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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and C Levell Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Tyler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, C Levell Cain!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cain there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Cain.
Nice uppercut lands for Cain. That snapped Tyler's head back.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyler.
A cross from Cain lands.
Tyler is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cain! Tyler is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). C Levell Cain!
C Levell Cain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day comes to the cage accompanied by Last minute - Great day to choke you out. Gary Day could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Smith's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Smith swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Day misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Day is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Day 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.
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
Day has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Day throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Day has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Day's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.
Day 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.
Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Day with a nice head shot there.
Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Day is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Day wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Day wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Day with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith is rocked!
Day arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anus Rhammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chalky White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chalky White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Rhammar!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rhammar throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
Rhammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhammar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhammar. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhammar is looking to land body kicks.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rhammar lands an overhand right.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Rhammar down.
Rhammar connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
White 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!
Rhammar lands an uppercut out of nowhere! White falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rhammar dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anus Rhammar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcastle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is How I Could Just Kill a Man- Rage Against the Machine. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sexton Hardcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Hard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard lands a slapping body shot.
Hard throws a series of strikes that have Hardcastle backpedaling.
Hardcastle swinging wildly here.
Hard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hard lands a jab to Hardcastle's midsection.
Hard lands a right hook to the body.
Ben Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hard, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Hard as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard cracks Hardcastle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Hardcastle misses.
Hardcastle throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
Hard misses with a wild combination.
Hard scores with a punch to the head.
Hardcastle slips a jab and a cross from Hard.
A combination from Hardcastle does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardcastle's hands.
Hardcastle throws a lazy right hand but Hard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardcastle looks to land a right hand but Hard moved out of range.
Hard throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hardcastle is looking to counter punch.
Oooooh!!! Hardcastle has knocked Hard down with a huge combo! Hardcastle steps away and waves a wobbly Hard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hard is rocked!
It looks like Ben Hard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard lands a slapping body shot.
Hard is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardcastle finish him?
Hardcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardcastle with a body shot.
Hardcastle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hard seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardcastle throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Hard stalks Hardcastle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardcastle's face. Hardcastle staggers backwards, shaken.
Hard scores with a jab to the body.
Hard slips under a jab from Hardcastle.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardcastle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hard throws a body punch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
Hard scores with a one two! Hardcastle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hard lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardcastle drops Hard with a beautiful combination! Hard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardcastle is looking for the KO!
Hardcastle thuds a left hand into Hard's body.
Hard lands a jab to Hardcastle's midsection.
Hard dives in and grabs Hardcastle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardcastle pushes down on Hard's head and hops out.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot
and Hard counters with a left and a right that stings Hardcastle.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hard feints a jab promting Hardcastle to slip. Hard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardcastle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardcastle slips a jab from Hard.
Hard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hard slips under a jab.
Hard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hard misses with a hook to the body
and Hardcastle counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardcastle. Hard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hard moves out of range of the strikes.
Hard is looking for the big counter here.
Hardcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hard.
Hard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Hard lands.
Hardcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardcastle circles away quickly and effectively.
Hard connects with a body shot that sends Hardcastle's belly button to the back.
Hardcastle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hard momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardcastle defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Hard fails with the takedown.
Sexton Hardcastle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hard.
Hardcastle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hard.
Hard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardcastle takes one to the side of the head.
Hard scores with a one two! Hardcastle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hardcastle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hard takes a step back to recover.
Hard looks winded!
Hard misses with a wild combination.
Hardcastle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardcastle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardcastle misses with a head kick.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Hard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcastle throws a hook but Hard avoids it easily.
Hard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hard, as that shot connected.
Hard lands with a straight right. Hardcastle didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Hardcastle. Those never looked like landing.
Hard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardcastle's head.
Hardcastle looks to land a combination but Hard avoids it well.
Hard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard jabs at Hardcastle's body.
Hard lands a lovely overhand right.
Hard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardcastle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.
