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HFC 277 Klitschko vs Satan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dayton McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Micheal Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdams comes into the arena with OVERWERK - Alive blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dayton McAdams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Micheal Minh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Micheal Minh looking for a sweep. Not yet Micheal Minh, not yet.
McAdams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Micheal Minh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Micheal Minh has escaped and now he's on top!
Micheal Minh is posturing up here but McAdams has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Micheal Minh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Micheal Minh has to tap! Slick submission there by McAdams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dayton McAdams!
Post fight, an emotional Dayton McAdams said 'That win is the fruit of my training, it doesn't look like it but I enjoy it a lot!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Dux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Keon Williams has been cut.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Dux is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dux trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Dux trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Dux thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Dux trying to control from Williams's half guard. Williams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dux trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Williams postures up.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dux tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!
Dux misses with a double jab
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Dux as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Dux misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
A telegraphed right hand from Dux misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a beautiful punch that sends Dux to the canvas!
Dux is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keon Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Dux shoots in.
Dux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a huge left! Dux is in big trouble! He's backing up but Williams isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dux from any more damage. A dominating finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Williams!
Keon Williams took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I ain't turning back. Nelson has chosen mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Hendricks misses with a double jab.
Tyron Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hendricks backing up. Hendricks nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Hendricks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendricks jumps guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nelson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hendricks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks gets control of Nelson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hendricks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Hendricks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Hendricks throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hendricks punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hendricks takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendricks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks scores with a punch to the head.
Hendricks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hendricks swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Hendricks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hendricks.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks scores with a nice head shot.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hendricks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hendricks lands with a nice body punch.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Hendricks lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Hendricks clinches up against the cage.
Hendricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hendricks fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Hendricks backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hendricks throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Hendricks throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hendricks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendricks thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hendricks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hendricks connects with a crisp jab.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Hendricks gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Hendricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Hendricks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hendricks lands the left hand.
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
Hendricks successfully pulls guard.
Nelson stops Hendricks from standing up.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Hendricks from getting back to his feet.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hendricks throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hendricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
As Hendricks backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Hendricks connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
Hendricks throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
As Hendricks backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hendricks. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Hendricks lands with an overhand left.
Hendricks lands a jab to the head.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyron Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendricks tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hendricks misses the shot to the body.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hendricks tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hendricks throws a shot to the body.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches.
Hendricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Hendricks dominated that second round.
That's time! Hendricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hendricks misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hendricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Hendricks scores with a punch to the head.
Hendricks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson throws a counter combo.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Hendricks.
Nelson throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Hendricks.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendricks.
As Hendricks backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
As Hendricks backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Hendricks misses with a looping left.
As Hendricks backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Hendricks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hendricks looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson moves out of range as Hendricks strikes.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
Decent striking displayed by Hendricks there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Hendricks takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hendricks connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
Hendricks cracks Nelson with a good jab.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson unleashes a big counter combination but Hendricks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hendricks scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Hendricks misses its intended target.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hendricks.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Nelson slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses the jab.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson defending well as Hendricks loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Nelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hendricks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendricks.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nelson defending well as Hendricks loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
As Hendricks backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hendricks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendricks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Hendricks!
Post fight, Tyron Hendricks took to the microphone: ' I trained hard for this fight. Shout out to the crew at Bruize Brothers. I couldn't have done it without them. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Story of My Life - One Direction. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Whiston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiggle tries to clinch there but Whiston circles away.
It looked like Whiston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiggle moves in looking to clinch but Whiston pushes him off.
Whiston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jiggle has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jiggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jiggle tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Jiggle back against the cage.
Jiggle lands a body shot.
Jiggle lands a body punch.
Whiston gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiggle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whiston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whiston's back!
Jiggle looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiggle misses with a punch to the head.
Jiggle throwing sloppy strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Jiggle manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Whiston is really stuck here.
Whiston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jiggle gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston is trying to break free.
Jiggle scores with strikes from the back.
Whiston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jiggle gets his way!
Whiston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jiggle.
Well, with Jiggle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Whiston is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Whiston avoids the strikes from Jiggle.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Jiggle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Whiston is holding onto Jiggle's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Whiston showing good submission defense here.
Jiggle lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Whiston.
Jiggle punches Whiston on the ear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle controlling well, preventing Whiston from escaping the position.
Jiggle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Whiston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jiggle controls the position.
Whiston prevents Jiggle from getting a body triangle.
