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PFC 30: Bone vs. King PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kioshi Kemauchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kioshi Kemauchi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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141 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kioshi Kemauchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phat Ho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Ho there.
Ho throws out a powerful jab.
Kemauchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho's coach down at Hughes MMA Academy ($50 Per Week) Closing On Thurs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab by Ho.
Ho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kemauchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho misses with a hook.
Ho moves out of range as Kemauchi strikes.
Ho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kemauchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemauchi looks for the body kick but Ho saw that one coming.
Ho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kemauchi's head.
Ho throws a head kick but Kemauchi moves out of range.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kemauchi counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ho. Those never looked like landing.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kemauchi clobbers Ho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kemauchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemauchi throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kemauchi needs to keep his hands up - Ho had a free shot at his head there.
Kemauchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho counters with a low kick, right behind Kemauchi 's knee.
Ho has managed to clinch.
Kemauchi tries to break free but Ho pushes him back against the cage.
Ho lands with a left to the head.
Ho tries a body shot but Kemauchi blocks it.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kemauchi throws a head punch that misses.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Kemauchi.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Kemauchi avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands with a light punch inside.
Kemauchi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kemauchi or not.
Oh Kemauchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Ho on the inside.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Ho dips a shoulder and cracks Kemauchi with a mighty uppercut! Kemauchi falls back against the cage and Ho unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kemauchi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ho screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Ho!
Phat Ho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dr Thork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Smith (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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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Thork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thork lands a lovely overhand right.
Thork misses with a straight right.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Thork.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith moves out of range as Thork strikes.
Thork moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a head kick that Thork semi-blocks.
Thork showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Thork paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thork misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith scores with a head kick. Thork tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Thork misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Thork misses.
Thork scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Thork cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thork scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thork is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Thork misses.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith sizes up Thork with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thork looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Thork persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Smith works over Thork's head and body with a nice combination.
Thork avoids the head kick by Smith.
Thork tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thork misses.
A big left from Thork misses.
Thork takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thork closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thork.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thork missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thork trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thork not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thork trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Thork pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Thork is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thork passes into half guard.
Thork content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith wants to stand back up but Thork manages to pass into side control.
Smith prevents Thork from moving into mount.
Thork scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thork just content to control the position.
Thork fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thork. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thork.
Thork trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Thork unloading with bombs!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caleb Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Thork. Thork gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thork changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Thork manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a head kick but Thork moves out of range.
Thork shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Thork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Thork.
Thork tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Thork misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Thork's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Smith tenderised Thork's leg. Thork is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thork avoids the head kick by Smith.
Thork loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Thork looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Thork avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thork throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thork has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thork there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Thork.
Thork takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Thork.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thork.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thork misses the jab.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caleb Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Thork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Thork.
Smith thows a body kick. Thork tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thork avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thork slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thork throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thork jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caleb Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a hook.
Thork shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Thork is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thork throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Thork from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thork wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Thork throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Thork from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thork throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thork.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith slips a straight right by Thork.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Thork should have avoided that one.
Thork misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thork.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caleb Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thork takes one to the chin there.
Thork misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith moves forwards but Thork connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thork finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Thork doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Thork moves out of range easily.
Thork drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to bum rush Thork with a series of wild strikes but Thork uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thork.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thork changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thork is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thork works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Thork bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Thork's shoulder, as Thork tries to avoid the shot.
Thork tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Thork. That snapped Smith's head back.
Thork takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thork drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thork is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Thork!
Dr Thork 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Masakazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masakazu has chosen Roken / DEEP MACS HEADBANGERS as his entrance music. Yuki Masakazu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ciz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuki Masakazu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ciz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masakazu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ciz sprawls well. Ciz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masakazu gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciz tries to sprawl but Masakazu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Masakazu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ciz defends it well.
Masakazu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masakazu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz is trying to maintain the position but Masakazu is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciz tries to roll over but Masakazu keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masakazu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ciz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Masakazu is working for a submission of some sort.
Ciz is trying to maintain the position but Masakazu is very close to passing his half guard.
Masakazu is looking for a kimura here.
Ciz manages to get to full guard.
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.
Masakazu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masakazu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masakazu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ciz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Masakazu, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masakazu is keeping the position for now.
Ciz lands a couple of elbows.
Ciz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ciz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ciz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Masakazu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Masakazu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masakazu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ciz controls the pace.
Ciz passes Masakazu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ciz is looking to take a break and control but Masakazu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciz controlling the action here.
