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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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179 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Jinx! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emanuel Rodrigez! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodrigez closes the distance and clinches. Jinx jumps guard.
Rodrigez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jinx is proving hard to escape from. Jinx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jinx has his foot on Rodrigez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigez works his way back into a safe position though. Rodrigez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jinx, up you get! Jinx scores with a takedown into Rodrigez's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rodrigez working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodrigez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jinx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jinx wants to stand and escape but instead Rodrigez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Jinx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigez is one step ahead there. Rodrigez trying to control but Jinx is working from the bottom. Rodrigez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jinx pulls Rodrigez in close to prevent any damage. Jinx wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jinx wants to stand and escape but Rodrigez is having none of it. Jinx has control of Rodrigez's left arm, preventing Rodrigez from doing any damage. Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jinx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jinx 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. Jinx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jinx has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigez from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rodrigez is looking to clinch but Jinx is avoiding it.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rodrigez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jinx throws a counter high kick but Rodrigez was just alert enough to avoid it. Jinx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodrigez to the ground. Jinx is now in Rodrigez's guard. Rodrigez pushes Jinx off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jinx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jinx pulls guard. Jinx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigez controls the pace. Jinx trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
Jinx has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigez from standing up. Jinx has Rodrigez pulled in close to control his posture. Jinx has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigez from standing up. Rodrigez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Red House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Rodrigez stays in close to Jinx's body and controls the position. Jinx trying to control the position here. Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Jinx keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rodrigez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jinx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jinx swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigez. Rodrigez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A head kick misses from Rodrigez. Jinx clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Jinx has been working on his elbows in the gym. Jinx lands a takedown into guard.
Rodrigez pushes Jinx off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horrible takedown attempt by Jinx or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigez, which made it look bad. Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jinx as he jumps to the side. Rodrigez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jinx throws a big counter combination but Rodrigez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emanuel Rodrigez will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodrigez throws a body kick that misses and Jinx counters with a nice double leg into guard. Rodrigez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Jinx has picked Rodrigez up - he's going for a ride! Jinx dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Jinx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jinx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodrigez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jinx controlling the pace. Jinx decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jinx.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodrigez misses with a takedown attempt and Jinx counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rodrigez is breathing heavily. Rodrigez is looking to clinch. Jinx clinches. Jinx gets through Rodrigez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rodrigez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jinx is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodrigez to the mat. Rodrigez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Jinx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jinx trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodrigez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jinx is one step ahead there. Rodrigez is trying to keep Jinx in close.
Jinx controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Emanuel Rodrigez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jinx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jon Jinx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jinx counters with a leg kick. Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jinx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jon Jinx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez. Jinx moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigez. Rodrigez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jinx gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jinx gets a trip takedown into half guard. Jinx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jinx trying to pass the guard but Rodrigez defending well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jinx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodrigez wants to control but Jinx is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Jinx seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jinx dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jinx gets a clinch. Rodrigez gets control of Jinx's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodrigez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Jinx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Rodrigez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jinx has his hands clasped together but Rodrigez extends and breaks Jinx's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rodrigez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emanuel Rodrigez! Emanuel Rodrigez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roko Gamero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Róisín Murphy - Primitive. 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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213 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
43 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roko Gamero! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gamero moves out of range of the strikes. Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Gamero. Gamero maintains the clinch. Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead. Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Gamero.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut. A battle for position here, against the cage. Murphy is working Gamero over against the cage. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gamero prevents a body shot from Murphy. Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamero's elbow. Gamero lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
It looks like Brian Murphy has been cut. Gamero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gamero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gamero misses with an elbow over the top. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Gamero.
Gamero misses with an elbow over the top. Gamero looks to throw an elbow but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gamero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Gamero.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gamero blocks a body shot from Murphy. Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gamero uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Gamero.