Jiggle is persistently looking for the submission but Whiston is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whiston is trying to break free.
Jiggle lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Whiston hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiggle loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Whiston hold on?
Whiston is taking damage to the body and head.
Jiggle avoiding Whiston 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Whiston prevents Jiggle from getting a body triangle.
Jiggle scores with strikes from the back.
Whiston covers up after that shot from Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Whiston breaks Jiggle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jiggle being controlled here, momentarily.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiggle is on top in guard.
Jiggle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
Jiggle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiggle keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jiggle lands a jab to the head.
Whiston looks to throw the jab but Jiggle is out of range.
Whiston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiggle closes the distance and pushes Whiston back into the cage.
Whiston pulls guard effortlessly.
Jiggle landing some decent shots from guard.
Whiston looking to control.
Jiggle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jiggle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Jiggle preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
Jiggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiggle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jiggle striking off his back but it's not causing Whiston any problems.
Jiggle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jiggle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whiston manages to get himself to full guard.
Whiston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston 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.
Jiggle pushes down on Whiston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whiston regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jiggle Jiggle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Jiggle tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Jiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiggle throws a big right hand that misses.
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiggle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle postures up in Whiston's guard and throws a big left but Whiston blocks it.
Jiggle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiggle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jiggle won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but instead Jiggle has moved into half guard.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's trapped leg to prevent Jiggle from advancing to side control.
Jiggle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whiston tries to roll over but Jiggle keeps him under control.
Whiston has hold of Jiggle's hands but Jiggle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiggle wants to pass to mount but Whiston is defending the position.
Jiggle thows a huge punch but Whiston dodges it nicely.
Jiggle prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Jiggle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiggle is one step ahead there.
Whiston pulls Jiggle in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiggle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jiggle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiggle closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston blocks a body shot from Jiggle.
Whiston jumps into guard, dragging Jiggle to the mat.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's posture.
Jiggle throwing strikes but missing.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but instead Jiggle has moved into half guard.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whiston's head.
Jiggle trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston taking some punishment here, with Jiggle in his half guard.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston moves into full guard.
Jiggle stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Jiggle landing with the ground and pound.
Jiggle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Jiggle postures up.
Jiggle stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
Jiggle won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Jiggle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiggle cracks Whiston with a solid left hand.
Jiggle Jiggle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle stands up over Whiston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiggle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiggle preventing the sweep.
Jiggle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jiggle stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Jiggle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Jiggle from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jiggle blocks the body kick.
Whiston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiggle.
Jiggle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiggle throws out a powerful jab.
Jiggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiston.
Rupert Whiston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiggle has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiggle blocks an uppercut.
Jiggle presses Whiston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jiggle has Whiston pressed against the cage, preventing Whiston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiston working hard to break the clinch.
Jiggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiston.
Whiston pulls guard successfully.
Jiggle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jiggle advances to half guard.
Jiggle controlling the action here.
Jiggle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiggle.
Jiggle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiggle Jiggle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jiggle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiggle Jiggle!
Jiggle Jiggle took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites. Bobby Buckets has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patton clinches with his opponent.
Patton lands with a light punch inside.
Patton tries a body shot but Buckets blocks it.
Patton lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton.
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckets explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big left from Buckets misses.
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Buckets was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patton darts in and clinches Buckets up against the cage.
Buckets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buckets breaks the clinch.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patton moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Patton lands a left hand.
Patton lands a right hand.
Buckets lands a shoulder strike.
Patton lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Buckets breaks the clinch.
Buckets keeps the fight on the outside.
Patton moves into range and clinches up with Buckets.
Buckets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckets was well out of range. Poor timing from Patton.
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Patton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patton moves into range and clinches up with Buckets.
Buckets is pushing Patton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckets.
Patton avoiding damage as Buckets throws knees to the body.
Buckets throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
Buckets lands an elbow inside that Patton shrugs off.
Patton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow.
Buckets just leaning against Patton, taking a breather.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buckets gets through Patton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buckets breaks the clinch.
Patton darts in and clinches Buckets up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Patton.
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Patton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buckets misses with the head strike.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Patton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patton tries a knee to the head but Buckets blocks it.
Patton letting Buckets take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buckets.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
A short right from Patton.
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
Buckets lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Buckets has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
A head punch on the inside from Patton fails to land.
Buckets has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Patton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buckets is looking to land body kicks.
Patton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckets tries to keep at a distance but Patton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Buckets scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patton working aggressively here.