Hardcastle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hard, as that shot connected.
Hardcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot.
Hard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
We've been told by Hardcastle's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardcastle missing with a left hand there. Hard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardcastle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardcastle thinking.
Hard lands with a shot to the body.
Hardcastle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardcastle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ben Hard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Hardcastle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hard's corner calls for a 1-2. Hard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardcastle throws a hook but Hard blocks it.
Hardcastle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hard lands a body shot.
Hardcastle misses with a wild combination.
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Hard cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.
Hard scores with a body shot.
Hard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardcastle lands a left and a right that send Hard crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardcastle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Ben Hard's cut even more.
Hardcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Hard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardcastle with a body shot.
Hardcastle swings for the body but Hard moves out of range.
Hardcastle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hard counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Hard coming out on top.
Hard lands a nice looking body shot.
Hard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hard.
Hard stuns Hardcastle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Hardcastle - just one landing.
Hard misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from Hard.
Hard scores with a hook to the body. Hardcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardcastle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hard scores with a hook to the body. Hardcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardcastle loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.
Hard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hard.
Hardcastle misses with a straight right.
Hardcastle throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hard lands with a nice body punch.
Hard misses with a double jab
and Hardcastle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hard avoids the head kick by Hardcastle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardcastle.
Hard lands with a nice body punch.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Hard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Hard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hard tests Hardcastle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcastle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but Hardcastle shows good takedown defense.
Hardcastle swings for the body but Hard moves out of range.
Hard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hardcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Hardcastle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hard circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardcastle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hard momentarily.
Hardcastle tries a low kick but Hard avoids it.
As Hardcastle backs off Hard throws a huge counter combo but Hardcastle manages to avoid it all.
Hard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Hard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hard looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
Hardcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardcastle misses with an uppercut. Hard saw that one coming.
Hard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle lands a two punch combo.
Hardcastle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Hardcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.
Hard moves out of range as Hardcastle strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardcastle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardcastle misses with a head kick.
Hardcastle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
Hard throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hardcastle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hard.
As Hard looks to move away, Hardcastle throws a big counter combo but Hard just gets out of the way.
Hard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardcastle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Hardcastle misses.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardcastle misses with an uppercut.
Hard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hard jabs Hardcastle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardcastle has time to react.
Hard moves away from the strike by Hardcastle.
Hard cracks Hardcastle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hard misses with a wild combination.
Hardcastle misses with a shot to the body
and Hard counters with a left and a right that stings Hardcastle.
Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardcastle throws out the jab.
Hardcastle throws a looping overhand right but Hard ducks down to avoid it.
Hard lands with a nice body punch.
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hard.
Hard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardcastle loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.
Hard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardcastle throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Hard walks into a jab.
Hardcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardcastle misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Hard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot
and Hard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Hard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ben Hard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hard 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Dawson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Dawson fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcia in the body.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson lands a big head kick that sends Garcia tumbling to the mat! Dawson takes a step backwards and waves Garcia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Garcia is rocked!
It looks like Leonardon Garcia has been cut.
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!
Dawson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Garcia crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Dawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ami Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson Rowling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ami Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaxson Rowling!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Rowling persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Young throws a lazy head kick
and Rowling counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rowling dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Rowling's head and hops out.
Rowling stuffs the takedown.
Rowling feints the counter takedown.
Rowling avoids the body shot from Young.
Rowling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Ami Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxson Rowling.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Rowling checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Rowling clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Rowling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Young is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rowling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Young cracks Rowling with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Young is trying to get an arm triangle but Rowling is defending well.
Rowling managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowling prevents Young from moving into mount.
Young is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rowling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rowling wants to get back to his feet but Young drags him back down.
Young is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rowling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Young is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rowling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rowling!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowling wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Young working for a guillotine from mount but Rowling is in no mood to give up.
Young lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rowling is working to get back to half guard.
Rowling just holding on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young breaks from Rowling's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rowling has given up his back. Will we see Young going for some submissions?
