RFC 23: Happy Holidays PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rivera
vs
Gomi

170 cm
20
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akihiro Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Gomi. That snapped Rivera's head back.

Gomi takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomi.
Rivera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Gomi on the inside.
Gomi lands an uppercut.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Gomi has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi's coach down at OO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gomi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Gomi scores with a nice short uppercut.

Rivera is rocked!
Rivera is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomi has double underhooks.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Gomi digs a right hand into Rivera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivera's gas tank.
Rivera seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomi gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Julio Rivera has been cut.
Gomi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rivera out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akihiro Gomi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Hostetter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooten comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll- Judas Priest kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hostetter
vs
Wooten

180 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Hostetter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kev Wooten!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hostetter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wooten.
It looked like Hostetter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Wooten drops Hostetter with a big left hand and mounts him. Hostetter is in big trouble!

It looks like Ivan Hostetter has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hostetter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooten is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hostetter manages to get to full guard.
Hostetter 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.
Hostetter pulls Wooten in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hostetter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wooten manages to get himself to full guard.

Wooten keeping full guard, as Hostetter tries to pass.
Hostetter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hostetter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hostetter is keen to just control but Wooten is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hostetter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Hostetter wants to work for an arm triangle but Wooten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hostetter is pressing down on Wooten's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wooten is holding on for now.

Hostetter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wooten could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hostetter has cracked it and Wooten is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hostetter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Hostetter!
After winning the bout, Ivan Hostetter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Supertramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supertramp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sikamikanico- Red Hot Chili Peppers. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Supertramp
vs
Hammer

184 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Supertramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supertramp throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer wants to counter the offense by Supertramp and move into the clinch position.
Supertramp fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Supertramp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Supertramp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Supertramp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Supertramp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supertramp throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hammer counters with a nice body kick.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Supertramp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Supertramp moves out of range easily.

Supertramp throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Supertramp is in Hammer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supertramp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammer tries to bench press Supertramp off him but Supertramp keeps the position.
Supertramp in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Supertramp grinds an elbow into Hammer's temple.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Hammer keeps trying to improve his position.
Supertramp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hammer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Supertramp connects with a bit shot that sees Hammer covering up! More strikes from Supertramp and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Supertramp is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Supertramp!
Alexander Supertramp thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Derks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Aguilero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derks comes to the cage accompanied by The Reckless And The Brave. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chad Aguilero enters the cage!

Derks
vs
Aguilero

170 cm
19
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Derks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Aguilero!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Derks throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilero moves out of range easily.
Aguilero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Derks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aguilero.
Aguilero lands a head kick!
Derks misses the body punch
and Aguilero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nate Derks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguilero was well out of range. Poor timing from Derks.
Derks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Derks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aguilero to the ground. Derks is now in Aguilero's guard.
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!
Derks wants to control from the top but Aguilero keeps moving.
Derks passes into half guard.
Derks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilero is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilero is trying to maintain the position but Derks is very close to passing his half guard.
Aguilero has hold of Derks's hands but Derks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Derks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Derks prevents Aguilero from improving his position.

Derks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguilero trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derks is landing with some decent strikes but Aguilero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Derks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Derks scoring with strikes but Aguilero is staying in there.
Derks avoids the attempt from Aguilero to control.
Derks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aguilero?
Derks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aguilero's face.

Aguilero is rocked!
Derks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aguilero is still in real trouble! Can Derks finish him?
Derks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Derks lands a big elbow - Aguilero is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Aguilero is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nate Derks!
Nate Derks retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Nate Derks, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Wayne

174 cm
26
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Lion Fightwear
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wayne.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Johnson.

Wayne is rocked!
Wayne working hard to break the clinch.
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Johnson prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.

Wayne breaks the clinch.
Wayne seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
Wayne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson lands a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Wayne's head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wayne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Wayne breaks the clinch.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wayne counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wayne counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Wayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Wayne as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson cracks Wayne with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Wayne throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Wayne swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.

Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wayne throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Wayne breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson cracks Wayne with a good jab.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Wayne.
Wayne tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.

Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Johnson has Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Wayne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Wayne.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne taking a breather.
Wayne lands a body punch.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.

Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wayne! But no joy.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wayne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.

Johnson darts in and clinches Wayne up against the cage.

Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
Wayne takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Wayne digs a good hook to Johnson's body.

Johnson clinches.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Wayne manages to get underhooks.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne throws a wild hook but Johnson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Wayne gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Johnson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taichi Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Bwoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano's entrance music is Angel of Doom - Shiro Sagisu. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kitano
vs
Bwoy

180 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
199 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taichi Kitano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Bwoy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bwoy throws out the jab.
Kitano misses with a hook.
Bwoy lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bwoy.
Bwoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kitano misses the jab.
Kitano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kitano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bwoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bwoy misses with a left hand
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Bwoy staying out of range there.
Kitano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bwoy throws a hook but Kitano avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bwoy.
Nice defenses there by Bwoy.
Bwoy misses with an uppercut. Kitano saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bwoy manages to avoid it.
Kitano slips a jab from Bwoy.
Bwoy looks to throw the jab but Kitano is out of range.
Bwoy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kitano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bwoy thinking.
Kitano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitano throws an off balance right hand
and Bwoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bwoy throws an off balance right hand
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kitano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bwoy.
Bwoy throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters with a left and a right that stings Bwoy.
Simon Bwoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bwoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano.
Bwoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bwoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano.
Bwoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bwoy jabs at Kitano's body.
Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bwoy throws out the jab.
Kitano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bwoy.
Kitano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kitano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitano throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Bwoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bwoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Bwoy avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Bwoy misses with a hook
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kitano lands with a nice body punch.
Kitano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bwoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bwoy missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Kitano.
Bwoy lands with a nice body punch.
Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bwoy throws out the jab.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Bwoy slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy throws a shot from downtown. Kitano moves away and avoids it.
Kitano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bwoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Bwoy.
Kitano looks to land a left hand but Bwoy moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target.
Kitano takes one to the side of the head.
Kitano throws the left hand but Bwoy avoids the punch easily.
Bwoy misses with an uppercut
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bwoy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kitano to counter with a crisp jab.
Bwoy throws a big shot that misses.
Kitano throws a series of punches but Bwoy moves out of range.
Bwoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Bwoy defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand.
Bwoy misses with a wild body shot.
Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bwoy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kitano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bwoy throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bwoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kitano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bwoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Bwoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bwoy misses with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a nice uppercut.
Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bwoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bwoy blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bwoy. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bwoy throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bwoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bwoy misses with a double jab
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Bwoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taichi Kitano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kitano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kitano throws a body punch but Bwoy moves out of range.
Bwoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Bwoy scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Bwoy.
Kitano looks to land a left hand but Bwoy moved out of range nicely.
Kitano misses the shot to the body.
Bwoy misses the shot to the body.
Bwoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kitano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bwoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano dodges the punch combination from Bwoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bwoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bwoy's head backwards.
Bwoy lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bwoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bwoy misses with an uppercut
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
Bwoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitano counters with a nice body shot.
Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bwoy dips to his left and cracks Kitano with an uppercut!
A big left from Kitano misses.
Bwoy misses with a hook
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
Bwoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bwoy jabs Kitano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bwoy throws an off balance right hand
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bwoy throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bwoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitano lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano misses with a hook. Bwoy ducked under it nicely.
Bwoy misses with an uppercut
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand.
Bwoy avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Bwoy.
Kitano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bwoy at a distance.
Kitano lands a head shot.
Bwoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bwoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bwoy missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taichi Kitano is winning the standup battle so far.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bwoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bwoy.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bwoy moves away.
Bwoy misses with a double jab.
It looked like Kitano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bwoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Bwoy throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bwoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bwoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bwoy is just out of range.
Bwoy stuns Kitano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Bwoy misses
and Bwoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Bwoy.
Bwoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Kitano's head.
Kitano with a hook.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Bwoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitano's hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bwoy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bwoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitano counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bwoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano.
Bwoy looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bwoy! But no joy.
Bwoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bwoy.
Bwoy lands a nice hook to Kitano's body. Kitano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kitano slips a jab from Bwoy.
Nice defenses there by Bwoy.
Some wild striking there from Kitano.
Bwoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Bwoy tests Kitano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bwoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bwoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitano counters with a left to the body.
Bwoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kitano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bwoy cracks Kitano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taichi Kitano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bwoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitano circles away quickly and effectively.
Bwoy misses with a hook.
Bwoy misses with a shot to the body
and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kitano.
Kitano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bwoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bwoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kitano.
The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bwoy! But no joy.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Bwoy ducks down to avoid it.
Bwoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bwoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bwoy misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bwoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano.
Bwoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Kitano blocks a jab.
Bwoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Bwoy misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bwoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitano misses with an uppercut. Bwoy saw that one coming.
Kitano slips under a jab from Bwoy.
Bwoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitano throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bwoy.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bwoy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bwoy duly obliges.
Bwoy lands a two punch combo.
Bwoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bwoy moves away.
Kitano slips a straight right by Bwoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano takes one to the side of the head.
Bwoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bwoy misses its intended target.
Bwoy misses with a left hand
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bwoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bwoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bwoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitano tests Bwoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bwoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kitano lands the left hand.
Bwoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bwoy throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kitano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bwoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Kitano cracks Bwoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bwoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Bwoy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bwoy.
Kitano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bwoy. Bwoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bwoy misses with a hook
and Bwoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitano throws a right hand that misses
and Bwoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bwoy misses with a hook.
Bwoy connects with a crisp jab.
Bwoy lands with a cross.
Bwoy with a hook.
A slow jab from Bwoy misses its intended target.
A jab from Kitano finds it's way through Bwoy's defenses.
Bwoy cracks Kitano with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bwoy swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Bwoy throws a right hand that Kitano ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitano also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano lands with a nice body punch.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bwoy swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bwoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bwoy.
Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Bwoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kitano is looking to counter punch.
Kitano lands a nice hook to Bwoy's body. Bwoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Kitano.