Buckets stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Patton.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Buckets misses with an elbow strike.
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Patton is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucketss head.
Patton digs a right hand into Buckets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckets's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patton.
A right hand to the body from Patton.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
George Patton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Patton tries a body shot but Buckets blocks it.
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckets taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patton pushes Buckets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patton.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buckets misses with some punches.
Patton misses with some punches.
Patton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buckets seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patton can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Patton as the two fighters clinch.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Buckets blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton presses Buckets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patton throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Patton tries a body shot but Buckets blocks it.
Patton gets through Buckets's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patton digs a right hand underneath Buckets's ribcage. Buckets let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patton.
Patton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patton lands a shot to the body.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patton lands a shot to the body.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Patton.
Patton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patton pushes Buckets back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets looking to slow down the pace here.
Buckets misses with some punches.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
Patton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patton lands a shoulder strike.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Patton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Buckets wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patton tries to clinch up but Buckets circles away and keeps his distance.
Patton clinches.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
Buckets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Buckets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patton lands with a good body shot.
Buckets throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Buckets misses
and Patton counters with a two punch combo.
Patton wants to clinch up but Buckets keeps it at a distance.
Patton tries to clinch but Buckets moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patton fails with an attempt to clinch.
George Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buckets manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buckets throws a quick counter head kick but Patton was just out of range.
Patton moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckets creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Patton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buckets.
A short body shot lands from Patton as the two fighters clinch.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Patton blocks with his arms.
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckets.
Patton lands a body punch.
Patton lands a nice uppercut.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton scores with a shot to the side of Buckets's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton lands an elbow just above Buckets 's eye.
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucketss head.
Patton lands a body shot.
Patton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow.
Buckets avoids a wild elbow strike from Patton.
Patton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton lands a left hand.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Patton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton lands an elbow just above Buckets 's eye.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets.
Buckets slows down the pace here.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buckets tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Patton lands with a short shot to the head.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Buckets throws an elbow but misses.
Buckets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buckets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patton is looking to clinch.
Patton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buckets missing with a left hand there. Patton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobby Buckets is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckets just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Patton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola comes to the cage accompanied by Biggest & The Best. Clay Matthews will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
31 - 22 - 2 |
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203 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltola misses with a left hand
and Matthews finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.
Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Peltola blocks an uppercut.
Peltola gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Peltola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peltola throws a lazy uppercut
and Peltola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Matthews has Peltola up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peltola's efforts to push away.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peltola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peltola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Peltola lands with a left to the head.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matthews has Peltola pressed against the cage, preventing Peltola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peltola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews throws a hook but Peltola blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peltola.
A cross from Peltola lands.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peltola takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Peltola circles away.
Peltola misses with a looping right.
Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matthews's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Peltola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peltola throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peltola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matthews throws a jab when Peltola was well out of range.
Peltola throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peltola lands a jab.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peltola finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
Peltola lands the left hand.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Atte Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Peltola saw that one coming.
Peltola feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Peltola catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Peltola misses with a body punch
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Peltola misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peltola misses with a straight left.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Peltola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Peltola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peltola backwards.
Peltola breaks the clinch.
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peltola lands with a left to the head.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Peltola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola'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.
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peltola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Peltola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Peltola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peltola throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltola.
Peltola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peltola misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Peltola is avoiding it.
Peltola throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Peltola swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peltola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Peltola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peltola throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews wants to counter the offense by Peltola and move into the clinch position.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peltola.
Matthews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peltola shoots and misses
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Peltola.
Peltola manages to break the clinch.
Peltola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Peltola.
Peltola sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Peltola avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Matthews takes a swing at Peltola's ribcage but misses.
Peltola throws a shot to the body.
Peltola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews counters with a big head kick but Peltola shrugs it off.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Matthews slips under a jab from Peltola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peltola.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthews counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola throws a big shot that misses.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Peltola seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peltola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Matthews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Peltola avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews is stalling here.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peltola blocks an uppercut.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Peltola.
Peltola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola misses with some punches.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Peltola is trying to break free.
Peltola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a hook but Peltola blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Peltola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Peltola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Peltola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Peltola throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peltola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peltola. Peltola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peltola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Peltola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks.
Peltola misses with a left hand
and Matthews makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Peltola really felt that one!
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.
Peltola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atte Peltola is winning the standup battle so far.
Peltola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peltola throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peltola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Peltola avoids it this time.