Rowling showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowling covers up after that shot from Young.
Young lands a shot to the head.
Rowling is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Young off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rowling is trying to get back to his feet but Young has full control of the position and if anything, Rowling has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Young is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Rowling won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Young off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ami Young!
A very excited looking Ami Young rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Jocavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Jocavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Mundo !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mundo scores with a takedown into Jocavich's guard.
Jocavich pushes Mundo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mundo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jocavich to the ground. Mundo is now in Jocavich's guard.
Mundo wanted to stand there but Jocavich had control of the position.
Jocavich controlling the position.
Jocavich trying to strike off his back.
Jocavich 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.
Jocavich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mundo is defending well. Jocavich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mundo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jocavich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladamir Jocavich!
A very excited looking Vladamir Jocavich 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 August Jeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Jiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Japanese Mix. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, August Jeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Jiller!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jiller backs up against the cage.
Jiller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
August Jeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeaux throws a series of punches but Jiller moves out of range.
Jeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jiller.
A left and a right from Jeaux both land. Nice combination.
Jeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jiller lunges at Jeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeaux's hand.
Jiller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeaux as he avoids it easily.
Jiller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiller circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jeaux defends it well.
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!
Jiller instigates a clinch.
Jiller goes for a takedown attempt but Jeaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
August Jeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Jiller.
Jeaux leaves Jiller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Jeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Jiller tries to counter it with a takedown but Jeaux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jeaux misses with a hook
letting Jiller counter with a right hand.
Jiller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Jiller tries to score a body lock takedown but Jeaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jiller trying to control the position but instead, Jeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jiller into the cage.
Jeaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jeaux is trying to break the clinch but Jiller is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiller.
Jeaux prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Jeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jiller has Jeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Jeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiller is working for takedown but Jeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeaux is trying to break free.
Jiller prevents Jeaux from breaking the clinch.
Jeaux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jeaux blocking some punches.
Jeaux is trying to break the clinch but Jiller is controlling him.
Jiller lands a nice uppercut.
Jeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Jiller has double underhooks.
Jeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jeaux stops a takedown attempt from Jiller.
Jiller wants to take the fight to the mat but Jeaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Jiller has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux tries to circle away but Jiller has him pinned against the cage.
Jeaux manages to break the clinch.
Jiller throws a hook to the side of Jeaux's head but Jeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeaux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Jiller lands a jab-cross combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jeaux enables Jiller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jeaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jiller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeaux wants to stand but Jiller is controlling the position.
Jeaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jiller throws a strike but Jeaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jiller is pulling down on Jeaux's head to control his posture.
Jiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jeaux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiller is proving hard to escape from.
Jiller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 August Jeaux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jiller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeaux is fending him off so far but Jiller persists. Nope, Jeaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Jiller slips a jab and a cross from Jeaux.
Jiller throws out a counter right but Jeaux avoids it with no problem.
Jiller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jeaux is trying to defend but Jiller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jiller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiller.
Jiller prevents Jeaux from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiller.
Jiller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeaux's head.
Jiller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jiller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jiller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jiller is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jeaux slips under a jab from Jiller.
Jiller misses with a wild body shot.
Jeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeaux misses the shot to the body.
Jeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jiller lands a nice hook to Jeaux's body. Jeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Jiller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jeaux.
It seemed like Jiller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jiller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jeaux momentarily.
Jeaux is rocked!
Jiller closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Jeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiller has Jeaux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jiller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jeaux tumbling to the mat - Jiller dives into Jeaux's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiller postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jeaux covers up, he's hurt! Jiller keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jiller and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jiller can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Jiller!
After the fight, Mason Jiller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Thom Pace - Maybe blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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20
220 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Adams.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Adams has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams taking a breather.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
It looks like Vinicius Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones 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.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams stalling the fight.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
Adams stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Adams has control.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones looks winded!
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
Jones is rocked!
That has opened up Vinicius Jones's cut even more.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Adams throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Adams and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Adams celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Adams!
James Adams retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, James Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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pop
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