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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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184 lbs
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Pain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pain or perhaps it was just good defense by Julio, which made it look bad.
Julio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Julio misses the shot to the body.
Julio throws a head kick that Pain semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pain or perhaps it was just good defense by Julio, which made it look bad.
Julio is looking to counter punch.
Julio stuffs the takedown.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Pain.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Julio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Julio lands with a nice body punch.
Pain goes for a double leg but Julio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Julio continues to drive forward.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Julio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julio scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pain.
No luck for Pain with that takedown attempt.
Julio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio scores with a head kick.
Julio scores with a leg kick.
Julio slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Julio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Julio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Julio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julio throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pain looks for a takedown but Julio sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Julio, right into the meat.
Julio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Julio sprawls well. Julio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Julio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Julio as he jumps to the side.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Julio counters with a leg kick.
Pain darts in looking for a takedown but Julio gets double underhooks and turns Pain into the cage.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Julio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Julio circles away.
Julio digs a good hook to Pain's body.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pain looks winded!
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain needs to keep his hands up - Julio had a free shot at his head there.
Julio stuffs the takedown.
Tyson Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Julio defends well and Pain ends up having to push Julio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Julio throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Julio as he connects with a hook.
Julio lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Julio throws a head kick that Pain semi-blocks.
Pain shoots for a takedown but Julio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Julio.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Julio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Julio catches Pain right on the button with a cross.
Pain is rocked!
Julio lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pain tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Julio!
Don Julio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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241 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a chopping leg kick but Arvanitidis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arvanitidis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arvanitidis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Arvanitidis misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Arvanitidis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix tries to sprawl but Arvanitidis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arvanitidis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Phoenix.
Arvanitidis landing strikes.
Phoenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arvanitidis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arvanitidis working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Arvanitidis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phoenix some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Phoenix taking a bit of punishment here - Arvanitidis scoring with strikes.
Phoenix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arvanitidis scores with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Arvanitidis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arvanitidis working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Arvanitidis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Phoenix is looking to reverse the position.
Phoenix keeps trying to improve his position.
Arvanitidis landing strikes.
Arvanitidis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Arvanitidis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arvanitidis throws a strike aimed at the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arvanitidis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Phoenix to see if he's OK.
Phoenix takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis is chipping away with strikes.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arvanitidis lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arvanitidis's best efforts.
Arvanitidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phoenix defending well though.
Phoenix is not content to let Arvanitidis control the position.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phoenix wants to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis content to control rather than advance.
Arvanitidis throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Arvanitidis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Arvanitidis has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Arvanitidis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arvanitidis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phoenix on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arvanitidis working the head and body with strikes.
Arvanitidis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arvanitidis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arvanitidis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phoenix is rocked!
Arvanitidis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phoenix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phoenix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that round.
That's time! Arvanitidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arvanitidis is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Arvanitidis misses.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arvanitidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Arvanitidis misses.
Arvanitidis works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix sizes up Arvanitidis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arvanitidis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Arvanitidis misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arvanitidis checks a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Arvanitidis moves out of range.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arvanitidis.
A big left from Arvanitidis misses.
Nice defenses there by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phoenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arvanitidis tries for a takedown but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannis Arvanitidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Arvanitidis throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Arvanitidis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arvanitidis.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Arvanitidis jumps back.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arvanitidis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Arvanitidis does no damage.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Arvanitidis both land. Nice combination.
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Arvanitidis finish him?
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Arvanitidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arvanitidis slips a jab from Phoenix.
Arvanitidis cracks Phoenix with a left hook right on the temple and Phoenix goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Arvanitidis lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Phoenix is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jannis Arvanitidis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jannis Arvanitidis thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) 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 Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Twisted Transistor. Kimroy Hoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
15 - 23 - 1 |
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190 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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World class MT
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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
15 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney connects with a jab.
Toney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoo.
Hoo avoids the body shot from Toney.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoo.
Hoo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Toney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Toney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toney looks to land a combination but Hoo avoids it well.
Toney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Toney lands a right hook to the body.
Toney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoo as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toney wants to land a leg kick but Hoo is out of range.
Toney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toney lands a jab-cross combination.