Peltola throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Atte Peltola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matthews tries to clinch there but Peltola circles away.
Matthews blocks a jab.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltola swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peltola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peltola's calf.
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Peltola is rocked!
Atte Peltola's cut is getting worse.
Matthews defending well as Peltola loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Peltola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peltola avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Peltola seems to have got his legs back now.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peltola throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Clay Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltola takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews is trying to counter with his kicks.
Peltola throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Peltola throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Matthews drives through and clinches with Peltola against the cage.
Peltola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeps control of Peltola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peltola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Peltola.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola lands a nice shot to the body.
Peltola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clay Matthews.
I've got Matthews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clay Matthews!
Our winner, Clay Matthews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. z Buta Wjeżdzam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
138 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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33
145 lbs
21 - 33 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 33 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Pozar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pozar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pozar keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Pozar wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Pozar has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Pozar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Pozar looking for a sweep. Not yet Pozar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.
Pozar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pozar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Pozar is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pozar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Pozar from controlling successfully.
Pozar wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Pozar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Pozar defends it easily.
Pozar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pozar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pozar has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pozar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Pozar slips an elbow through the middle.
Pozar wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Pozar wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pozar landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle here but Pozar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pozar wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pozar is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pozar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pozar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pozar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pozar pulls his head out easily.
Pozar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pozar landing strikes from the mount.
Pozar looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Pozar has a good base and remains in mount.
Pozar landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is bucking up trying to escape but Pozar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pozar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pozar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pozar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pozar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Pozar is avoiding it.
Pozar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pozar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Pozar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pozar stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pozar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pozar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pozar is aware though and is defending well.
Pozar content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pozar escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pozar has hold of Rodriguez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rodriguez seems comfortable defending it but Pozar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rodriguez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rodriguez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pozar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pozar Pozar!
A determined Pozar Pozar didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is NWO Wolfpack. A fine choice. Hannibal Lyons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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40
275 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
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34
300 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyons counters with a leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Lyons has knocked James down with a huge combo! Lyons steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Lyons lands a brutal head kick. James looks out on his feet and Lyons throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Hogan misses the target.
Hogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf under the eye.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolf has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hogan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hogan trying to get back to his feet but Wolf is in full control for now.
Wolf throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hogan covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Wolf is throwing strikes but Hogan counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Hogan regains half guard.
Hogan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Hogan's hands, connecting with Hogan's forehead.
Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf is trying to work for a kimura but Hogan is defending well.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hogan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wolf.
Wolf throws an elbow that misses. Hogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Hogan!
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf 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.
Wolf controlling Hogan's posture.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to strike from the bottom.
Wolf trying to control the position here.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf is controlling Hogan's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf pulls Hogan in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hogan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hogan has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogan defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf throws a strike but Hogan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolf lands a couple of digs.
Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Wolf will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hogan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ben Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. Wolf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan scores with a hook.
Hogan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hogan scores with a jab.
Wolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Wolf avoided it.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Hogan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf has his takedown stuffed
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Hogan lands a front kick.
Hogan gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Hogan manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Wolf throws an elbow that misses. Hogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Hogan!
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolf is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
Wolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hugo Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf looks to land a strike but Hogan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Wolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf throws a strike but Hogan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Wolf has his hands on Hogan's head, controlling the position.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hogan dominated that second round.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hogan. Wolf shrugs it off though.
Hogan lands a jab to the nose.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
And Wolf tries to counter it with a takedown but Hogan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan connects with the punch.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolf tries to move into range but Hogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hogan dips to his left and cracks Wolf with an uppercut!
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogan lands a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Hogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolf's head.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ben Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Wolf down.
Hogan throws a shot to the body.
Ben Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Hogan - just one landing.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Hogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolf thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf needs to keep his hands up - Hogan had a free shot at his head there.
Wolf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan cracks the inside of Wolf's front leg.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan lands a front kick.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.
Hogan sizes up Wolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Hogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wolf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolf is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hogan! Wolf is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Hogan!
Ben Hogan retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Ben Hogan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disciple. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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248 lbs
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288 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucifer Satan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satan misses with a jab to the body
and Klitschko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Satan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Satan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
Klitschko drops Satan with a left and a right! Oh, Satan is hurt - Klitschko dives into side control looking to finish!
Satan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big shot lands for Klitschko! That's hurt Satan! Will he recover? Klitschko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yegor Klitschko!
A very excited looking Yegor Klitschko 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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