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Gladius #26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madik MBaku (ranked 4150 p4p, 358 weight class) and Sekfed Liefde (ranked 2860 p4p, 262 weight class). Liefde has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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246 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Madik MBaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sekfed Liefde!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Liefde looks winded!
MBaku is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Liefde is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommas Holmsen (ranked 3334 p4p, 297 weight class) and Wiam Lekdoor (ranked 4029 p4p, 346 weight class). Holmsen comes to the cage accompanied by Марыля Родо
. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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258 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommas Holmsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiam Lekdoor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lekdoor darts in and clinches Holmsen up against the cage.
Holmsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmsen trying to stall but Lekdoor improves his position.
Lekdoor blocks an uppercut.
Lekdoor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmsen's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Lekdoor fails to land.
Lekdoor scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmsen taking a breather.
Lekdoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmsen wants to break free but Lekdoor has control.
Lekdoor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lekdoor - that landed with a thud.
Lekdoor lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lekdoor.
Holmsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lekdoor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lekdoor takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lekdoor.
Holmsen is breathing heavily.
Lekdoor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lekdoor keeps control of Holmsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lekdoor lands with a right to the head.
Lekdoor lands with a light punch inside.
Lekdoor digs a right hand into Holmsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmsen's gas tank.
Lekdoor lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lekdoor lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lekdoor digs a right hand into Holmsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmsen's gas tank.
Lekdoor lands a right hand.
Lekdoor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lekdoor.
Lekdoor pushes Holmsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lekdoor.
Lekdoor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lekdoor.
Lekdoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmsen is rocked!
Lekdoor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmsens head.
Oh Holmsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lekdoor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lekdoor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor lands a body shot.
Lekdoor lands a nice shot to the body.
Lekdoor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor works on Holmsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmsen seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Lekdoor.
Lekdoor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lekdoor lands with a short shot to the head.
Lekdoor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lekdoor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lekdoor scores with a shot to the side of Holmsen's head.
Lekdoor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lekdoor drops Holmsen with a big right hand! Lekdoor charges in looking to finish - Holmsen manages to keep Lekdoor in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Lekdoor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lekdoor trying to control but Holmsen is working from the bottom.
Lekdoor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Lekdoor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lekdoor throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lekdoor won't allow Holmsen to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lekdoor has closed the distance and engaged Holmsen in a clinch.
Lekdoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lekdoor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lekdoor gets through Holmsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lekdoor pushes Holmsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lekdoor scores with a shoulder strike.
Lekdoor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmsen takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiam Lekdoor dominated that round.
That's time! Holmsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lekdoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lekdoor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lekdoor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Lekdoor pushes Holmsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmsen taking a breather.
Holmsen tries to break free but Lekdoor pushes him back against the cage.
Lekdoor lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor blocks a body shot from Holmsen.
Holmsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lekdoor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lekdoor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Holmsen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Holmsen drops to his knees and Lekdoor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiam Lekdoor!
During a confident post fight interview, Wiam Lekdoor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tommas Holmsen spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Romero (ranked 2238 p4p, 214 weight class) and Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 2880 p4p, 264 weight class). Ubungu Bamboo Face is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubungu Bamboo Face!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamboo Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamboo Face lands with a light punch inside.
Bamboo Face lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Bamboo Face as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bamboo Face walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bamboo Face rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Bamboo Face working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero stalling in the clinch but Bamboo Face improves position.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamboo Face just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romero.
A shot in the inside from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
Romero jumps guard but Bamboo Face stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romero is looking to control Bamboo Face's arms but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romero has his back to the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Bamboo Face creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Romero's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Romero drops to his knees and Bamboo Face pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bertrand (ranked 2095 p4p, 199 weight class) and Kal Valen (ranked 2290 p4p, 219 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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243 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Bertrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Valen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bertrand.
Valen misses with a left hand
and Bertrand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bertrand was well out of range. Poor timing from Valen.
A telegraphed right hand from Bertrand misses the target.
Bertrand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bertrand misses its intended target.
Bertrand staying out of range there.
Bertrand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valen.
Bertrand lands a nice looking body shot.
Valen is looking to clinch.
Valen swinging wildly here.
Valen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bertrand scores with a sloppy right hand. Valen should have avoided that one.
Sebastian Bertrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen throws a hook but Bertrand blocks it.
Bertrand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bertrand loads up on a big right hand but Valen slips the punch.
Valen moves out of range as Bertrand strikes.
Bertrand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bertrand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valen defending well as Bertrand loads up on a big left hand.
Bertrand jabs Valen right on the nose. Valen blinks but takes it well.
Valen misses with a straight right.
Bertrand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valen counters with a series of strikes. Bertrand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bertrand throws out a loose jab but Valen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valen misses with a wild combination.
Bertrand misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertrand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Valen.
Valen moves out of range as Bertrand strikes.
Valen avoids the body shot from Bertrand.
Valen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Bertrand misses.
A lazy left from Bertrand finds it's target.
Valen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bertrand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bertrand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bertrand throws a looping overhand right but Valen ducks down to avoid it.
Valen misses with a wild combination.