Murphy presses Gamero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gamero throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Gamero controls the action.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage. Murphy lands a nice uppercut. Murphy tries a body shot but Gamero blocks it.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Gamero, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamero's elbow. Gamero looks to throw an elbow but misses. Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gamero. A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy. Murphy tries to work over Gamero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamero controls his hands.
Murphy presses Gamero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gamero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gamero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gamero leaning against his opponent.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamero controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gamero as Murphy tries to tie him up. Murphy tries a body shot but Gamero blocks it.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gamero.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Murphy lands a shoulder strike. Gamero looks to throw an elbow but misses. Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Gamero avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. Murphy presses Gamero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamero backwards. Nice body punch from Murphy. Murphy tries a body shot but Gamero blocks it.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gamero. Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from Murphy. Murphy blocks an elbow strike. Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamero controls his hands.
Gamero pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A shot in the inside from Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Gamero. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gamero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gamero stalling the fight.
Murphy lands with a right to the head. Gamero misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Gamero keeps him there for the moment. Gamero prevents a body shot from Murphy. Gamero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Gamero.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Gamero lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gamero lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Gamero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Gamero.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Gamero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Murphy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brian Murphy's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside. Gamero blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gamero looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gamero tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Murphy misses with a straight left. Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gamero!
Murphy motions for Gamero to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Murphy. Gamero tries to counter with a clinch but Murphy shakes him off and moves away. Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamero can do to turn this around? Gamero wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Gamero's head back.
Gamero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Gamero wants to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch position. Gamero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gamero clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage. Gamero misses with an elbow over the top. Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Gamero.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamero misses with an elbow over the top. Brian Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gamero blocking some punches.
Gamero blocks a body shot from Murphy. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamero's elbow. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gamero uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gamero backwards. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gamero.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gamero. Gamero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamero backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gamero throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head. Gamero looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gamero lands a damaging elbow. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gamero lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment. Murphy blocks an elbow strike. A shot in the inside from Murphy. A short uppercut from Murphy. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Gamero throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gamero misses with an elbow over the top. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike. Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamero's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Gamero avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. Gamero looks to throw an elbow but misses. Murphy pushes Gamero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gamero blocks an uppercut.
Gamero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Gamero.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gamero 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. Gamero misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gamero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy. Murphy scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gamero. Murphy connects with a solid leg kick. Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Gamero moves away and avoids it. Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gamero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. 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! Murphy throws a wild body kick that Gamero sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gamero throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily. Murphy throws a head kick that misses. Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gamero's calf. Gamero lands with a kick to the temple. Murphy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Gamero checks a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gamero. Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gamero scores with a push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gamero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy. Gamero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gamero tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gamero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nice cross by Murphy. Gamero moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy works on Gamero's body with a couple of short punches. Gamero looks to throw an elbow but misses. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Brian Murphy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Brian Murphy's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gamero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gamero staying out of range there. Both fighters circling a little - Gamero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Gamero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf. The fight moves into the clinch position. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamero looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gamero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow. Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gamero misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gamero. Gamero lands a nice elbow. Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamero's elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy blocks an elbow strike. Murphy digs a right hand into Gamero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gamero's gas tank. Gamero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamero throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamero throws an elbow but it misses.
Gamero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gamero throws an elbow but it misses.
Gamero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gamero throws an elbow that misses.
Gamero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head. Gamero is pushing Murphy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gamero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gamero throws an elbow that misses.
Gamero is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Gamero into the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Murphy presses Gamero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Gamero.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Gamero saw it coming and moves away.