Toney swings for the body but Hoo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney misses with a hook
and Hoo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angel Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney looks to land a combination but Hoo avoids it well.
Toney misses with a few strikes there.
Toney walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoo.
Toney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Toney.
Toney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toney throws out the jab.
Toney fails with the takedown
and Hoo counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Toney is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimroy Hoo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kimroy Hoo thanked Dead Orbit for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sara McSlamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sara McSlamm has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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40
215 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Marcello Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau fakes the leg kick and cracks McSlamm in the body.
McSlamm walks into a stiff left hand from Trudeau.
Trudeau swings for the body but McSlamm moves out of range.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
McSlamm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trudeau. Trudeau obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of McSlamm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trudeau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McSlamm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but McSlamm is just out of range.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but McSlamm ducks down to avoid it.
McSlamm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trudeau has McSlamm up against the cage in a clinch.
Trudeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Trudeau clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau manages to break the clinch.
McSlamm moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
McSlamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau tries to clinch up.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on McSlamm's shoulder, as McSlamm tries to avoid the shot.
McSlamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McSlamm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trudeau scoring well with a low kick there.
McSlamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McSlamm tries a quick counter leg kick but Trudeau is wise to it.
A big left from McSlamm misses.
A slow jab from McSlamm misses its intended target.
McSlamm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trudeau, right into the meat.
Trudeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSlamm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trudeau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from McSlamm fails to land.
McSlamm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trudeau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trudeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trudeau.
Still in the clinch, Trudeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trudeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau looks to land a body kick but McSlamm moved away.
McSlamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McSlamm scores with a body shot.
Trudeau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trudeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trudeau lands with a cross.
Trudeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trudeau looks for the body kick but McSlamm saw that one coming.
McSlamm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
McSlamm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trudeau defends it well.
Trudeau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Trudeau does no damage.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlamm misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSlamm blocks a jab.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trudeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trudeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trudeau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McSlamm to the mat! McSlamm manages to get full guard.
Trudeau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSlamm is trying to keep Trudeau in close.
Trudeau trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Trudeau 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.
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but McSlamm moved out of range.
A jab from McSlamm misses.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSlamm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trudeau's half guard.
McSlamm slips a nice elbow through Trudeau's hands, connecting with Trudeau's forehead.
Trudeau wants to control but McSlamm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trudeau is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm wants to control but Trudeau is keeping him busy.
Trudeau is pressing down on McSlamm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlamm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trudeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McSlamm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McSlamm passes Trudeau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trudeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSlamm can do to turn this around?
Trudeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McSlamm.
McSlamm prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
McSlamm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau is looking to control McSlamm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trudeau avoid being mounted?
McSlamm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trudeau wants to control but McSlamm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trudeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trudeau manages to get to full guard.
Trudeau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau working for a triangle but McSlamm defends it easily.
Trudeau controlling McSlamm's posture.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing McSlamm from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trudeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau takes a swing at McSlamm's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McSlamm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trudeau defends it well.
Trudeau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trudeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McSlamm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSlamm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McSlamm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSlamm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McSlamm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcello Trudeau will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Trudeau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trudeau misses with a body punch
letting McSlamm counter with a right hand.
A cross from Trudeau lands.
Trudeau throws a right and a left that McSlamm avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSlamm! But no joy.
Trudeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McSlamm on the side of the head.
Marcello Trudeau is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trudeau.
McSlamm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marcello Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau scores with a jab. McSlamm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trudeau has a takedown stuffed.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McSlamm slips a jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a nice hook to McSlamm's body. McSlamm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau wants to slow McSlamm down by chopping away at his legs.
McSlamm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McSlamm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trudeau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trudeau lands with a slapping head kick.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McSlamm avoids a kick to the body.
McSlamm with the counter takedown but Trudeau avoids it easily.
Trudeau lands with a nice body kick.
Trudeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McSlamm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcello Trudeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlamm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trudeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSlamm advances position into side control!
McSlamm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McSlamm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trudeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Trudeau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McSlamm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working.
McSlamm controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to roll over but McSlamm keeps him under control.
McSlamm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from McSlamm there.
McSlamm throwing shots but Trudeau is blocking nicely.
