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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tom shoots and misses
and Cowell counters with a nice body shot.
Tom has his takedown stuffed
and Cowell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tom!
Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tom to see if he's OK.
Cowell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tom down.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tom is looking for a sweep.
Tom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cowell's best efforts.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowell pulls his head out easily.
Tom tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cowell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Cowell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A nice elbow there by Cowell.
Tom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Cowell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cowell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom tries to hold on but Cowell postures up.
Cowell cracks Tom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cowell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tom hang on?
Tom is rocked!
Tom wants to control but Cowell is having none of it.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the head.
Tom is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
Cowell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tom?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell unloading with bombs!
Cowell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Cowell! That's really hurt Tom and he's turned his back - Cowell keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cowell jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
A victorious Alex Cowell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulua Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulua Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny Trump!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master looks to land a combination. Trump sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trump closes the distance and clinches.
Master leaning his opponent against the cage.
Master pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Master is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Master lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Master avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Master lands a shoulder strike.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Master stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Master wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Trump letting Master take a breather here.
Master looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Master avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump tries to work over Master's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Trump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master prevents a body shot from Trump.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Master avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Master blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master avoiding damage.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Master avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Master's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master is trying to push Trump away but Trump has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Master blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Master blocks an elbow strike.
Master taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Master's efforts to push away.
Trump tries a body shot but Master blocks it.
Trump prevents Master from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ulua Master has been cut.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Master stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Master blocks an elbow strike.
Master is trying to break the clinch but Trump is controlling him.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulua Master's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trump darts in trying to clinch
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Master's elbow.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trump 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.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Master leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Master is trying to break the clinch but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Master avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Master blocks an elbow strike.
Master prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Master leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
Trump lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Master leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump prevents a body shot from Master.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Master can't break the clinch.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump being controlled against the cage.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Master stalling the fight.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump tries to work over Master's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Master's elbow.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Master stalling the fight.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Master leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Master's elbow.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Master tries to break the clinch but Trump is controlling the position.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiny Trump seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Master.
Trump tries a body shot but Master blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulua Master's cut.
That's time! Master's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Master scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trump tries to clinch but Master moves away
and Master counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Master is looking to counter punch.
Master lands a glancing blow to the side of Trump's head.
Master displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Master!
Trump wants to clinch
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Master throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trump closes the distance looking to clinch
and Master counters with a right hand to the body.
Trump tries to clinch but Master moves out of range.
Trump clinches with his opponent.
Master is trying to stall.
Master will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trump up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Master wants to get back to striking at distance but Trump won't allow it.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Trump has Master pressed against the cage, preventing Master from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Master is trying to push Trump away but Trump has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Trump prevents Master from breaking the clinch.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Master is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trump is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Trump has Master pressed against the cage, preventing Master from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Master prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Master blocks an elbow strike.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Master is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master looking to slow down the pace here.
Master effectively controlling the action here.
Master prevents a body shot from Trump.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Master blocks a body shot from Trump.
Master wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Ulua Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Master avoiding damage.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiny Trump.
I've got Trump 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiny Trump!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruiz Edinhio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruiz Edinhio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyron Whittaker !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker wants to clinch up but Edinhio keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Whittaker , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edinhio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whittaker .
Edinhio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edinhio lands in his opponent's guard.
Edinhio drops back looking for a leg! Whittaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whittaker manages to kick Edinhio off! Edinhio jumps back into Whittaker 's guard.
Whittaker wants to stand but Edinhio is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker wants to get back to his feet but Edinhio passes into half guard.
Edinhio controlling the action here.
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whittaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker tries to roll over but Edinhio keeps him under control.
Edinhio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edinhio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whittaker tries to hold on but Edinhio pushes him away.
Edinhio has control of Whittaker 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Whittaker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edinhio controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whittaker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Whittaker wants to hold on but Edinhio pushes him away.
Edinhio looking for a guillotine from mount but Whittaker is having none of it.
Edinhio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whittaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Edinhio has hold of Whittaker 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Whittaker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Edinhio controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio avoids the attempt from Whittaker to control.
Edinhio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Whittaker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edinhio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whittaker is squirming around, avoiding Edinhio's attempts to control the action.
Edinhio looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Whittaker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Whittaker shrugs it off.
Whittaker wants to control but Edinhio is having none of it.
