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Dissolution Fight Night 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Theodoard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Wates has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Theodoard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wates!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodoard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wates somewhat.
Theodoard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wates eats them both and turns towards Theodoard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodoard is fending him off so far but Wates persists. Nope, Theodoard circles away and we're back to standing.
Wates chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theodoard.
Theodoard instigates a clinch.
Theodoard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoard lands with a kick to the temple. Wates shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Theodoard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wates counters with a left and a right that stings Theodoard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wates misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoard closes the distance and clinches up with Wates, looking for a takedown. Theodoard pushes Wates against the cage but Wates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Theodoard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wates is looking to clinch but Theodoard is avoiding it.
Theodoard attempts a counter takedown but Wates avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Wates with that takedown attempt.
Theodoard tries for a takedown but Wates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodoard or perhaps it was just good defense by Wates, which made it look bad.
Theodoard moves in looking to clinch but Wates pushes him off.
Theodoard moves into the clinch.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wates to keep the fight standing.
Wates told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard stops Wates from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodoard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Richard Theodoard has been cut.
Wates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Theodoard did well to prevent Wates getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wates stalling.
Wates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theodoard's head.
Theodoard keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theodoard keeps working.
Wates throwing shots but Theodoard is blocking nicely.
Theodoard wants to improve his position but Wates is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Theodoard throws a series of punches but Wates avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodoard or perhaps it was just good defense by Wates, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theodoard closes the distance and pushes Wates back into the cage.
Wates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theodoard has Wates up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wates as Theodoard tries to tie him up.
Theodoard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wates tries to circle away but Theodoard has him pinned against the cage.
Theodoard wants a takedown.
Wates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theodoard to keep the fight standing.
Theodoard can't find room to land a body shot as Wates controls the action.
Wates manages to pull guard.
Theodoard sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Wates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Theodoard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Theodoard tries to close the distance and clinch but Wates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Theodoard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wates pinned against the cage. Wates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodoard shoots in for a takedown but Wates shows good takedown defense.
Wates misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Wates.
Theodoard misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Theodoard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wates is on him like a limpet, forcing Theodoard back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodoard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wates up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates breaks the clinch.
Wates blocks a head kick by Theodoard.
Wates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodoard defends it nicely.
Theodoard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Theodoard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wates tries to avoid it but Theodoard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wates to the ground. Wates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wates throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Theodoard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wates.
Wates has closed the distance and engaged Theodoard in a clinch.
Wates wants to stall.
Wates gets underhooks to prevent Theodoard's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wates tries to pull guard but Theodoard holds him up against the cage and eventually Wates drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theodoard prevents Wates from breaking the clinch.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wates to keep the fight standing.
Wates lands with a short shot to the head.
Theodoard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wates fails with the takedown.
Theodoard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wates throws a right and a left that Theodoard avoids nicely.
Theodoard closes the distance and clinches.
Wates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Theodoard keeps control of Wates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Theodoard prevents the takedown attempt.
Theodoard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wates darts in and clinches Theodoard up against the cage.
Theodoard breaks the clinch.
Wates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodoard.
Theodoard shoots in looking for a takedown. Wates tries to sprawl out of it but Theodoard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andy Wates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wates tries for a takedown but Theodoard circles away easily
and Theodoard counters by moving into the clinch.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but Wates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wates prevents the takedown attempt.
Wates gets control of Theodoard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wates will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wates wants to stand and escape but Theodoard is having none of it.
Wates keeping full guard, as Theodoard tries to pass.
Wates is trying to control the position but Theodoard postures up.
Wates keeping moving, preventing Theodoard from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Wates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Theodoard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Theodoard lands a nice looking body kick.
Wates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Theodoard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Theodoard shoots in and drives through. Wates sprawls well.
Theodoard tries to clinch but Wates moves out of range.
Theodoard leaves Wates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Theodoard enables Wates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Theodoard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Theodoard kicks Wates off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theodoard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wates pushes Theodoard up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Theodoard is keeping busy.
