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HFC 267 Frozen Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula has chosen Native Drums from the South Pacific as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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39
280 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonothan Kuhula!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder throws an overhand right that lands on Kuhula's shoulder, as Kuhula tries to avoid the shot.
Boulder shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuhula sprawls well. He's pushed Boulder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuhula as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder misses with a double jab
and Kuhula counters with a nice body shot.
Kuhula lands a big right hand that sends Boulder crashing to the mat! Kuhula stays standing though and waves Boulder back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuhula misses with a double jab.
Kuhula lands a left and a right that send Boulder crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuhula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Boulder is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Kuhula.
Oh Boulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Kuhula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boulder seems to have got his legs back now.
Boulder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Boulder's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boulder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuhula.
Kuhula throws a nice looking combination but Boulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Boulder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kuhula misses.
The fighters circling - Kuhula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boulder moves out of range of the strikes.
Boulder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuhula on the side of the head.
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuhula postures up in Boulder's guard and throws a big left but Boulder blocks it.
Kuhula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boulder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuhula is controlling him.
Kuhula wants to control from the top but Boulder keeps moving.
Kuhula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuhula wants to get up but he can't break Boulder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boulder keeping full guard, as Kuhula tries to pass.
Kuhula stands and steps away. Boulder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulder or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuhula, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuhula counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuhula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulder.
Kuhula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boulder misses with a straight left.
Boulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuhula avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuhula clobbers Boulder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Kuhula finds it's target.
Kuhula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's 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!
Boulder tries to land a front kick but Kuhula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuhula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula with a jab.
Kuhula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulder.
Boulder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhula.
Kuhula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuhula lands a jab to the nose.
Boulder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuhula.
Kuhula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boulder moves out of range as Kuhula strikes.
Boulder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuhula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boulder shoots in and drives through. Kuhula sprawls well.
Boulder looks to land a right hand but Kuhula moved out of range.
Kuhula swinging wildly here.
Kuhula shoots for a double leg takedown but Boulder sprawls well. He's pushed Kuhula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kuhula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown but Kuhula shows good takedown defense.
Kuhula is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boulder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Kuhula misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulder lands with a nice body kick.
Kuhula looks winded!
Kuhula scores with a three punch combo!
Boulder looks to throw the jab but Kuhula is out of range.
Kuhula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuhula stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulder. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kuhula as Boulder shoots in.
Boulder fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulder tries to bum rush Kuhula with a series of wild strikes but Kuhula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boulder tries to land a front kick but Kuhula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulder gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonothan Kuhula dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boulder dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuhula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuhula feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boulder is looking to stand back up but Kuhula counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boulder.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuhula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuhula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boulder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuhula thows a huge punch but Boulder dodges it nicely.
Kuhula thows a huge punch but Boulder dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuhula.
Boulder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuhula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boulder sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuhula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuhula looks to land a strike but Boulder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhula wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Kuhula pushes down on Boulder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boulder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuhula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boulder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuhula.
Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuhula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuhula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuhula trying to control from Boulder's half guard. Boulder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuhula trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuhula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuhula trying to move into half guard but instead Boulder has managed to sweep!
Kuhula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulder.
Kuhula wants to stand and escape but Boulder is having none of it.
Boulder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuhula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuhula has escaped and now he's on top!
Kuhula advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kuhula is trying to get an arm triangle but Boulder is defending well.
Tonothan Kuhula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuhula throws an elbow but Boulder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kuhula lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four 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.
Kuhula stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boulder looks for a takedown but Kuhula sprawls well.
Kuhula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuhula tries to avoid it but Boulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuhula to the ground. Kuhula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuhula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boulder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boulder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boulder throws an overhand right that lands on Kuhula's shoulder, as Kuhula tries to avoid the shot.
Kuhula lands a big right hand that sends Boulder crashing to the mat! Kuhula stays standing though and waves Boulder back to his feet!
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulder darts in looking for a takedown but Kuhula gets double underhooks and turns Boulder into the cage.
Boulder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuhula.
Boulder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonothan Kuhula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuhula throws an overhand right that drops Boulder like a sack of potatoes! Kuhula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonothan Kuhula!
Tonothan Kuhula managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Glossy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle comes to the cage accompanied by Story of My Life - One Direction. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
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198 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Glossy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glossy throws a big shot that misses.
