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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leleo Bassi (ranked 6223 p4p, 633 weight class) and Skip Behrooz (ranked 6906 p4p, 670 weight class). Skip Behrooz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leleo Bassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Skip Behrooz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behrooz lands a body shot.
Bassi looking to score a takedown here. Behrooz is defending well but Bassi drives through and ends up in Behrooz's guard.
Bassi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bassi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bassi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behrooz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Behrooz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Behrooz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bassi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behrooz's head.
Bassi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Behrooz on the ground.
Behrooz is trying to keep Bassi in close.
Bassi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bassi throws a big elbow that misses.
Behrooz pushes a forearm under Bassi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bassi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skip Behrooz!
A relieved looking Skip Behrooz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bon Bones (ranked 5036 p4p, 610 weight class) and DeMarus Clerence (ranked 4777 p4p, 584 weight class). DeMarus Clerence told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMarus Clerence!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clerence forces Bones back against the cage and clinches.
Bones lands an elbow inside.
It looks like DeMarus Clerence has been cut.
Bones lands an uppercut.
Bones lands an elbow just above Clerence 's eye.
Clerence blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bones just leaning against Clerence, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones leaning against his opponent.
Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerence controls his hands.
Clerence dodges an elbow strike from Bones.
Clerence has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerence prevents a body shot from Bones.
Bones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clerence's defenses.
Bones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clerences head.
Bones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clerence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bones prevents it.
Bones lands an elbow inside.
Bones lands a damaging elbow.
Clerence is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerence dodges an elbow strike from Bones.
Clerence is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones finish him?
Clerence blocks the elbow strike.
Clerence dodges an elbow strike from Bones.
Clerence avoids the elbow strike from Bones, against the cage.
Bones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clerence blocks an elbow strike.
Bones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bones lands a left hand.
Bones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerence is looking for a takedown.
Bon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarus Clerence.
Bones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clerence blocks an elbow strike from Bones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clerence's brow.
Bones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bones lands a big right hand that drops Clerence! The killer instinct kicks in and Bones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Bones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ethan (ranked 3653 p4p, 418 weight class) and Steve Jobs (ranked 4546 p4p, 504 weight class). Jobs has chosen Aerosmith - Back in the Saddle Again as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Ethan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jobs!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ethan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ethan tries to clinch but Jobs moves out of range.
Steve Jobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ethan on the side of the head.
Jobs misses with a two punch combination.
Ethan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ethan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jobs backwards.
Jobs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ethan or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ethan.
Ethan stalling.
Ethan tries a body shot but Jobs blocks it.
Ethan lands a body punch.
Jobs lands an elbow just above Ethan 's eye.
Jobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Ethan blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jobs lands a damaging elbow.
Jobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jobs scores with a jab. Ethan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ethan.
Ethan is looking to clinch.
Ethan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jobs is fending him off so far but Ethan persists. Nope, Jobs circles away and we're back to standing.
Jobs just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jobs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ethan gets a takedown into half guard.
Jobs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ethan manages to move to mount!
Ethan lands a nice shot to the head.
Ethan landing shots from mount.
Jobs is trying to escape the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ethan lands a couple of good shots and Jobs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan has Jobs flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ethan not allowing Jobs to control his hands.
Ethan working for the choke.
Jobs tries to escape the position.
Jobs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ethan.
Jobs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ethan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jobs!
Jobs is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ethan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ethan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jobs! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ethan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Ethan!
Ryan Ethan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Steve Jobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to the new champ. He was the better fighter tonight. Thanks to the fans for turning up for fight night. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 3863 p4p, 484 weight class) and Ricky Redford (ranked 5246 p4p, 614 weight class). Hicks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bill Hicks at Dangerfields. Ricky Redford told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Redford!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redford.
Redford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redford misses with a double jab
and Hicks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hicks.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Redford controls his hands.
Redford is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redford.
Hicks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redford wants to break free but Hicks has control.
Hicks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks has Redford pressed against the cage, preventing Redford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks lands a hook that snaps the head of Redford backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redford.
Redford is looking to break free of the clinch but Hicks has double underhooks.
Redford is trying to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling him.
Hicks lands with a right to the head.
Hicks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redford smiles and moves away.
Redford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ricky Redford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Redford.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Hicks working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks pulls guard.
Hicks is pulling down on Redford's head to control his posture.
Redford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks wants to sweep here but Redford controlling him for the moment.
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redford defends it easily.
Hicks 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.
Redford being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Hicks pushes a forearm under Redford's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Redford is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Hicks!
Bill Hicks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Stone (ranked 2979 p4p, 348 weight class) and Gib Me Money (ranked 5615 p4p, 580 weight class). Maurice Stone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gib Me Money's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gib Me Money!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with the combination.
Money has managed to clinch.
Money has hold of one of Stone's legs. Stone is fighting the takedown attempt but Money gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Money content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stone has locked up a guillotine! Stone's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Money is holding on here and Stone must be using up a lot of energy. Money has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stone gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maurice Stone!