Edinhio throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Whittaker has his hands clasped together but Edinhio breaks the hold and Whittaker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Edinhio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruiz Edinhio!
In defeat, Tyron Whittaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Props to the other guy. We trained hard for this. It sucks when a gameplan doesn't go the way you wanted it to. All we can do is go back to training and never give up. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zulu Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Xeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulu Zulu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zulu Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Xeno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Zulu misses the target.
Xeno lands a nice shot that snaps Zulu's head back.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Xeno is out of range.
Zulu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAD GUY INC in the buildup to the fight.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
A jab from Zulu does it's job there.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xeno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zulu - the referee stops the clock and Xeno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zulu. Xeno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Xeno should have avoided that one.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Xeno misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Zulu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu connects with a right hand. Xeno shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zulu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xeno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zulu - the referee stops the clock and Xeno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zulu. Xeno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xeno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xeno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Xeno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zulu finds it's way round the side to connect with Xeno's head.
Xeno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zulu looks to land a right hand but Xeno moved out of range.
Xeno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Xeno misses.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses.
Xeno fails to land with a series of punches.
Xeno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Chase Xeno has been cut.
Zulu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xeno if he has to take too many more of those.
Zulu Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Xeno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zulu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xeno misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Xeno throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xeno's calf.
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xeno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It appears Zulu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zulu throws out a loose jab but Xeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xeno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zulu. Zulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Xeno misses with a combination
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Zulu.
Zulu is looking to slow Xeno down with leg kicks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zulu! Xeno is out on his feet! Zulu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Xeno is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Xeno is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zulu Zulu!
An out of breath Zulu Zulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jenean Garafallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrious Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrious Cruz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
141 lbs
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25
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenean Garafallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitrious Cruz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Garafallo lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
Garafallo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Jenean Garafallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Garafallo shows good takedown defense.
Garafallo tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Garafallo tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garafallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garafallo scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garafallo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garafallo swivels and escapes.
Garafallo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garafallo leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garafallo scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garafallo is looking to clinch.
Garafallo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Garafallo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garafallo scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Garafallo controlling him for the moment.
Garafallo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cruz advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garafallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garafallo defends it well.
Cruz passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz goes for an armbar but Garafallo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Garafallo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Garafallo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cruz has tightened it up now! Garafallo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mi Guel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mi Guel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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20
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mi Guel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guel loads up on a big right hand but Infamous slips the punch.
Guel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Infamous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Guel.
Infamous slips a straight right by Guel.
A head kick misses from Guel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Infamous! But no joy.
Infamous lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Infamous.
A telegraphed right hand from Guel misses the target.
Guel misses with a head kick.
Infamous cracks Guel with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous walks into a straight right hand from Guel.
Guel moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Infamous.
Guel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Infamous smiles and moves away.
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!
Infamous slips under a jab from Guel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guel blocks an elbow strike from Infamous.
Infamous throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guel blocks it with crossed arms.
Guel fails to pull guard.
Infamous lands a hook that snaps the head of Guel backwards.
Infamous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Infamous.
Infamous misses with a body punch.
Guel trying to stall but Infamous improves his position.
Infamous misses with a body punch.
A short left from Infamous.
Guel is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Infamous.
Oh Guel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Infamous lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Infamous lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Guel to his knees! Infamous keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Infamous!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Ibraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raining Blood. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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19
184 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Ibraham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Carver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver throws a sloppy head kick and Ibraham moves out of range easily.
George Ibraham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibraham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibraham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carver takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Carver.
It looks like George Ibraham has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ibraham's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ibraham's brow.
Carver throws an elbow but it misses.
Carver lands a damaging elbow.
Ibraham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carver lands an elbow inside.
George Ibraham's cut is getting worse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carver as Ibraham tries to tie him up.
Ibraham throws an elbow that misses.
Carver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ibraham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ibraham trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Carver avoids the elbow strike from Ibraham, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ibraham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ibraham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carver blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carver lands an elbow inside.
George Ibraham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ibraham trying to land knees to the body.
Ibraham wants to get back to striking at distance but Carver won't allow it.
Carver lands a nice elbow.
Ibraham misses with a knee to the head.
Ibraham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, George Ibraham's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Carver manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ibraham can't break the clinch.
Carver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ibraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carver throws an elbow that misses.
Carver leaning against his opponent.