Masakazu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ciz thows a huge punch but Masakazu dodges it nicely.
Masakazu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ciz trying to pass the guard but Masakazu defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ciz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masakazu!
Ciz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ciz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ciz looking to control but Masakazu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masakazu working to try and regain half guard.
Ciz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masakazu is in a horrible position here. Ciz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masakazu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masakazu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Masakazu moves out of range as Ciz strikes.
Masakazu feints the counter takedown.
Masakazu looks for a takedown but Ciz sprawls well.
Masakazu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masakazu moves out of range as Ciz throws a body kick.
Masakazu misses with a takedown attempt - Ciz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George Ciz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Masakazu.
Ciz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masakazu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ciz defends well.
Ciz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masakazu keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
Masakazu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ciz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masakazu pushes a forearm under Ciz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ciz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Masakazu!
Yuki Masakazu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On March The Saints kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekaku Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Ekaku Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head kick.
Ekaku Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Ekaku Jr is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand up but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Ekaku Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Ekaku Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a hook but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Johnson moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr defends it well.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Ekaku Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekaku Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku Jr's sensitive parts.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson working Ekaku Jr over with strikes here.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to control but Ekaku Jr wriggling away.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Ekaku Jr is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ekaku Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson throwing strikes but Ekaku Jr bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson pulls Ekaku Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Johnson is pulling down on Ekaku Jr's head to control his posture.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Ekaku Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ekaku Jr continues to drive forward.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku Jr forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Ekaku Jr misses the body punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson feints and as Ekaku Jr raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Ekaku Jr's brow.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Ekaku Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Ekaku Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr avoids it well.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ekaku Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ekaku Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ekaku Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ekaku Jr misses with punches from the back.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Ekaku Jr won't let him.
Will Ekaku Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson breaks Ekaku Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
A very excited looking Nick Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Hakuin Ekaku Jr had this to say: 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Roumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamad Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Roumani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamad Mouba!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roumani connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Roumani.
Mouba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumani.
Mouba misses with a hook to the body
and Roumani counters with a straight right hand.
Mouba is looking to slow Roumani down with leg kicks.
Mouba throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouba misses the target.
A jab from Mouba misses.
Roumani throwing a counter right hand but Mouba manages to avoid it.
Roumani misses with a takedown
and Mouba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouba 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.
Mouba misses with an uppercut. Roumani saw that one coming.
Roumani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mouba. Mouba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roumani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roumani takes a step back to recover.
Mouba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roumani misses with a hook.
Roumani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mouba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouba throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Roumani.
Roumani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mouba as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Roumani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouba throws a hook but Roumani blocks it.
Good work by Roumani as he checks the leg kick.
Roumani shoots in for a takedown but Mouba shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mouba.
Mouba takes a swing at Roumani's ribcage but misses.
Mouba cracks Roumani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mouba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mouba stuns Roumani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mouba misses with a wild body shot.
Mouba lunges at Roumani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roumani's hand.
Roumani misses with a lunging right hand
and Mouba counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mouba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouba defending well as Roumani loads up on a big left hand.
Mouba ducks under a wild hook from Roumani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roumani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roumani moves forwards but Mouba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roumani throws a hook but Mouba avoids it easily.
Roumani ducks under a wild hook from Mouba.
Roumani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mouba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roumani somewhat.
Mouba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roumani's calf.
Roumani misses with a right hand
and Mouba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mouba connects with a leg kick. Roumani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mouba with a hook.
Mouba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roumani misses with a looping left.
Roumani throws a right hand that misses
and Mouba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roumani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mouba. Mouba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani swings widly with a right hand
and Mouba counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouba slips a straight right by Roumani.
Mouba moves out of range of the strikes.
Mouba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roumani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mouba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mouba scores with a nice right hand.
Mouba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roumani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roumani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roumani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roumani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Mouba.
Roumani walks into a straight right hand from Mouba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mouba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roumani.
Roumani moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Roumani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roumani fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Mouba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roumani blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Mouba's head but Mouba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mouba throws a leg kick which misses Roumani's front leg but catches the back leg as Roumani tries to avoid it.
Mouba moves out of range as Roumani strikes.
Mouba throws a leg kick which misses Roumani's front leg but catches the back leg as Roumani tries to avoid it.
Mouba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mouba throws a hook but Roumani avoids it easily.
Roumani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mouba counters with a straight right hand.
Mouba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roumani.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mouba.
Mouba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roumani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Mouba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mouba slips under a jab from Roumani.