Bwoy is rocked!
Bwoy throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bwoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano swings for the body but Bwoy moves out of range.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bwoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Kitano jabs Bwoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taichi Kitano clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bwoy moves to clinch but Kitano breaks away
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bwoy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bwoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bwoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitano lands a two punch combo.
Bwoy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kitano counters with a big right hand! Oh Bwoy is in trouble here! Kitano follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano!
Taichi Kitano retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Taichi Kitano 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadwallader comes to the cage accompanied by Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain. Jacobson has chosen Over, Under, Sideways, Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cadwallader
vs
Jacobson

171 cm
21
159 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadwallader jabs Jacobson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cadwallader moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Cadwallader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacobson punishes Cadwallader 's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cadwallader works Jacobson's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Jacobson does it's job there.
Jacobson slips under a jab from Cadwallader .
Good shot there by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadwallader looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadwallader throws out the jab.
Jacobson throws out a counter right but Cadwallader avoids it with no problem.
Cadwallader throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson connects with a body shot.
Jacobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cadwallader 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cadwallader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader works the jab nicely.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Cadwallader as he connects with a hook.
Cadwallader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cadwallader tries to clinch but Jacobson moves out of range.
It seemed like Jacobson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Cadwallader takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Cadwallader misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobson throws out a counter right but Cadwallader avoids it with no problem.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot.
Cadwallader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadwallader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
A combination from Cadwallader does no damage.
Cadwallader walks into a left hand.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Cadwallader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobson scores with a hook.
Jacobson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader walks into a stiff left hand from Jacobson.
Cadwallader loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Jacobson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cadwallader throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson catches Cadwallader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Cadwallader is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Jacobson engages and cracks Cadwallader with a massive lead left hook - Cadwallader tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Jacobson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gil Jacobson!
Our winner, Gil Jacobson, 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.