Richard Theodoard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wates landing knees to the body.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but Wates has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Theodoard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theodoard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wates tries for a takedown but Theodoard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Theodoard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theodoard fails with the takedown.
Theodoard misses with a takedown attempt
and Wates counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard leaves Wates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Theodoard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Theodoard looks for a takedown but Wates sprawls well.
Wates has Theodoard up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Wates.
Theodoard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Wates.
Theodoard tries to clinch there but Wates circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wates is fending him off so far but Theodoard persists. Nope, Wates circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wates is defended easily by Theodoard.
Theodoard is looking for a counter combo.
Theodoard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wates.
Theodoard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theodoard attempts a counter takedown but Wates avoids it well and moves away.
Wates fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodoard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Theodoard trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard working for submissions but it's allowed Wates to get to half guard.
Theodoard trying to control here.
Theodoard pushes Wates off looking to stand but Wates dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Wates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Draksic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Annibale E I Cantori Moderni -Trinity as his entrance music. Dragan Draksic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragan Draksic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draksic throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Draksic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Draksic continues to drive forward.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
It looks like Dragan Draksic has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draksic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draksic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Draksic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Draksic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Draksic continues to drive forward.
Draksic has managed to clinch.
Draksic landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draksic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draksic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Dragan Draksic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Draksic stuffs the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draksic as he jumps to the side.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Draksic keeps it at a distance.
Draksic scores with a head kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Draksic swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Draksic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Draksic's head coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Draksic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draksic lands an elbow inside.
Draksic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
A body shot lands from Draksic.
Draksic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Ryan Gracie's cut even more.
Draksic manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Draksic.
Nice sprawl there from Draksic as Gracie shoots in.
Draksic throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Draksic tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draksic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Draksic thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Draksic in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Draksic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draksic lands a right hand.
Draksic pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Draksic lands an uppercut.
Gracie looks winded!
Draksic scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Ryan Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Draksic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Draksic.
Draksic lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Draksic.
Draksic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Draksic finish him?
Ryan Gracie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Draksic pushes Gracie against the cage. Draksic is working some dirty boxing. Draksic pushes off with a quick right hook! Gracie goes down! Gracie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Draksic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragan Draksic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathon Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joey Jits has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joey Jits seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Jits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathon Torres!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jits moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Jits went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jits manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Torres on his heels. He'll look to pass Torres's guard now, I'm sure.
Jits drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jits jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres is pulling down on Jits's head. It's preventing any offense from Jits, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jits 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.
Torres is trying to control the position but Jits postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jits drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Jits off! Jits jumps back into Torres's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jits thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jits drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jits jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jits drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jits jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jits might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jits drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Jits off! Jits jumps back into Torres's guard.
Jits thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jits thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jits 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.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Jits drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Jits off! Jits jumps back into Torres's guard.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Jits advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jits looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jits trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Jits seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jits seems to be looking for submissions.
Jits is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jits seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Torres is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joey Jits!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kimba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaurbek Tabolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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158 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaurbek Tabolov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimba drives through with a takedown into Tabolov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tabolov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kimba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimba throwing strikes from guard but Tabolov blocks nicely.
Tabolov is pulling down on Kimba's head to control his posture.
Kimba postures up in Tabolov's guard and throws a big left but Tabolov blocks it.
Kimba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tabolov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimba has Tabolov in his guard.
Tabolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kimba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabolov working some strikes from top position.
Tabolov stands up over Kimba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tabolov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tabolov has managed to get both his arms back between Kimba's legs - danger averted.
Tabolov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tabolov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tabolov postures up and lands a big shot to Kimba's brow.
Kimba is rocked!
Kimba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tabolov is working Kimba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Kimba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tabolov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tabolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kimba seems to have got his legs back now.
Tabolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tabolov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tabolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimba is trying to control the position but Tabolov postures up.
Tabolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimba has momentary wrist control but Tabolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kimba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tabolov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tabolov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tabolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimba is trying to keep Tabolov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov cracks Kimba with a solid left hand.
Tabolov stands up over Kimba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kimba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tabolov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tabolov is working Kimba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tabolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tabolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kimba's head.
Tabolov is working Kimba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tabolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimba's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov gets to his feet and stands over Kimba, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kimba felt that one! Tabolov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kimba from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Tabolov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon MCdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogan Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MCdonald comes into the arena with Are you sure Hank Done it this Way: Waylon Jennings blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon MCdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogan Redban!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MCdonald thuds a left hand into Redban's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redban.
Decent striking displayed by MCdonald there.
Redban scores with a takedown into MCdonald's guard.
MCdonald has his feet on Redban's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MCdonald scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MCdonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redban is able to avoid easily.
Redban wants to counter the offense by MCdonald and move into the clinch position.
MCdonald lands with a good body shot.
MCdonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redban.
MCdonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Redban breaks from the clinch.
MCdonald jabs Redban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MCdonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Redban misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - MCdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MCdonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MCdonald works Redban's body with a nice hook.
Redban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MCdonald moves in looking to clinch but Redban pushes him off.
MCdonald cracks Redban with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redban walks into a straight right hand from MCdonald.
MCdonald tries to clinch up but Redban circles away and keeps his distance.
MCdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redban throws a counter combo.
MCdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redban swats away the attempt to clinch by MCdonald.
Simon MCdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCdonald wants to clinch up but Redban keeps it at a distance.
Redban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by MCdonald - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MCdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MCdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MCdonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MCdonald misses with a few strikes there.
Redban throws a head kick but MCdonald moves out of range.
MCdonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redban in his tracks.
Redban misses with an uppercut.
MCdonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Redban.
Redban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redban connects with a single shot there.
MCdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redban throws a body punch but MCdonald moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban fails to land with a series of punches.
MCdonald misses the shot to the body.
Redban throws a big counter head kick but MCdonald avoids it with no problem.
Redban walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by MCdonald's head coaches at Bobby B's Gem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redban misses with a left hand
and MCdonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MCdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MCdonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Redban is rocked!
MCdonald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redban.
MCdonald throwing a counter right hand but Redban manages to avoid it.
Redban is still on wobbly legs! Can MCdonald finish him?
Simon MCdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Redban.
MCdonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redban looks winded!
Redban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redban seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from MCdonald does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MCdonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MCdonald tries to clinch but Redban moves out of range.
Redban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MCdonald.
MCdonald lands with a right and another and another! Redban is in big trouble! MCdonald lands again and this time it's lights out for Redban! A quality knockout there for MCdonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simon MCdonald!
An out of breath and clearly excited Simon MCdonald thanked The Adrenaline Matrix for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen You Know It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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18
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cristiano Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Knight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NACF KT Pitbull Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Knight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Knight is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knight postures up.
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight controlling from the top position.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knight prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knight working Cruz over with strikes.
Knight controlling the action here.
Knight working Cruz over with strikes.
Cruz is rocked!
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Knight passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Knight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Knight scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Oooh a big shot lands for Knight! Cruz is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ellis Knight!
Ellis Knight managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Katzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
152 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Katzin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katzin throws a head kick but Harland moves out of range.
Katzin misses with a head kick.
Katzin throws a head kick but Harland moves out of range.
Harland shoots in and bounces Katzin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Katzin trying to keep a closed guard but Harland is proving a slippery customer.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Katzin blocks nicely.
Katzin keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katzin looking to control.
Harland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harland postures up and lands a big shot to Katzin's brow.
Katzin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harland on the ground.
Harland stays in close to Katzin's body and controls the position.
Harland lands a couple of elbows.
Katzin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harland lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katzin looking to control.
Harland stands up over Katzin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katzin wants to stand up but Harland is controlling him.