Mouba defending well as Roumani loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roumani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mouba was well out of range. Poor timing from Roumani.
Roumani drives through with a takedown into Mouba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mouba has his hands on Roumani's head, controlling the position.
Roumani is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mouba keeping full guard, as Roumani tries to pass.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamad Mouba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mouba throws a sloppy head kick and Roumani moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Roumani misses its intended target.
Mouba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mouba throws a shot to the body.
Roumani misses with a looping right.
Mouba jabs Roumani right on the nose. Roumani blinks but takes it well.
Mouba connects with a leg kick. Roumani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mouba scores with a spinning back kick!
Roumani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mouba throws a jab but it's blocked by Roumani.
Roumani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roumani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouba.
Roumani throws a right and a left that Mouba avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani fails with the takedown.
Roumani throws the left hand but Mouba avoids the punch easily.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Mouba's head but Mouba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mouba looks to throw the jab but Roumani is out of range.
Roumani is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mouba throws an off balance right hand
and Roumani counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouba misses with a hook. Roumani ducked under it nicely.
Mamad Mouba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Roumani misses.
Roumani moves out of range of the strikes.
Roumani throws a big counter combination but Mouba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mouba with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roumani.
Mouba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mouba scores with a body shot.
Mouba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roumani swings for the body but Mouba moves out of range.
Mouba flicks out a counter leg kick but Roumani steps away.
Roumani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mouba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roumani's corner calls for a 1-2. Roumani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roumani tries for a takedown but Mouba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Roumani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba is looking to slow Roumani down with leg kicks.
Mamad Mouba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roumani's sensitive parts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mouba. That's going to slow Roumani down.
Roumani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mouba.
Mouba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roumani was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouba.
Roumani lands a jab to the nose.
Mouba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mouba scores with a body shot.
Roumani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mouba defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mouba! But no joy.
Mouba slips under a jab.
Mouba thumps Roumani with a low kick.
Roumani drives through with a takedown into Mouba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mouba wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouba is pulling down on Roumani's head to control his posture.
Mouba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roumani preventing the sweep.
Mouba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roumani's guard.
Roumani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mouba won't allow Roumani to sweep him here.
Mouba wants to control from the top but Roumani keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roumani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roumani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mouba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mouba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roumani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouba has managed to get both his arms back between Roumani's legs - danger averted.
Roumani working a defensive guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamad Mouba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roumani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mouba throws a body punch but Roumani moves out of range.
Roumani defending well as Mouba loads up on a big left hand.
Roumani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouba throws out the jab.
Roumani lands an overhand right.
Roumani shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Mouba catches Roumani right on the button with a cross.
Mouba lands a nice shot that snaps Roumani's head back.
Roumani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roumani is defended easily by Mouba.
Mouba throws out a counter right but Roumani avoids it with no problem.
Mouba is looking to slow Roumani down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba lands a slapping body shot.
Roumani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roumani throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roumani.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Roumani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba connects with a nice looking jab.
Mouba connects with an inside leg kick.
Roumani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mouba scoring well with a low kick there.
Mouba looks to throw the jab but Roumani is out of range.
Mouba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mouba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mouba throws a good cross that connects.
Mouba scores with a nice strike.
Mouba lands a jab.
Mouba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roumani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roumani has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba looks to score with a jab to the body but Roumani is just out of range.
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!
A shot to the body from Mouba misses
and Roumani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roumani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mouba defending well as Roumani loads up on a big left hand.
Roumani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roumani closes the distance and clinches up with Mouba, looking for a takedown. Roumani pushes Mouba against the cage but Mouba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mouba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roumani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Roumani misses.
Mouba lands a leg kick that knocks Roumani off balance momentarily.
Mouba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roumani throws out the jab.
It seemed like Mouba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roumani tests Mouba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roumani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouba swivels and escapes.
Mouba throws a big counter head kick but Roumani avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roumani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roumani throws a shot from downtown. Mouba moves away and avoids it.
Mouba feints and then cracks Roumani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roumani down.
Roumani misses with a combination
and Mouba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouba throws a nice looking combination but Roumani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouba swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Roumani counter with a right hand.
Roumani throws a jab when Mouba was well out of range.
Mouba digs a good body shot into Roumani's ribs.
Mouba's corner calls for a 1-2. Mouba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roumani slips a straight right by Mouba.
Mouba misses with a hook. Roumani ducked under it nicely.
Roumani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roumani looks to land a left hand but Mouba moved out of range nicely.
Roumani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mouba momentarily.