Gamero lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily. Gamero moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Gamero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gamero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy. Gamero fails in his attempt to clinch. Some bone on bone action there as Gamero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gamero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy. Brian Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Murphy sets himself, and Gamero steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time. Gamero defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. Murphy connects with an inside leg kick. Gamero misses with a body kick. Gamero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gamero tries to clinch up. Murphy cracks Gamero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gamero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Gamero slips the punch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gamero, right into the meat.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Gamero moved out of range nicely. Murphy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gamero throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it. Murphy throws a hook but Gamero blocks it. Gamero tries to counter by closing the distance. Murphy throws a head kick that misses. Roko Gamero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murphy throws a hook but Gamero avoids it easily. Gamero scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Gamero throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gamero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. Gamero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Gamero throws an elbow but misses. Gamero tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy lands a right hand. Nice elbow from Gamero. Gamero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roko Gamero. Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Murphy! Brian Murphy took some time post fight to say the following; 'Good win, nice game plan by my new manager. I'm on to great things. Version 2.0 is here baby!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bear might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Good Times. Master Wong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Wong! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Wong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A decent looking cross lands there for Wong.
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut. Wong takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Master Wong has been cut. Bear throws a hook but Wong blocks it. Wong cracks Bear with an open hand slap. Bear looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range. Bear tries to clinch there but Wong circles away.
Wong forces Bear back against the cage and clinches. Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Bear blocks with his arms.
Wong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wong walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bear rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear. Wong struggles to land a body shot inside as Bear controls his hands.
Wong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Bear has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wong gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bear tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wong smiles and moves away.
Bear tries to clinch up and Wong counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bear tries to clinch but Wong is having none of it. Bear fails with the takedown. Wong throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jer Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wong drops Bear with a left and a right! Oh, Bear is hurt - Wong dives into side control looking to finish!
Bear is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wong scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bear is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wong can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Wong! An out of breath Master Wong 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 Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cicero Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cicero Dos Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rondo! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rondo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dos Santos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Rondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rondo lands with a good body shot. Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rondo. Dos Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown. No luck for Rondo with that takedown attempt. Rondo misses with a wild combination.
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! Jab, jab by Rondo - just one landing. Rondo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rondo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control! Rondo wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dos Santos dodges the ground and pound from Rondo. Rondo working the ground and pound but Dos Santos is defending the strikes. Dos Santos wants to control but Rondo postures up. Rondo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. Rondo working away. Rondo looks up at the clock and then as Dos Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rondo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rondo is trying to move to mount but Dos Santos reverses beautifully and ends up in Rondo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rondo wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment. Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Rondo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Rondo blocks nicely. Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Rondo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rondo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat. Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat. Rondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rondo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rondo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rondo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rondo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rondo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rondo dominated that round. 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.
Rondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively. Dos Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Despite the aggression on Rondo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Nice cross by Rondo. Rondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rondo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dos Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Rondo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rondo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Rondo tries to pass. Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rondo trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. Rondo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rondo wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Rondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Rondo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Rondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ricky Rondo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rondo misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks. Rondo throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease. Rondo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dos Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Dos Santos's guard now, I'm sure. Rondo postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it. Rondo won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here. Rondo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rondo looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Rondo wants to sweep but no luck. Ricky Rondo has got the better of the ground game so far. Dos Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rondo is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up. Rondo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rondo is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rondo breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice sprawl there from Rondo as Dos Santos shoots in. Rondo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Santos with a body shot. Rondo works the jab nicely. Rondo lands a two punch combo.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rondo scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rondo drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rondo 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Rondo. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt. Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Rondo sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rondo shoots and misses and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rondo! Rondo can't do much from the bottom here. Check out the look on Dos Santos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos throws a strike aimed at the side of Rondo's head but Rondo avoids it well. Rondo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round. Rondo stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken. Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Rondo on that attempt. Dos Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rondo sprawls and moves away. Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Rondo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rondo as he avoids it easily. Dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rondo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dos Santos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Dos Santos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Ricky Rondo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rondo trying to remain calm as Dos Santos controls from the top position. Rondo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Rondo is trying to escape the mount.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount. Rondo is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rondo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dos Santos landing strikes from the mount. Dos Santos landing strikes, looking to finish! Rondo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Rondo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Rondo wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Rondo trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. Dos Santos trying to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dos Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rondo is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ricky Rondo. Well Rondo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rondo! Ricky Rondo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdum comes to the cage accompanied by PARIS - the devil made me do it. Deux has chosen Post Party Depression as his entrance music. Wabricio Ferdum had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Numero Deux! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deux doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferdum circles away.