Glossy throws a sloppy head kick and Jiggle moves out of range easily.
Glossy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jiggle.
Glossy's coach down at We The Best was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glossy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jiggle avoids the head kick by Glossy.
Good shot there by Jiggle.
Jiggle dodges the punch combination from Glossy.
Glossy clinches with his opponent.
Glossy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiggle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glossy tries to throw a body punch but Jiggle avoids it by throwing Glossy back against the cage.
Glossy lands with a light punch inside.
Jiggle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiggle misses with a hook to the body
and Glossy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glossy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jiggle counters with a three punch combo that has Glossy backing up. Glossy nods at Jiggle to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle lands with a good body shot.
Jiggle throws a sloppy body shot
and Glossy counters with a head kick.
Jiggle misses with a wild combination.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut
and Glossy counters with a straight right hand.
Jiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glossy.
Jiggle misses with a looping right.
Jiggle Jiggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Jiggle does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiggle misses the target.
Glossy throws a right hand that Jiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiggle also avoids with ease.
Jiggle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Glossy lands a two punch combo.
Glossy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiggle lands a leg kick that knocks Glossy off balance momentarily.
Jiggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glossy.
Jiggle connects with a right hand. Glossy shakes it off.
Jiggle Jiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glossy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glossy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jiggle's head.
Jiggle misses with a body punch
and Glossy counters with a good low kick that Jiggle was not able to check.
Jiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glossy.
Glossy swinging wildly here.
Jiggle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glossy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiggle throws out a loose jab but Glossy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiggle throws a hook but Glossy blocks it.
Jiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Glossy is just out of range.
Glossy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiggle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glossy darts in and clinches Jiggle up against the cage.
Glossy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glossy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glossy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiggle breaks from the clinch.
Glossy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jiggle tries to move into range but Glossy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glossy misses with a body shot.
Glossy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jiggle under the eye.
Glossy slips under a jab.
Glossy slips a jab and a cross from Jiggle.
A little jabbing left from Glossy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glossy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jiggle, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a body punch but Glossy moves out of range.
Glossy swings for the body but Jiggle moves out of range.
Glossy is looking to clinch but Jiggle is avoiding it.
Jiggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glossy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glossy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jiggle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glossy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glossy.
Glossy throws a head kick that misses.
Glossy tests Jiggle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiggle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glossy in his tracks.
Jiggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiggle tries to score with a low kick but Glossy moves his leg out of the way.
Glossy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jiggle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiggle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glossy manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiggle.
Jiggle just misses with a punch to the body.
Glossy throws out a counter right but Jiggle avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glossy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiggle.
Glossy is looking for the big counter here.
Glossy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Jiggle Jiggle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jiggle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jiggle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glossy manages to avoid it.
Glossy avoids the body shot from Jiggle.
A shot to the body from Jiggle misses
and Jiggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glossy moves away.
Jiggle Jiggle is winning the standup battle so far.
Glossy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glossy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiggle is looking to wear down Glossy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Glossy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Glossy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glossy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Jiggle.
Jiggle misses with a body shot.
Glossy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiggle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glossy, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glossy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Glossy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jiggle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glossy's head backwards.
Good exchange - Jiggle coming out on top.
Jiggle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glossy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiggle takes a swing at Glossy's ribcage but misses.
Jiggle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glossy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiggle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jiggle wants it to stay on the feet.
Glossy misses with a hook. Jiggle ducked under it nicely.
Glossy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Jiggle.
Jiggle misses with a hook to the body
and Jiggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dick Glossy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jiggle avoids the body shot from Glossy.
Glossy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiggle wants to slow Glossy down by chopping away at his legs.
Glossy throws a counter combo.
Jiggle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glossy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiggle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiggle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glossy is looking to clinch but Jiggle is avoiding it.
Glossy misses with a hook. Jiggle ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiggle misses the target.
Jiggle throws a front kick aimed at Glossy's knee but Glossy avoids it well.
Donk. Glossy catches Jiggle right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Jiggle as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Jiggle.
Jiggle dodges the punch combination from Glossy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle misses with a low kick.
Glossy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiggle throws a leg kick but Glossy moved away.
Jiggle stuns Glossy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glossy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glossy lands an overhand right.
Glossy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiggle.
A swing and a miss from Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a right hand that misses
and Glossy counters with a straight right hand.
Jiggle looks to land a left hand but Glossy moved out of range nicely.