Harland lands a couple of elbows.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harland trying to control but Katzin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harland throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harland is working Katzin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland throws a big elbow that misses.
Harland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harland distracts Katzin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Katzin has momentary wrist control but Harland slips an elbow through the middle.
Harland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Katzin some visible discomfort.
Harland scoring with punches from side control.
Katzin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harland has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Katzin struggling a bit here.
Harland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland in side control, throwing shots but Katzin defends.
Harland scoring with punches and elbows.
Katzin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katzin struggling a bit here.
Harland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Katzin down.
Harland is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harland is working Katzin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harland landing strikes.
Katzin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harland landing a few strikes.
Katzin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
That's time! Katzin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Katzin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harland has Katzin up against the cage in a clinch.
Harland keeps control of Katzin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Harland.
Katzin blocks an elbow strike.
Harland misses with an elbow strike.
Harland blocking some punches.
Harland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katzin working hard to break the clinch.
Harland misses with an elbow over the top.
Katzin looking to slow down the pace here.
Katzin working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland lands an elbow inside that Katzin shrugs off.
It looks like Stefan Katzin has been cut.
Katzin wants to break free but Harland has control.
Katzin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harland stalling the fight.
Harland lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katzin tries to break the clinch but Harland is controlling the position.
Harland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Katzin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Katzin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Harland digs a good body shot into Katzin's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katzin throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katzin.
Katzin throws a sloppy head kick and Harland moves out of range easily.
Harland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Harland.
Harland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Katzin is trying to break the clinch but Harland has him pressed against the cage.
Katzin has had enough of the clinch but Harland keeps him there for the moment.
Harland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katzin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Katzin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katzin dodges an elbow strike from Harland.
Harland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Katzin up against the cage.
Katzin is trying to push Harland away but Harland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katzin tries to break free but Harland pushes him back against the cage.
Harland throws an elbow but it misses.
Harland struggles to land a body shot inside as Katzin controls his hands.
Harland lands an elbow that stopped Katzin in his tracks for a moment.
Katzin wants to get back to striking at distance but Harland won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katzin's brow.
Harland turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harland manages to end up in side control.
Harland lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harland working away.
Harland landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Katzin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harland scores with punches from side control.
Katzin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harland connects with a decent elbow.
Stefan Katzin's cut is getting worse.
Harland cracks Katzin with a big right hand but Katzin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harland controls the position.
Harland working the ground and pound from side control.
Katzin is rocked!
Harland scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Katzin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefan Katzin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stefan Katzin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zander Harland!
Zander Harland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
21
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson tries for a takedown but Lord circles away easily
and Lord counters with a one-two to the body.
Lord with a nice cross.
Lord getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lord lands with a right hand.
Lord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swanson.
Lord moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
BOOM! Lord lands a beautiful left hook that drops Swanson. Swanson tries to recover but Lord is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Swanson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lord!
John Lord seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Mouse (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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24
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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19
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blind Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Mouse misses with a right hand
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Love drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mouse closes the distance and clinches.
Love lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mouse lands with a light punch inside.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse lands with a right to the head.
Mouse blocks an uppercut.
Love blocks a body shot from Mouse.
Love misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Love has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Love there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mouse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mouse.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Love lands with an uppercut that bounces Mouse off the cage and back into range.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Love takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mouse missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Love misses with a looping left.
Love sets himself, and Mouse steps forward looking for the clinch! Love avoids it this time.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Love there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Love counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mouse 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.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.
Mouse forces Love back against the cage and clinches.
Mouse prevents a body shot from Love.
Love blocking some punches.
Mouse misses with some punches.
Mouse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Love or not.
Mouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Love is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Love prevents a body shot from Mouse.
A right handed body shot lands from Mouse.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouse.
Mouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Love is working Mouse over against the cage.
Mouse throws a head punch that misses.
Mouse controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Mouse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love has a couple of punches blocked by Mouse.