Mouba throws a shot to the body.
Mouba scores with a jab.
Mouba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumani.
Roumani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouba.
It looked like Roumani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouba looks to throw the jab but Roumani is out of range.
Roumani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ali Roumani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mouba throws a hook to the side of Roumani's head but Roumani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roumani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roumani has time to react.
Roumani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mouba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roumani blocks a jab.
Roumani lands the left hand.
Mouba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roumani.
Mouba lands with a shot to the body.
Roumani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouba swivels and escapes.
Roumani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mouba is staying active underneath Roumani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamad Mouba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mouba is doing well to control the position and prevent Roumani from advancing to side control.
Mouba is in trouble now - Roumani has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamad Mouba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mouba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamad Mouba!
Mamad Mouba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's entrance music is Blaze all day by- KOTTONMOUTH KINGS . A fine choice. MacFarlane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Foggy Dew. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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25
247 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smokey Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but MacFarlane slips the punch.
MacFarlane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacFarlane!
MacFarlane delivers a nice body kick.
MacFarlane blocks a jab.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and MacFarlane counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and MacFarlane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but MacFarlane moved out of range nicely.
MacFarlane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacFarlane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
MacFarlane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MacFarlane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but MacFarlane manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and MacFarlane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacFarlane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacFarlane moves out of range of the strikes.
MacFarlane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane sends Simpson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! MacFarlane is motioning to the referee to let Simpson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
MacFarlane misses with an uppercut.
MacFarlane slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacFarlane manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on MacFarlane's shoulder, as MacFarlane tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacFarlane connects with the punch.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacFarlane counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Simpson out cold! What a finish! MacFarlane is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huell Alabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alabama comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Home Alabama. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shovel Knight was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huell Alabama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Knight catches Alabama right on the button with a cross.
Alabama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alabama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knight regains half guard.
Alabama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Alabama has control of the leg.
Knight wants to control but Alabama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alabama lands strikes from half guard.
Alabama working Knight over with strikes.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Alabama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alabama working Knight over with strikes.
Knight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the position.
Knight wants to sweep here but Alabama controlling him for the moment.
Knight is adopting a defensive guard.
Knight has his foot on Alabama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alabama works his way back into a safe position though.
Alabama throwing strikes but missing.
Alabama won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alabama.
Alabama trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alabama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Alabama 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.
Alabama is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight is trying to keep Alabama in close.
Alabama with a nice head shot there.
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alabama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight is trying to keep Alabama in close.
Alabama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alabama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Alabama from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alabama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alabama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alabama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knight is trying to control the position but Alabama postures up.
Alabama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alabama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight wants to hit a switch here but Alabama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knight there!
Knight regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Alabama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alabama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alabama winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knight controlling the position for now.
Knight trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alabama prevents Knight from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Huell Alabama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alabama tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alabama back to the cage. Knight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knight has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alabama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Alabama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alabama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alabama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Alabama persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huell Alabama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alabama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters with an outside leg kick.
Alabama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Alabama persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alabama looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight feints and then cracks Alabama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alabama down.
A head kick lands from Knight that sends Alabama to the canvas. Alabama tries to scramble back to his feet but Knight brings him back down into side control.
Alabama is rocked!
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Alabama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alabama tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight is trying to get an arm triangle but Alabama is defending well.
Alabama trying his best to control but Knight has mounted him.
Knight swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shovel Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Shovel Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Putin (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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25
278 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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24
255 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ren Naga-Wing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin throws a right and a left that Naga-Wing avoids nicely.
Naga-Wing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Naga-Wing has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Naga-Wing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naga-Wing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naga-Wing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naga-Wing 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.
Naga-Wing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Putin is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naga-Wing unloads with some shots from mount but Putin bucks and avoids them well.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Naga-Wing sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Naga-Wing wants to finish this one by submission but Putin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing throws some wild stikes that Putin manages to avoid easily.
Naga-Wing lands a big elbow.
Naga-Wing with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Naga-Wing looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing throwing strikes but Putin bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Naga-Wing throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Putin escapes and throws Naga-Wing's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep.
Putin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab from Putin.
Nice defenses there by Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Naga-Wing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
Putin misses with a body shot.
It looked like Naga-Wing was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Putin.
Naga-Wing misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab from Putin.
Putin digs a good hook to Naga-Wing's body.
Naga-Wing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Putin can pounce on him.
Naga-Wing staying out of range there.
Naga-Wing is looking to counter with a body kick.