McSlamm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McSlamm trying to mount his opponent but Trudeau defends it.
Trudeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSlamm pulls his head out easily.
Trudeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McSlamm.
McSlamm throws a strike but Trudeau avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McSlamm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trudeau is trying to keep McSlamm in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McSlamm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McSlamm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sara McSlamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSlamm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Trudeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trudeau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Trudeau!
After winning the bout, Marcello Trudeau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sara McSlamm was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, s.mouse - slap my elbow. Adams has chosen 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
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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
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cooper's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams with the ground and pound but Cooper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adams works over Cooper with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Cooper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
Adams wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cooper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Cooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Adams cracks Cooper with a big elbow.
Cooper is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Adams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cooper's legs.
Adams scores with punches from side control.
Cooper prevents Adams from moving into mount.
Cooper is not content to let Adams control the position.
Cooper dodges the ground and pound from Adams.
Adams trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Adams there.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams wants to take a breather but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooper tries to counter by clinching up but Adams breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper misses with a leg kick.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooper with a body shot.
Cooper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Cooper didn't expect that.
Cooper pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Charles Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JR Adams.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Cooper's temple.
Cooper is rocked!
Cooper wants to get back to full guard but Adams has mounted him!
Oh Cooper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Adams lands a big elbow - Cooper is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cooper is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). JR Adams!
JR Adams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lester Jangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Jangles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jangles throws a big shot that misses.
Raven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Lester Jangles has been cut.
Jangles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Raven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jangles backs up against the cage.
Raven avoids the body shot from Jangles.
Jangles throws a sloppy body shot
and Raven counters with a series of strikes. Jangles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jangles tries to land a body kick
and Raven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raven throws out a powerful jab.
Lester Jangles's cut is getting worse.
Raven throws a wild body kick that Jangles sees coming a mile off.
Raven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jangles finds it's way round the side to connect with Raven's head.
Raven throws a right and a left that Jangles avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jangles, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Raven.
Jangles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raven doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raven.
Jangles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jangles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jangles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jangles.
A low kick from Raven misses
and Jangles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raven shoots in and gets a takedown into Jangles's guard.
Jangles keeping full guard, as Raven tries to pass.
Jangles working a defensive guard here.
Raven looking to sit in guard and control but Jangles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven keeping full guard, as Jangles tries to pass.
Raven can't keep his opponent in guard - Jangles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Jangles uses his free foot to push down on Raven's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Raven.
Raven tries to hold on but Jangles postures up.
Jangles prevents Raven from getting the reversal.
Jangles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven is squirming around, avoiding Jangles's attempts to control the action.
Jangles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jangles looking to ground and pound but Raven is blocking nicely.
Raven is squirming around, avoiding Jangles's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jangles controlling from mount.
Raven avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jangles.
Jangles lands a nice shot to the head.
Jangles controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Raven is in trouble now - Jangles has advanced to mount!
Raven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raven tries to hold on but Jangles postures up.
Jangles throws a strike there. Raven manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Raven is looking for a sweep. Jangles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Raven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raven looks to land a left hand but Jangles moved out of range nicely.
Jangles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Thomas Raven has been cut.
Jangles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raven connects with a looping right hand.
Jangles throws a shot to the body.
Jangles throws a leg kick which misses Raven's front leg but catches the back leg as Raven tries to avoid it.
Jangles throws a head kick that misses.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jangles was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Jangles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jangles is fending him off so far but Raven persists. Nope, Jangles circles away and we're back to standing.
Raven throws a low kick but Jangles avoids it.
Raven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jangles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jangles misses with a low kick as Raven jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raven connects with a nice looking jab.
Jangles is looking to wear down Raven with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raven slips a jab from Jangles.
Raven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jangles.
A nice side step and Raven releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jangles.
Jangles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raven on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jangles looks to land a body kick but Raven moved away.
Jangles throws a body punch but Raven moves out of range.
Jangles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jangles wants to slow Raven down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jangles, right into the meat.
Jangles throws out a leg kick but Raven moves out of range and Jangles only half commits.
Raven throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jangles misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raven! But no joy.
Lester Jangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raven sizes up Jangles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jangles wants to land a leg kick but Raven is out of range.