Glossy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiggle avoids the body shot from Glossy.
Jiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiggle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut
and Glossy counters with a good, hard body kick but Jiggle shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiggle lands a slapping body shot.
Jiggle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glossy! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiggle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glossy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Glossy.
Glossy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glossy tries to clinch but Jiggle is having none of it.
Jiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiggle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glossy.
Glossy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jiggle momentarily.
Good leg kick by Jiggle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jiggle thumps Glossy with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glossy.
Jiggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glossy misses with a wild combination.
Jiggle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Jiggle Jiggle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jiggle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glossy.
A slow jab from Jiggle misses its intended target.
Jiggle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glossy under the eye.
Jiggle throws a right hand that misses
and Glossy counters with a straight right hand.
Glossy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiggle was well out of range. Poor timing from Glossy.
Jiggle connects with a body shot that sends Glossy's belly button to the back.
Jiggle tries to land a leg kick but Glossy saw it coming and moves away.
Jiggle slips a jab and a cross from Glossy.
Glossy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiggle, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Glossy on the inside.
Glossy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiggle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Glossy has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glossy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Glossy.
Jiggle wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Glossy on the inside.
Glossy lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiggle backwards.
Jiggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Glossy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Glossy fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glossy.
Glossy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jiggle breaks from the clinch.
Glossy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiggle Jiggle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jiggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glossy throws an off balance right hand
and Jiggle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glossy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jiggle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiggle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Glossy is looking to clinch but Jiggle is avoiding it.
Jiggle throws a lazy right hand but Glossy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Glossy misses.
Jiggle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glossy under the eye.
Dick Glossy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glossy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Glossy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glossy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jiggle misses with a low kick.
Glossy moves out of range of the leg kick from Jiggle.
Glossy throws out a counter right but Jiggle avoids it with no problem.
Glossy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glossy slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle thumps Glossy with a low kick.
Jiggle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glossy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jiggle misses with the combination.
Jiggle wants to land a leg kick but Glossy is out of range.
Glossy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glossy.
A punch combination from Jiggle misses.
Glossy throws a sloppy head kick and Jiggle moves out of range easily.
Jiggle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jiggle scores with a hook to the body. Glossy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jiggle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jiggle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glossy is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Glossy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glossy tries to move into range but Jiggle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glossy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glossy throws a leg kick but Jiggle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiggle moves out of range of the body kick from Glossy.
Jiggle misses with a straight right.
Jiggle misses with a body shot.
Glossy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jiggle swings for the body but Glossy moves out of range.
Glossy throws a big shot that misses.
Glossy throws a sloppy head kick
and Jiggle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Glossy misses.
Jiggle blocks a head kick by Glossy.
Glossy thows a leg kick but Jiggle checks it
and Jiggle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jiggle Jiggle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiggle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiggle Jiggle!
Post fight, Jiggle Jiggle took to the microphone: 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Walk Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista passes Cormier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batista is thwarting Cormier's attempts to control the position.
Batista wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position.
Batista is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batista trying to mount his opponent but Cormier defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.
Cormier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Batista pulls his head out easily.
Cormier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Batista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Batista is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Batista trying to pass the guard but Cormier defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batista keeps trying to improve his position.
Cormier wants to control but Batista is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cormier tries to hold on but Batista pushes him away.
Batista is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cormier is in real trouble.
Batista working for the choke.
Well, with Batista on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cormier is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Batista working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Batista looking for the choke but no joy.
Cormier preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Batista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier tries to roll but Batista sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is working hard here to advance position.
Batista is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cormier is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotiz Bruttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hendricks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I ain't turning back. Brotiz Bruttz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruttz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hendricks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruttz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendricks finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruttz's head.
Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Bruttz in a clinch.
The referee calls for Hendricks to work.
Bruttz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bruttz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hendricks keeping full guard, as Bruttz tries to pass.
Bruttz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hendricks wants to stand and escape but Bruttz is having none of it.
Hendricks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bruttz looking to improve position, pressing down on Hendricks's thigh with his hand. Hendricks seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bruttz paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bruttz's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hendricks picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyron Hendricks!
A very excited looking Tyron Hendricks 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tarik Johnson enters the cage!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tarik Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Ash coming out on top.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Ash knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ash is looking to clinch.
Ash shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ash has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ash's guard.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson postures up in Ash's guard and throws a big left but Ash blocks it.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ash looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Ash pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Ash!