Carver is stalling here.
Carver lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Ibraham's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Carver!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Carver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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18
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harold Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Myres's head but Myres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Myres. Those never looked like landing.
Myres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Myres does it's job there.
Bishop is rocked!
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
Myres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
Myres lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bishop is looking to close the distance but Myres sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bishop crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bishop is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rob Myres!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rob Myres made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anderson Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
280 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Fighter throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Fighter misses with a body punch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva slips under a jab from Fighter.
Silva avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva drops Fighter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fighter looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fighter is rocked!
Sydney Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva cracks Fighter with a left hook right on the temple and Fighter goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Silva lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fighter is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Silva!
An out of breath Anderson Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kiss Kicker 99 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
180 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker wants to clinch.
Kicker lands with a shot to the body.
Kicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Kicker keeps it at a distance.
Kicker with the counter takedown but Hobson avoids it easily.
Hobson slips under a jab from Kicker.
Hobson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hobson throws a hook to the side of Kicker's head but Kicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hobson lands a jab to the head.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson tries to bum rush Kicker with a series of wild strikes but Kicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Kicker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker ducks under a wild hook from Hobson.
Kicker moves out of range as Hobson strikes.
Kicker lands an overhand right.
Hobson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kicker's efforts to push away.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker has Hobson pushed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Kicker's head.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Kicker has Hobson pressed against the cage.
Kicker lands a body shot.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Kicker is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hobson.
Hobson is breathing heavily.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Kicker is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kicker fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Kicker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Kicker is looking to clinch.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicker manages to avoid it.
Kicker gets a clinch.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kicker.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Kicker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kicker throws a right and a left that Hobson avoids nicely.
Kicker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hobson checks it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hobson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kicker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hobson scrambles back to his feet.
Hobson tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Kicker tries to clinch but Hobson moves out of range.
Kicker misses with a two punch combination.
Kicker misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Kicker.
Kicker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands an overhand right.
Hobson lands an overhand right.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicker manages to avoid it.
James Kicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicker.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker with a hook.
Hobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kicker scores with a shot to the body.
Hobson tries to clinch there but Kicker circles away.
Hobson swings for the body but Kicker moves out of range.
Hobson connects with a right hand. Kicker shakes it off.
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kicker keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Kicker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've been informed that Kicker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Kicker circles away and keeps his distance.
Kicker tries to clinch up.
A big right from Kicker misses.
Kicker throws a right hand that Hobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hobson also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson moves away from the strike by Kicker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hobson connects with a body shot.
Hobson scores with a hook.
Kicker slips under a jab.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
Hobson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicker manages to circle out of the way.
Hobson works the jab nicely.
Kicker takes a swing at Hobson's ribcage but misses.
Hobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hobson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicker, pushing him back against the cage.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson cracks Kicker with a nice body shot.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
Hobson is working Kicker over against the cage.
Kicker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicker lands with a left to the head.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
James Kicker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker lands an uppercut.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
Kicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kicker 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobson, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Kicker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hobson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicker catches Hobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hobson tries to keep at a distance but Kicker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Kicker stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kicker prevents it.
Hobson pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kicker has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kicker is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kicker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Kicker misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicker controls his hands.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson is trying to pull guard but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kicker - that landed with a thud.
Kicker pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobson walks into a stiff left hand from Kicker.
Hobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicker.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kicker clinches up against the cage.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kicker presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hobsons head.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kicker really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson throws a hook but Kicker avoids it easily.
Kicker scores with a body shot.
Kicker closes the distance and pushes Hobson back into the cage.
Kicker is pushing Hobson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands an uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Kicker is pushing Hobson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicker.
Kicker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kicker.
A short right from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson tries for a takedown but Kicker manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Kicker.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Kicker.
A nice left hand lands by Kicker.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kicker.
Hobson tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker effectively controlling the action here.
Kicker breaks from the clinch.
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Kicker. That snapped Hobson's head back.
Kicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicker connects with a body shot.
Hobson clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kicker.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kicker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kicker scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a left to the head.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hobson.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
Kicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kicker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kicker.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kicker as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Hobson is rocked!
Kicker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kicker pushes Hobson against the cage. Kicker is working some dirty boxing. Kicker pushes off with a quick right hook! Hobson goes down! Hobson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kicker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!
James Kicker is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, James Kicker 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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