Putin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naga-Wing counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naga-Wing's hands.
Putin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naga-Wing backs up against the cage.
It looks like Ren Naga-Wing has been cut.
Naga-Wing drives through with a takedown into Putin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Naga-Wing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing throwing strikes but missing.
Naga-Wing drops back looking for a leg! Putin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putin manages to kick Naga-Wing off! Naga-Wing jumps back into Putin's guard.
Naga-Wing lands a couple of digs.
Naga-Wing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Putin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naga-Wing 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.
Putin wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing looking to sit in guard and control but Putin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ren Naga-Wing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Putin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naga-Wing doesn't seem phased though.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naga-Wing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.
Naga-Wing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin throws a jab when Naga-Wing was well out of range.
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naga-Wing throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Naga-Wing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin feints and then cracks Naga-Wing's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naga-Wing down.
Putin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putin digs a good hook to Naga-Wing's body.
Putin with a nice cross.
Putin catches Naga-Wing with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putin throws a lazy uppercut
and Naga-Wing counters with a low kick, right behind Putin 's knee.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naga-Wing looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Naga-Wing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naga-Wing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naga-Wing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naga-Wing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naga-Wing lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin lands a nice hook to Naga-Wing's body. Naga-Wing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Putin throws the left hand but Naga-Wing avoids the punch easily.
Putin throws a low kick, looking for Naga-Wing's leg but Naga-Wing calmly moves out of range.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naga-Wing counters with a nice uppercut.
Naga-Wing has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Putin finds it's way round the side to connect with Naga-Wing's head.
A jab from Naga-Wing misses.
Putin with the counter takedown but Naga-Wing avoids it easily.
Putin punishes Naga-Wing's body with a nice straight punch.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naga-Wing was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Naga-Wing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naga-Wing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Putin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Naga-Wing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin is trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naga-Wing lands a nice forearm strike.
Putin is trying to get back to half guard.
Putin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Naga-Wing looks up at the clock and then as Putin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Naga-Wing smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to get an arm triangle but Putin is defending well.
Ren Naga-Wing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big shot lands for Naga-Wing! That's hurt Putin! Will he recover? Naga-Wing fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ren Naga-Wing!
A very excited looking Ren Naga-Wing made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stampfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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31
221 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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25
219 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Stampfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty works Stampfer's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Stampfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stampfer rushes McCarty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stampfer throws a head punch that misses.
Stampfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
Stampfer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarty.
Stampfer blocks an uppercut.
McCarty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarty struggles to land a body shot inside as Stampfer controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stampfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Stampfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarty takes a swing at Stampfer's ribcage but misses.
Stampfer misses with a hook.
Stampfer with a nice cross.
A low kick from Stampfer is predictable there
and McCarty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stampfer misses the target.
Darren McCarty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stampfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCarty throws a series of punches but Stampfer avoids them all with ease.
Stampfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stampfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from McCarty is predictable there
and Stampfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stampfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarty prevents a body shot from Stampfer.
Stampfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCarty backwards.
Stampfer misses with the head strike.
McCarty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarty lands a shot to the body.
McCarty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stampfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stampfer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarty.
McCarty throws a punch but it's blocked by Stampfer.
McCarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty lands with a left to the head.
Stampfer has McCarty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCarty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stampfer tries a body shot but McCarty blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarty.
Stampfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCarty blocking some punches.
McCarty working aggressively here.
McCarty scores with a shoulder strike.
Stampfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarty slips a jab and a cross from Stampfer.
McCarty lands a jab to the head.
Stampfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
Stampfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Stampfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarty missing with a left hand there. Stampfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarty misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Stampfer misses the target.
McCarty misses with a straight left.
McCarty throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McCarty.
Stampfer tries to clinch but McCarty moves out of range.
McCarty wants to clinch up but Stampfer keeps it at a distance.
Stampfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Stampfer.
McCarty lands a shoulder strike.
McCarty blocks a body shot from Stampfer.
Stampfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarty backwards.
McCarty throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McCarty fails to land.
Stampfer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCarty is trying to keep an underhook but Stampfer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCarty is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stampfer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stampfer.
Stampfer is looking to advance position but McCarty won't allow it.
Stampfer uses his free foot to push down on McCarty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCarty.
Stampfer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarty is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McCarty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCarty is trying to stand.
Stampfer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stampfer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stampfer is thwarting McCarty's attempts to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Stampfer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCarty tries a low kick but Stampfer avoids it.
Stampfer throws a shot from downtown. McCarty moves away and avoids it.