Deux fails with a takedown attempt. Deux tries to clinch but Ferdum moves away and Ferdum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Deux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferdum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ferdum lands a jab to Deux's midsection. Deux throws a right hand that misses
and Ferdum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ferdum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deux on his heels. He'll look to pass Deux's guard now, I'm sure. Deux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferdum is one step ahead there. Ferdum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Deux pushes Ferdum off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ferdum loads up on a big right hand but Deux slips the punch. Deux wants to counter with a clinch but Ferdum pushes him away. Ferdum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deux moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Deux misses. Deux lands with a nice combination. Ferdum backs away looking to recover. Deux fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deux tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ferdum counters with a stiff right hand. Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferdum paws at him with a jab and circles away. Deux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferdum pinned against the cage. Ferdum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ferdum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deux on his heels. He'll look to pass Deux's guard now, I'm sure. Ferdum with a nice head shot there. Ferdum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ferdum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ferdum throws a big elbow that misses. Deux has momentary wrist control but Ferdum slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Deux trying to keep a closed guard but Ferdum is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferdum throws a big right hand that misses. Deux looking to control.
Ferdum wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position. Ferdum throwing strikes from guard but Deux blocks nicely. Deux is looking to stand up but Ferdum isn't so interested in that idea. Deux working a defensive guard here.
Ferdum is in close to Deux's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ferdum postures up in Deux's guard and throws a big left but Deux blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deux throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferdum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deux has escaped and now he's on top!
Ferdum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deux stands and steps away. Ferdum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Deux misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferdum misses the target. Deux tries to sprawl but Ferdum drives through with a takedown into half guard. Deux wants to control but Ferdum is keeping busy.
Ferdum tries to pass to full mount but Deux defends it. Deux told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Deux gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferdum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ferdum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Deux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferdum lands a couple of digs. Ferdum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ferdum stands and throws Deux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Deux is trying to buck Ferdum off. Ferdum wants to control but Deux is keeping him busy. Ferdum cracks Deux with a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wabricio Ferdum dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy left from Ferdum finds it's target. Deux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferdum counters with a series of strikes that sends Deux to the canvas! Ferdum follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Deux is rocked! Ferdum stands up over Deux, holding on to his feet. Ferdum throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Deux is out cold! Ferdum lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wabricio Ferdum! A victorious Wabricio Ferdum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Numero Deux was interviewed post fight and said 'Tell me when the fire dies down... What the F will you do?!?!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrow Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project Joshua! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darrow Jackson! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joshua misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joshua's knee momentarily. Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Joshua saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshua misses its target. Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank. We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Joshua manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Joshua with a hook. Joshua walks into a jab. Joshua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Joshua connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off. The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joshua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Joshua keeps the fight on the outside. Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Jackson tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Joshua is having none of it. Jackson misses with a looping right. Joshua drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joshua is looking for the KO!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Darrow Jackson has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him? Joshua scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson looks winded! Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Joshua throws a pinpoint strike between Jackson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Jackson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Joshua scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jackson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Jackson Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Jackson Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Gonzalez! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson Jr enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jackson Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gonzalez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gonzalez drops back looking for a leg! Jackson Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson Jr manages to kick Gonzalez off! Gonzalez jumps back into Jackson Jr's guard. Gonzalez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jackson Jr being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzalez is pushing down on Jackson Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through. Gonzalez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson Jr gets back to full guard.
