drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bartowski throws a right hand that Bates ducks under and follows up with a left that Bates also avoids with ease.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oleg Bartowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates moves into the clinch.
Bates tries to work over Bartowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates pulls Bartowski into guard.
Bartowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bartowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bates has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bartowski is looking to defend but Bates has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bartowski! Bates pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bartowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luigi Bates!
A very excited looking Luigi Bates made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Oleg Bartowski had this to say: 'I don't give a damn !!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. La Grande has chosen What are you waiting FOR! as his entrance music. Jet Hemi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dale La Grande's chin.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Hemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale La Grande!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hemi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hemi gets tackled into the cage by La Grande. La Grande maintains the clinch.
Hemi working La Grande over with knees to the body.
La Grande using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Hemi.
La Grande throws an elbow but it misses.
La Grande tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Grande landing knees to the body.
Hemi lands with a left to the head.
La Grande misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemi.
Hemi looking to throw knees to the head but La Grande is blocking nicely.
La Grande on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hemi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hemi managing to block the knees to the body from La Grande.
Hemi takes an elbow to the forehead.
La Grande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemi misses with an elbow strike.
La Grande lands a nice knee to the body.
La Grande missing with knees to the body.
La Grande misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemi.
La Grande pushes off an throws an elbow but Hemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hemi avoids a wild elbow strike from La Grande.
Hemi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemi is looking to break free of the clinch but La Grande has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hemi.
La Grande lands an elbow inside.
Hemi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
La Grande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hemi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Grande lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hemi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Grande looking to throw knees to the head but Hemi is blocking nicely.
La Grande lands an elbow that stopped Hemi in his tracks for a moment.
Hemi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Grande has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hemi blocks the elbow strike.
La Grande tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemi avoids it.
A short right from Hemi.
La Grande is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Grande is still on wobbly legs! Can Hemi finish him?
Hemi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hemi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks La Grande with a big uppercut! La Grande tries to clinch up but Hemi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples La Grande to the mat! La Grande covers up and Hemi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jet Hemi!
Jet Hemi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dale La Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Life's a BITCH!!!I mean a Beach...ohh and I will be back for the Title!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face has chosen Tyga - Real Deal as his entrance music. Arnavut Sevket could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Angel Face's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sevket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Face throws a sloppy body shot
and Sevket counters with a left to the body.
Sevket throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Sevket throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Face was covering up waiting for the punch and Sevket finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sevket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sevket makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sevket throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sevket postures up in Face's guard and throws a big left but Face blocks it.
Sevket has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Face has momentary wrist control but Sevket slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Sevket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sevket is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sevket pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Face is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sevket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sevket throwing strikes but missing.
Sevket throwing strikes but missing.
Face has momentary wrist control but Sevket slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face has momentary wrist control but Sevket slips an elbow through the middle.
Face looking for a sweep. Not yet Face, not yet.
Sevket throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sevket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sevket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sevket is in close to Face's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sevket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sevket lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Face is rocked!
Sevket throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sevket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sevket throws a big elbow that misses.
Face is pulling down on Sevket's head to control his posture.
Sevket connects with a couple of short punches.
Sevket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Face is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sevket is controlling him.
Sevket is in close to Face's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sevket. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sevket throws a big elbow that misses.
Sevket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Face is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sevket is controlling him.
Sevket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Sevket misses.
Face throws a right hand that misses
and Sevket counters with a left to the body.
Sevket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
Sevket seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
Sevket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Sevket.
As Sevket backs off Face throws a huge counter combo but Sevket manages to avoid it all.
We've been told by Sevket's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sevket throws a body shot but no joy.
Sevket sets himself, and Face steps forward looking for the clinch! Sevket avoids it this time.
Sevket avoids a kick to the body.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
Face takes a swing at Sevket's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnavut Sevket 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.
Face swinging wildly here.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Face takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Sevket.
Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sevket.
A head kick misses from Face.
Sevket is looking to wear down Face with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sevket decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sevket uses his free foot to push down on Face's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Face.
BOOM! Sevket connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sevket lands a nice shot to the head.
Face is still in real trouble! Can Sevket finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket landing strikes from the mount and Face is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Face is out cold - huge knockout for Sevket!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arnavut Sevket!
Arnavut Sevket retains his middleweight title!
Arnavut Sevket 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 Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clinton Offley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Gumble!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Offley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gumble counter with a right hand.
It looks like Clinton Offley has been cut.
A cross from Gumble lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Offley.
Gumble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Gumble's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Offley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gumble to counter with a crisp jab.
Offley has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gumble to counter with a crisp jab.
Offley looks for a takedown but Gumble sprawls well.
It seemed like Gumble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gumble counters with a series of strikes. Offley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gumble stuffs the takedown.
Gumble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Offley shoots in and drives through. Gumble sprawls well.
Gumble slaps away a takedown attempt from Offley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gumble throws out a counter right but Offley avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Offley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gumble stuffs the takedown.
Offley shoots and misses
and Gumble counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Offley is defended easily by Gumble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Offley.
Offley tries to counter with a takedown but Gumble is quick to defend against it.
Offley walks into a left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Offley or perhaps it was just good defense by Gumble, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Gumble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Gumble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Offley's cut.
That's time! Offley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gumble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Offley shoots for a double leg takedown but Gumble sprawls well. He's pushed Offley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Offley shoots in looking for a takedown but Gumble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Offley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gumble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gumble defends well and Offley ends up having to push Gumble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gumble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Offley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Offley doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gumble defends it nicely.
Gumble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gumble moves into the clinch successfully.
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.
Offley tries to pull guard but Gumble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Offley backwards.
Offley has been working on his balance at Planet Granite, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gumble.
Offley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gumble uses from the top position.
Gumble is looking to stand up but Offley won't let him.
Gumble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gumble is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gumble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Offley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gumble has managed to get both his arms back between Offley's legs - danger averted.
Gumble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gumble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Offley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gumble has managed to get both his arms back between Offley's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble wants to stand but Offley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gumble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gumble stands up and waves to Offley to follow him.
Offley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Offley with that takedown attempt.
Barney Gumble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Offley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Offley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gumble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Offley.
Offley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barney Gumble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clinton Offley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Offley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gumble counters with a straight right hand.
Offley walks into a stiff left hand from Gumble.
Offley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gumble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gumble cracks a nice hook into Offley's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Offley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumble! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Offley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumble digs a good hook to Offley's body.
Gumble stuffs the takedown attempt from Offley. Offley gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Gumble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gumble scores with a hook.
Offley has a takedown stuffed.
Offley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gumble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clinton Offley's cut is getting worse.
Gumble might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Offley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gumble sprawls well. Gumble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Offley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble tries to clinch but Offley is having none of it.
Offley tries to counter with a takedown but Gumble is quick to defend against it.
Gumble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gumble wants it to stay on the feet.
Offley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gumble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumble throws a right and a left that Offley avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gumble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Offley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gumble has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Offley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab, jab by Gumble - just one landing.
Offley fails with the takedown
and Gumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Gumble really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Offley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Offley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Offley with a poor takedown
enabling Gumble to counter with a crisp jab.
Offley shoots in for a double leg but Gumble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gumble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Offley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley dives in for a single leg takedown but Gumble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gumble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gumble connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Offley's head.
Gumble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clinton Offley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Offley has his takedown stuffed
letting Gumble counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Offley or perhaps it was just good defense by Gumble, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offley moves forwards but Gumble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Offley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gumble looks to land a combination. Offley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jeez, Clinton Offley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinton Offley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barney Gumble!
Barney Gumble is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Barney Gumble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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pop
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