Mouse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Love lands with a left to the head.
Love tries a body shot but Mouse blocks it.
Mouse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mouse misses with the head strike.
Mouse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Love or not.
Mouse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouse stalls.
Mouse tries a body shot but Love blocks it.
Love's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouse manages to break the clinch.
Mouse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mouse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mouse clinches up with Love and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouse breaks from the clinch.
Mouse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Love, pushing him back against the cage.
Mouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Mouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mouse works on Love's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Mouse.
Mouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Love.
Mouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Mouse steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Love.
Love scores with a body shot.
Love tries to bum rush Mouse with a series of wild strikes but Mouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Mouse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mouse lands the left hand.
Mouse clinches up with Love and pushes him back against the cage.
Mouse misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse works on Love's body with a couple of short punches.
Mouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mouse in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mouse lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Mouse.
Mouse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mouse as the two fighters clinch.
Mouse cracks Love with a nice body shot.
Mouse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mouse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Love or not.
Love prevents a body shot from Mouse.
Mouse breaks from the clinch.
Mouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blind Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouse throws a series of punches but Love moves out of range.
Love is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouse throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
Mouse rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Mouse can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Love gets through Mouse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Mouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love tries to work over Mouse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mouse slowing the pace effectively.
Mouse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Love tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love can't find room to land a body shot as Mouse controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mouse lands a body punch.
Love lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mouse backwards.
Love lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mouse backwards.
Love blocks a body shot from Mouse.
Mouse throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love prevents a body shot from Mouse.
Mouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Love misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mouse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Love lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Love blocking some punches.
Love lands with a light punch inside.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mouse fails to land.
Mouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Love tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouse's elbow.
Mouse blocking some punches.
Mouse tries a body shot but Love blocks it.
Mouse lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mouse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mouse can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Mouse lands a shoulder strike.
Love misses with the head strike.
Mouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Love blocks a body shot from Mouse.
Mouse tries to work over Love's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mouse.
Mouse scores with a hook to the body.
Mouse stalling.
Mouse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mouse manages to break the clinch.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love has Mouse up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Love scores with a shot to the side of Mouse's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Love throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mouses head.
Love misses with a punch on the inside.
Love blocks a body shot from Mouse.
Mouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mouse blocks an uppercut.
Mouse slowing the pace effectively.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouse scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
A short right from Mouse.
Mouse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Mouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mouse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Mouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Mouse rushes Love and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Love working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mouse blocking some punches.
Mouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Love's elbow.
Mouse misses with some punches.
Mouse prevents a body shot from Love.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouse.
Love lands a shoulder strike.
Mouse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mouse blocking some punches.
Love misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mouse fails to land.
Love throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouse.
Mouse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mouse misses with some punches.
Mouse throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Love lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouse takes a shot to the head.
Mouse lands with a light punch inside.
Mouse manages to break the clinch.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouse lands with a nice body punch.
Love throws a hook but Mouse avoids it easily.
Mouse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Love doesn't seem bothered though.
Mouse throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Mouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Love closes the distance and clinches.
Mouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mouse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blind Mouse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
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!
Mouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouse cracks Love with a nice body shot.
Love presses Mouse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Love doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mouse breaks the clinch.
Mouse throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
Mouse misses with a hook. Love ducked under it nicely.
Mouse scores with a jab to the body.
Mouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Love makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mouse lands with a good body shot.
Love moves into range and clinches up with Mouse.
Love throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouse.
Love misses with a body punch.
Mouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Love fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mouse moves away.
Love avoids the body shot from Mouse.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Love misses with a body shot.
Love moves forwards but Mouse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mouse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love avoids the body shot from Mouse.
Mouse drives through and clinches with Love against the cage.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Love misses with a body punch.
Love misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blind Mouse.
Well Mouse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Mouse!
A relieved looking Blind Mouse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gower (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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Banks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Gower!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gower fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Banks.