Gonzalez stays in close to Jackson Jr's body and controls the position. Gonzalez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson Jr's guard. Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. Gonzalez is working for a kimura but Jackson Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez working over Jackson Jr with some ground and pound. Jackson Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson Jr actively working from the bottom here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzalez in particular looking to stall. Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Jackson Jr is defending well. Gonzalez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jackson Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Gonzalez to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez stalling. Gonzalez wants to control but Jackson Jr is keeping him busy. Jackson Jr has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Jackson Jr is working away. Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Jackson Jr defends it. Jackson Jr wants to get back to full guard but Gonzalez has mounted him! Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Jackson Jr is staying in there.
Jackson Jr is rocked! Oooooh, big shot lands for Gonzalez! Jackson Jr is hurt baaadly! Gonzalez is firing away with more strikes - Jackson Jr is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Gonzalez! Edgar Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Thanyoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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168 cm
33
165 lbs
25 - 22 - 0 |
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41
174 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mo Thanyoo! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left lands for Lodbrok. Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Lodbrok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Thanyoo moves out of range. Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thanyoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lodbrok circles away. Thanyoo forces Lodbrok back against the cage and clinches. Lodbrok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Thanyoo moves out of range easily. Lodbrok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thanyoo counters with a left to the body. Nice takedown defense from Lodbrok. No joy for Thanyoo on that attempt. Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thanyoo fails with a takedown attempt. Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo. Thanyoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Thanyoo with a jab. Thanyoo tries to clinch up. Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss. Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Thanyoo. Lodbrok tries to bum rush Thanyoo with a series of wild strikes but Thanyoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lodbrok throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Thanyoo has closed the distance and engaged Lodbrok in a clinch.
Thanyoo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Thanyoo lands a body shot. Thanyoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lodbrok is pressed up against the cage. Thanyoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lodbrok down to the mat. Lodbrok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Thanyoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Thanyoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thanyoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lodbrok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Thanyoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lodbrok or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thanyoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thanyoo has Lodbrok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lodbrok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lodbrok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok works over Thanyoo's head and body with a nice combination. Thanyoo just misses with a punch to the body.
As Thanyoo looks to move away, Lodbrok throws a big counter combo but Thanyoo just gets out of the way. Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses. Thanyoo throws a body kick that misses. Thanyoo throws a body shot but no joy. Thanyoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Thanyoo is working for takedown but Lodbrok is calmly controlling the position for now. Lodbrok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lodbrok lands with a right to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thanyoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Thanyoo breaks from the clinch.
Thanyoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodbrok. Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lodbrok but Lodbrok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Lodbrok. Lodbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thanyoo's head. Lodbrok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thanyoo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lodbrok won't be happy with that. Lodbrok throws Thanyoo to one side and escapes! No luck for Thanyoo with that takedown attempt. Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Thanyoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lodbrok throws the left hand but Thanyoo avoids the punch easily. Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thanyoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lodbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thanyoo keeps trying to improve his position. Thanyoo slips nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thanyoo is trying to work for a kimura but Lodbrok is defending well.
Thanyoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lodbrok defends it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Still in half guard, Thanyoo seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Thanyoo. No luck for Thanyoo with that takedown attempt. Thanyoo lands a body shot.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Thanyoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Thanyoo also avoids with ease. Thanyoo drives through and clinches with Lodbrok against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thanyoo fails to land. Thanyoo managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a body shot from Thanyoo. Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lodbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thanyoo. Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thanyoo.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thanyoo tries to score with a low kick but Lodbrok moves his leg out of the way. Sigurd Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far. Thanyoo staying out of range there. Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lodbrok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Thanyoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok avoids it really well and circles away. Lodbrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanyoo. Thanyoo avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Thanyoo dodges the punch combination from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses. Thanyoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lodbrok pinned against the cage. Lodbrok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo. Thanyoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lodbrok misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok misses with a low kick. Lodbrok walks into a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target. Thanyoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lodbrok's waist but Lodbrok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanyoo off to one side. Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Thanyoo moves out of range easily. Thanyoo lands a lovely overhand right. Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
Thanyoo moves into the clinch. Lodbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thanyoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it. Thanyoo misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Lodbrok scores with a four punch combination! Thanyoo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Thanyoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thanyoo cracks Lodbrok with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lodbrok as he avoids it easily. Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lodbrok as he avoids it easily. Thanyoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lodbrok sprawls well. He's pushed Thanyoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Lodbrok lands with a slapping head kick. Thanyoo misses with a hook. Lodbrok ducked under it nicely. Thanyoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lodbrok scores with a head kick.