Stampfer tries to clinch there but McCarty circles away.
Stampfer misses with a takedown attempt - McCarty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from McCarty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarty cracks Stampfer with a right hand to the side of the head.
and McCarty counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stampfer! He's just covering up as McCarty starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren McCarty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. King has chosen ROAR by Katy Perry as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin King!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King jabs at Bone's body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
King dodges the punch combination from Bone.
Bone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Bone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King!
Bone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King!
Bone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because King has passed into half guard!
Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
King showing good submission defense here.
Bone looking for the RNC.
King trying to control the action but Bone just sinks the hooks in.
King is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bone off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bone looking to break King's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. King remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone working for a choke but King is defending well.
King turns into Bone and is now in his guard.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
Bone is trying to improve his position.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bone keeps working.
Bone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!
Bone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking for the choke but no joy.
Bone is not going to allow King to sit and survive in this position.
King showing good submission defense here.
Bone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. King is defending well though. Bone let's go of the attempt for now.
Bone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bone slips a straight right by King.
Bone blocks a leg kick.
King misses with a looping left.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
King slips under a jab.
King misses with a body shot.
Bone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone scores with a jab to the body.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Bone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for King.
Bone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Bone down.
King slips under a jab from Bone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Bone's shoulder, as Bone tries to avoid the shot.
Bone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Bone throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Bone misses with a straight left.
Bone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bone checks a leg kick.
King cracks Bone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bone misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bone wants to clinch.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King moves in looking to clinch but Bone pushes him off.
King closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Bone working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Bone blocking some punches.
Bone tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
King has Bone pressed against the cage, preventing Bone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Bone.
A short left from King.
King takes a shot to the head.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bone turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bone manages to end up in side control.
King tries to bench press Bone off him but Bone keeps the position.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, King has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bone but great work by King.
King throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
King trying to control the position but Bone is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has control of an arm but Bone manages to advance to King's back!
Bone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, King has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bone not allowing King to control his hands.
King showing good submission defense here.
King tries to escape but Bone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
King trying to control the action but Bone just sinks the hooks in.
Bone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. King knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften King for a finish.
King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bone.
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 Joe Bone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King ducks right into an uppercut from Bone.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab.
Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Bone. Bone gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
King is looking to clinch.
King connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Bone down.
Bone throws a good cross that connects.
Joe Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. King catches Bone right on the button with a cross.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Bone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Bone's head.
Bone tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Bone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King wants to clinch up but Bone keeps it at a distance.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bone's head backwards.
Bone moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Bone as he connects with a hook.
King defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by King.
Bone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
King lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bone scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Bone.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body kick.
Bone misses with the combination.
Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bone misses with a jab, cross combination.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Nice cross by Bone.
King slips a straight right by Bone.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Bone is wise to it.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bone's head.
Bone dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King has control of Bone's left arm, preventing Bone from doing any damage.
Bone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
Bone is looking for a triangle here but King uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Joe Bone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Bone is trying to improve his position.
Bone is not content to let King control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bone tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
Bone struggling a bit here.
Bone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Calvin King just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
King cracks Bone with a right hand to the side of the head.
King lands with a cross.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Bone.
King slips a straight right by Bone.
Bone missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bone rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Bone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bone lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bone.
Bone has a couple of punches blocked by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King works on Bone's body with a couple of short punches.
King blocking some punches.
Bone misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Bone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A body shot lands from King.
Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King scores with a shot to the side of Bone's head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bone fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King is working Bone over against the cage.
King is pressed up against the cage. Bone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut.
Bone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely.
Bone 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.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Bone looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King moves away from the strike by Bone.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Bone steps away.
King slips under a jab.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bone misses with a straight left.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a lazy right hand but Bone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Bone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Bone persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King closes the distance and pushes Bone back into the cage.
Bone misses with the head strike.
Bone has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bone throws a head punch that misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
Bone prevents a body shot from King.
Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone throws a big right hand that misses.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.
Bone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bone has King in his guard.
Bone has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Bone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bone throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King slips a straight right by Bone.
Bone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a hook.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Bone swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone misses with a straight right.
Bone doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Bone gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy.
Bone is looking to reverse the position.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
Bone is not content to let King control the position.
King taking a breather here.
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.
Bone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
King controlling the action here.
Bone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Bone's legs - danger averted.
Bone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.
Bone advances position into side control!
King regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bone moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King can't escape the position.
Bone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King!
Bone looking for subs off his back but King has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Bone!
Joe Bone retains his welterweight title!
Joe Bone 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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