Gower walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Gower moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Banks throwing a counter right hand but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Gower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Gower tries to counter by closing the distance.
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks is looking to wear down Gower with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gower clinches.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks has Gower pressed against the cage.
Gower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banks.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks blocks a body shot from Gower.
Banks trying to stall but Gower improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower lands with a left to the head.
Banks tries to break the clinch but Gower is controlling the position.
Banks looking to stall.
Gower dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Banks.
Gower misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.
Gower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gower avoids the body shot from Banks.
Gower throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Gower avoids the body shot from Banks.
Banks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gower under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gower takes one on the button.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gower drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Banks finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and Gower takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Banks finds it's target.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Gower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gower. Gower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Banks.
Gower tries to clinch
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gower cracks Banks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gowers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Gower moved out of range.
Gower throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Banks misses.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Jonathan Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gower closes the distance and clinches.
Banks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Banks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gower avoids the body shot from Banks.
Gower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banks in his tracks.
Gower gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.
Banks misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Gower connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Banks lands with a right hand.
Banks sizes up Gower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Gower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gower can do to turn this around?
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks stuns Gower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower instigates a clinch.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Banks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gower tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is looking to control Gower's arms but Gower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
Gower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banks.
Gower scores with a shot to the side of Banks's head.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Gower's shoulder, as Gower tries to avoid the shot.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gower moves out of range of the strikes.
Gower throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower blocks a jab.
Gower lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Gower is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks sets himself, and Gower steps forward looking for the clinch! Banks avoids it this time.
Banks sizes up Gower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Banks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Gower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Banks connects with a single shot there.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Gower's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banks moves away from the strike by Gower.
A counter left hand to the body from Banks misses its target.
Gower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gower has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banks connects with a single shot there.
Gower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gower throws a big shot that misses.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Gower is out of range.
Banks slips under a jab.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gower closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Gower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Gower presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banks as Gower tries to tie him up.
Gower gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
It looked like Banks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banks with a nice cross.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Banks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banks connects with a jab.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Gower should have avoided that one.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Banks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gower scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Gower.
An attempted straight right counter from Banks misses the target.
Gower darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks works Gower's body with a nice hook.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Gower saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
Banks throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Gower misses with a looping left.
Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gower misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Banks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banks thuds his right hand into Gower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Gower misses.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Gower on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Gower moves into the clinch.
Jeff Gower seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gower has Banks pushed against the cage.
Banks misses with the head strike.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Gower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Gower - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Banks.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gower digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
Banks stalling the fight.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
Banks can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A short left from Banks.
Gower digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Banks.
Gower looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Banks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banks throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Gower lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Gower tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Jonathan Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Gower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gower tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Gower takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Banks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Gower.
Gower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower tries to counter with a clinch but Banks shakes him off and moves away.
Gower avoids the body shot from Banks.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower wants to counter with a clinch but Banks pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jeff Gower just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banks lands a glancing blow to the side of Gower's head.
Gower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gower gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gower.
Banks wants to stall.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
Banks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gower working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Banks.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banks throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gower.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gower clinches up against the cage.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks prevents a body shot from Gower.
Gower is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Gower.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks blocks a body shot from Gower.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gower up against the cage.
Banks gets through Gower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks trying to stall but Gower improves his position.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banks tries to stall but Gower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Gower improves position.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Banks.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gower stuns Banks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gower tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Gower moved out of range nicely.
Gower is looking to clinch.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
Gower throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
Banks lands a jab.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Gower drops Banks with a big left hand! Banks is injured, injured bad! Gower jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Gower! Jeff Gower retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Jeff Gower took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Gon' boy cry. Maybe god didnt listen to your prayers. Maybe hes embarrassed by your performance. Now im the champ. I better get that justin beiber money. I aint fightin' for this monopoly money anymore.'.
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