Raven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jangles.
Jangles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raven.
Jangles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raven.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raven.
Jangles swings for the body but Raven moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raven! But no joy.
Raven darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raven.
Jangles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raven. Raven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jangles.
Raven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jangles on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven swings for the body but Jangles moves out of range.
Raven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jangles throws a head punch that misses.
Jangles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raven misses with a body punch.
Jangles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jangles blocks a body shot from Raven.
Jangles throws a head punch that misses.
Raven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jangles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raven misses with some punches.
Raven lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raven tries to work over Jangles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raven tries to throw a body punch but Jangles avoids it by throwing Raven back against the cage.
Raven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jangles blocks a body shot from Raven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jangles gets through Raven'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!
Raven works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jangles struggles to land a body shot inside as Raven controls his hands.
Raven trying to control the position but instead, Jangles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raven into the cage.
Raven misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raven.
Raven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester Jangles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A body shot lands from Jangles.
Jangles working aggressively here.
Jangles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raven.
Raven lands a nice hook to Jangles's body. Jangles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raven moves out of range of the body kick from Jangles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Raven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Jangles blocks the low kick.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jangles moves away.
Raven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jangles finds it's way round the side to connect with Raven's head.
Jangles lands with a nice body punch.
Raven throws a wild body kick that Jangles sees coming a mile off.
Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jangles.
Jangles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jangles misses with a low kick as Raven jumps back.
Raven steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jangles. That one must have hurt.
Raven misses with a looping left.
Jangles lunges at Raven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raven's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jangles lands an overhand right.
Jangles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jangles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
Raven avoids the head kick by Jangles.
Jangles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jangles misses with a leg kick
and Raven counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jangles blocks a low kick nicely.
Raven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jangles scores with a jab. Raven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raven tries to land a leg kick but Jangles saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jangles. Raven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Raven throws a leg kick which misses Jangles's front leg but catches the back leg as Jangles tries to avoid it.
Jangles works the jab nicely.
Thomas Raven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jangles misses with a combination
and Raven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jangles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raven lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jangles prevents a body shot from Raven.
Jangles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raven blocks a body shot from Jangles.
A right handed body shot lands from Raven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven blocks an uppercut.
Raven is trying to stall.
Jangles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raven taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Raven.
Jangles scores with a shot to the side of Raven's head.
Jangles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jangles throws a leg kick but Raven checks it.
Raven feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Jangles misses.
Raven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raven jabs Jangles right on the nose. Jangles blinks but takes it well.
Jeez, Lester Jangles's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jangles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raven.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt.
Jangles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jangles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jangles misses.
Raven motions for Jangles to come forward. Raven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jangles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raven to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Raven there.
Jangles drops his hands momentarily and Raven takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jangles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jangles misses with a head kick.
Jangles throws a leg kick but Raven moved away.
Raven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jangles makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Raven really felt that one!
Raven throws a hook but Jangles avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raven throws a shot from downtown. Jangles moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Thomas Raven just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jangles slips a straight right by Raven.
Jangles misses with a body kick.
Jangles lands with an uppercut that bounces Raven off the cage and back into range.
Jangles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jangles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jangles misses with a looping right.
Raven throws a shot to the body.
Jangles cracks a nice hook into Raven's ribs.
Jangles looks to score with a jab to the body but Raven is just out of range.
Raven tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jangles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jangles misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jangles, right into the meat.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Jangles tried to counter with a leg kick but Raven avoided it.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Raven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jangles.
Jangles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jangles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jangles.
Raven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jangles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raven throws a hook but Jangles avoids it easily.
Jangles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jangles lands a jab to the head.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raven lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven is looking to land body kicks.
Jangles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jangles.
Jangles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raven.
Raven lands a body shot.
Raven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Jangles.
A little jabbing left from Raven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Jangles.
An inside leg kick lands from Jangles.
Both fighters circling a little - Jangles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jangles throws a sloppy head kick and Raven moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangles looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Raven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jangles.
Jangles tries to move into range but Raven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jangles drops his hands momentarily and Raven takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lester Jangles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Raven!
Thomas Raven is the new middleweight champion!
Thomas Raven decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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