Thanyoo is rocked! Thanyoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok avoids it really well and circles away. Thanyoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodbrok finish him? Thanyoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lodbrok was covering up waiting for the punch and Thanyoo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far. Thanyoo is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thanyoo with a flurry of punches that miss. Thanyoo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok is looking to stand up but Thanyoo isn't so interested in that idea. Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Lodbrok is keeping the position. Thanyoo won't allow Lodbrok to get back to his feet. Lodbrok has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thanyoo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Good work by Lodbrok as he checks the leg kick. Thanyoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lodbrok counters with a two punch combo. Lodbrok steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Thanyoo is out on his feet! Lodbrok sets himself and nearly takes Thanyoo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sigurd Lodbrok! Sigurd Lodbrok spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Rougeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rougeau comes to the cage accompanied by Kongos - Take It From Me. 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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28
251 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Rougeau! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rougeau connects with an inside leg kick. A big right from Rougeau misses. Rahman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rougeau will feel that in the morning. Rougeau with a poor takedown and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahman. Rougeau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms. Rahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rougeau or not. Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rougeau avoids the elbow strike from Rahman, against the cage.
Rahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rahman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but Rougeau blocks with his arms.
Rougeau wants to stall.
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jacques Rougeau has been cut. Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rougeau scores with a shoulder strike. Rougeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow. Rahman connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rahman lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman. Rougeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rahman lands an elbow inside that Rougeau shrugs off.
Jacques Rougeau's cut is getting worse. Rahman lands a body punch. Rougeau is breathing heavily. Rahman working Rougeau over with knees to the body. Rahman gets through Rougeau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rougeaus head.
Jacques Rougeau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Rahman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rahman lands an elbow that stopped Rougeau in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Jacques Rougeau's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacques Rougeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mujibur Rahman! Mujibur Rahman gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Jacques Rougeau was interviewed post fight and said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Frost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hatfield lands with a shot to the body. Hatfield throws a hook but Frost blocks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy. Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hatfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye. Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Frost pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Frost lands a hook to the side of the head. Frost pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Frost scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Frost lands a body punch in the clinch. Frost works on Hatfield's body with a couple of short punches. Hatfield trying to land knees to the body.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards. Hatfield misses with some punches.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hatfield tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatfield.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch. Frost avoiding damage as Hatfield throws knees to the body.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hatfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body. Hatfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it. Frost lands with a left to the head. Hatfield takes a shot to the head. Hatfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards. Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it. Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Hatfield is breathing heavily. Frost lands a nice uppercut. Frost lands with a light punch inside. Hatfield missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost. Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards. Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage. Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost lands with a right to the head. Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hatfield scores with an uppercut up the middle. A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch. Frost lands a shot to the body. Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost lands a nice uppercut. Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield. Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Hatfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice left hand lands by Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield. Hatfield is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Frost is pressed up against the cage. Hatfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frost lands a big head kick that sends Hatfield tumbling to the mat! Frost takes a step backwards and waves Hatfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hatfield is rocked! Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Hatfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield. Frost rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost. A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hatfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frost's brow. A short left from Frost. Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Frost lands with a short shot to the head. Hatfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Frost taking a breather. Hatfield seems to have got his legs back now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch. Frost lands with a short shot to the head. Frost creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hatfield's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hatfield drops to his knees and Frost pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Frost! Olaf Frost is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath Olaf Frost 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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