After winning the bout, Adam Ash thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch has chosen Dezarie / Most High as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Wade.
It looks like Joshua Lynch has been cut.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade 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.
Wade cracks Lynch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Wade circles away.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch throws a head kick that Wade semi-blocks.
Lynch pushes Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Wade's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wade throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lynch is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Wade!
Samson Wade took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Rock On. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leeroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jenkins letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Ligerito Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to push Rodriguez away but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Jenkins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez clinches.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Jenkins both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Jenkins.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Jenkins seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Rodriguez is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligerito Rodriguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Rodriguez clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but Rodriguez takes it in his stride.
Leeroy Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodriguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ligerito Rodriguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
A nice left hand lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jenkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodriguez will feel that in the morning.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Jenkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Rodriguez prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodriguez taking a breather.
Rodriguez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Jenkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leeroy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez taking a breather.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Rodriguez tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Rodriguez tries to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but Rodriguez takes it in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeroy Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leeroy Jenkins!
A relieved looking Leeroy Jenkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zorgas Borgas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey has chosen Baby Huey - A change is going to come as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zorgas Borgas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby Huey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Huey coming out on top.
It looks like Zorgas Borgas has been cut.
Borgas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Borgas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borgas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borgas throws a hook but Huey avoids it easily.
Huey scores with a nice head shot.
Huey moves out of range of the strikes.
Borgas 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.
Huey cracks Borgas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Borgas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Huey finish him?
Borgas is rocked!
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!
Borgas is holding his hands too far apart here. Huey throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Borgas is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Huey!
Baby Huey gave a mention to HERITAGE! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisa Yiftos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viceroy on the side of the head.
Yiftos tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Yiftos - just one landing.
Yiftos lands a jab to the nose.
Viceroy slips a jab and a cross from Yiftos.
A little feinted left hand from Viceroy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viceroy thuds his right hand into Yiftos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yiftos takes the fight into the clinch.
Viceroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Viceroy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yiftos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viceroy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viceroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yiftos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yiftos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yiftos is looking to control Viceroy's arms but Viceroy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yiftos has his back to the cage.
Yiftos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viceroy's defenses.
Yiftos misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yiftos.
Viceroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Yiftos controls his hands.
Yiftos lands an elbow just above Viceroy 's eye.
It looks like Lord Viceroy has been cut.
Yiftos told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Viceroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Yiftos - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yiftos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yiftos has Viceroy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yiftos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viceroy tumbling to the mat - Yiftos dives into Viceroy's guard.
Viceroy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Yiftos lands a jab to the head.
Yiftos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viceroy throws a right hand that misses
and Yiftos counters with a crisp one two that drops Viceroy! Yiftos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Viceroy to his feet! Viceroy is in big trouble!
Viceroy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yiftos moves in looking to clinch but Viceroy pushes him off.
Yiftos feints a jab and as Viceroy dips his head, Yiftos unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Viceroy right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Viceroy falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Yiftos smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sisa Yiftos!
Sisa Yiftos gave a mention to My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons has chosen Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Flores!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores connects with a solid leg kick.
Flores tries to keep at a distance but Parsons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parsons takes a shot to the head.
Parsons misses with some punches.
Parsons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flores lands with a short shot to the head.
Parsons working aggressively here.
Parsons misses with the head strike.
Flores blocks an elbow strike.
Flores's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flores stops a takedown attempt from Parsons.
Parsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flores misses with the head strike.
Flores lands a body punch.
Flores using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parsons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parsons working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores breaks from the clinch.
Flores digs a good hook to Parsons's body.
Parsons has Flores up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Flores on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons misses with some punches.
Parsons misses with a knee to the head.
Parsons swings wildly with an uppercut but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flores.
Parsons has a couple of punches blocked by Flores.
Flores blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flores manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Parsons misses its intended target.
We've been told by Flores's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parsons throws a combination. Flores tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jack Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Parsons.
Flores cracks Parsons with an open hand slap.
Flores connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Flores. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flores.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parsons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores clobbers Parsons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parsons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flores bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flores throwing a counter right hand but Parsons manages to avoid it.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Parsons's coach down at World Combat Sports Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parsons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parsons is holding his hands too far apart here. Flores throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Parsons is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores retains his light heavyweight title!
Rafael Flores was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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