Maurice Stone retains his heavyweight title!
Maurice Stone 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soma Feiter (ranked 3870 p4p, 131 weight class) and Jamal Thatcher (ranked 4508 p4p, 146 weight class). Jamal Thatcher acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soma Feiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feiter darts in looking for a takedown but Thatcher gets double underhooks and turns Feiter into the cage.
Thatcher leaves Feiter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Feiter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatcher swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soma Feiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter tries for a takedown but Thatcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thatcher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feiter darts in looking for a takedown but Thatcher gets double underhooks and turns Feiter into the cage.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soma Feiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feiter shoots in but no luck this time.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thatcher tries to avoid it but Feiter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thatcher to the ground. Thatcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thatcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Feiter defends it well.
Feiter is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feiter shoots in for a takedown but Thatcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feiter with a poor takedown
and Thatcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thatcher.
Thatcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Feiter's head.
Thatcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thatcher lands a couple of elbows.
Thatcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thatcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Feiter's head.
Thatcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thatcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feiter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thatcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Feiter being controlled here, momentarily.
Thatcher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thatcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Thatcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Feiter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thatcher tries to avoid it but Feiter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thatcher to the ground. Thatcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feiter dives in and grabs Thatcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thatcher pushes down on Feiter's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Feiter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feiter or perhaps it was just good defense by Thatcher, which made it look bad.
And Thatcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Feiter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Feiter.
And Thatcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Feiter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Thatcher. No joy for Feiter on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feiter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thatcher defends it nicely.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter shoots in looking for a takedown but Thatcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Feiter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thatcher feints the counter takedown.
Feiter shoots in but Thatcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thatcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Feiter defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feiter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Thatcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thatcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Feiter. Feiter gets slowly back to his feet.
Feiter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thatcher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thatcher content to control rather than advance.
Thatcher throwing shots but Feiter is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher controlling the action here.
Thatcher with the ground and pound but Feiter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thatcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thatcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feiter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thatcher working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thatcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thatcher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thatcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thatcher postures up in Feiter's guard and throws a big left but Feiter blocks it.
Thatcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thatcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Feiter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soma Feiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feiter has his takedown stuffed
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Feiter won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Feiter'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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thatcher working the head with strikes.
Thatcher is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Thatcher seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thatcher working away.
Thatcher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thatcher working the head and body with strikes.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a big elbow.
Thatcher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Feiter some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Feiter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thatcher connects with a decent elbow.
Thatcher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Feiter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thatcher looks up at the clock and then as Feiter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thatcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thatcher just content to control the position.
Thatcher is chipping away with strikes.
Thatcher is chipping away with strikes.
Feiter taking a bit of punishment here - Thatcher scoring with strikes.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a big right hand but Feiter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thatcher scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatcher moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Thatcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Feiter closes the distance and clinches up with Thatcher, looking for a takedown. Feiter pushes Thatcher against the cage but Thatcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feiter shoots in for a takedown but Thatcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thatcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feiter shoots in looking for a takedown. Thatcher tries to sprawl out of it but Feiter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thatcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thatcher with the counter takedown but Feiter avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soma Feiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feiter has his takedown stuffed
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Feiter won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thatcher is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feiter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Feiter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thatcher working the head with strikes.
Thatcher working the ground and pound.
Thatcher is putting a hurting on Feiter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Feiter seems a little lost for a moment, as Thatcher dominates the positioning.
Thatcher is putting a hurting on Feiter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Feiter is trying to control Thatcher's posture but Thatcher avoids it.
Thatcher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Thatcher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Feiter down.
Feiter seems a little lost for a moment, as Thatcher dominates the positioning.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a big right hand but Feiter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feiter is trying to escape the position but Thatcher is controlling the position.
Thatcher working the head with strikes.
Thatcher staying calm.
Feiter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Feiter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Feiter down.
Thatcher advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Thatcher.
Jamal Thatcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thatcher is landing with some decent strikes but Feiter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thatcher breaks from Feiter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Thatcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher working Feiter over with strikes here.
Thatcher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thatcher landing punches.
Thatcher content just to control the position here.
Thatcher avoids the attempt from Feiter to control.
Thatcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Thatcher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thatcher is landing with some decent strikes but Feiter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thatcher looking to control but Feiter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thatcher cracks Feiter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Feiter taking shots to the head.
Feiter tries to hold on but Thatcher pushes him away.
Thatcher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thatcher lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feiter tries to hold on but Thatcher postures up.
Thatcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soma Feiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Thatcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thatcher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Thatcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thatcher 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Thatcher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 2667 p4p, 86 weight class) and Jeff Diaz (ranked 5133 p4p, 174 weight class). Jeff Diaz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Bear has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Bear is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz gets control of Bear's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bear would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bear is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bear! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bear taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Diaz!
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