Bertrand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valen.
Valen clinches up against the cage.
Bertrand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bertrand lands with a short shot to the head.
Bertrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Bertrand prevents a body shot from Valen.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Valen.
Bertrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bertrand lands a nice uppercut.
Bertrand is trying to force a seperation but Valen has the dominant position.
Valen gets through Bertrand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valen blocks an uppercut.
Valen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen pushes Bertrand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valen tries to throw a body punch but Bertrand avoids it by throwing Valen back against the cage.
Valen works on Bertrand's body with a couple of short punches.
Bertrand is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Bertrand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valen lands a nice shot to the body.
Valen presses Bertrand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been informed that Valen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valen.
It looks like Sebastian Bertrand has been cut.
Valen working aggressively here.
Bertrand blocking some punches.
Valen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Valen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Valen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Bertrand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bertrand.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Bertrand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kal Valen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Bertrand's cut.
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.
Valen tries to clinch but Bertrand is having none of it.
Bertrand loads up on a big right hand but Valen slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Bertrand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bertrand misses the target.
Valen misses with a left hand
and Bertrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Valen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valen closes the distance and pushes Bertrand back into the cage.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Bertrand.
Bertrand misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Bertrand gets through Valen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bertrand has had enough of the clinch but Valen keeps him there for the moment.
Bertrand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bertrand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Bertrand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Bertrand misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
A short body shot lands from Valen as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bertrand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bertrand blocking some punches.
Valen misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Valen.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kal Valen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Valen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bertrand blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bertrand fails to land.
Valen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Bertrand.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bertrand is trying to force a seperation but Valen has the dominant position.
Valen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bertrands head.
Valen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valen lands a nice uppercut.
Valen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Valen as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Valen as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Valen.
Bertrand blocks a body shot from Valen.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bertrand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Valen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Valen.
A short right from Valen on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valen lands a body punch.
Bertrand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Valen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valen drops Bertrand onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bertrand is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bertrand is rocked!
Valen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bertrand! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Valen is unloading with more strikes now! Bertrand drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kal Valen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slapped Silly (ranked 2179 p4p, 322 weight class) and Thiago Savatos (ranked 1920 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Slapped Silly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Savatos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savatos shoots in for a takedown but Silly shows good takedown defense.
Savatos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savatos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silly swivels and escapes.
Savatos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Savatos looks to move away, Silly throws a big counter combo but Savatos just gets out of the way.
Slapped Silly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Savatos.
Savatos tries for a takedown but Silly circles away easily
and Silly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silly fakes the body blow, causing Savatos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Savatos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slapped Silly!
After winning the bout, Slapped Silly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 2939 p4p, 403 weight class) and Larry Kramer (ranked 1237 p4p, 193 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind. 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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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Kramer throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has Kramer pushed against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kramer.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Kramer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kramer.
A head punch on the inside from Kramer fails to land.
Kramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kramer.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Kramer scores with a hook to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kramer.
Kramer tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kramer back against the cage.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Jones.
Kramer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kramer.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kramer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kramer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kramer.
Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Kramer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kramer tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kramer gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kramer working aggressively here.
Kramer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Kramer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Kramer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Kramer!
Nathan Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back to rectify this loss.
mark my words.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cubbedge (ranked 4098 p4p, 384 weight class) and Jim McNulty (ranked 2750 p4p, 289 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but McNulty moves out of range.
McNulty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge takes a kick to the side of the head.
McNulty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cubbedge .
McNulty throws a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head but Cubbedge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Cubbedge misses.
McNulty misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Cubbedge , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
Cubbedge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McNulty.
McNulty dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty throws a solid leg kick but Cubbedge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McNulty.
McNulty misses the shot to the body.
McNulty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
and McNulty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a damaging elbow.
Cubbedge lands a right hand.
McNulty pushes Cubbedge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Cubbedge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNulty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge 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 kick from McNulty tenderised Cubbedge 's leg. Cubbedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNulty tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge feints a jab promting McNulty to slip. Cubbedge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNulty slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty takes one to the chin there.
McNulty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNulty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - McNulty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
McNulty slips under a jab from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands a jab-cross combination.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNulty wants to counter the offense by Cubbedge and move into the clinch position.
McNulty throws a right hand that Cubbedge ducks under and follows up with a left that Cubbedge also avoids with ease.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Brad Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNulty on the side of the head.
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.
McNulty clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cubbedge jumps into guard, dragging McNulty to the mat.
Cubbedge is trying to keep McNulty in close.
McNulty won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
McNulty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McNulty stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cubbedge is trying to keep McNulty in close.
Cubbedge trying to strike off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McNulty stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNulty.
McNulty wants to clinch
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cubbedge takes a kick to the side of the head.
McNulty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cubbedge 's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cubbedge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Cubbedge is predictable there
and McNulty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Cubbedge 's leg. Cubbedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNulty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McNulty throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cubbedge blocks the leg kick.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. McNulty moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNulty throws out the jab.
McNulty tried to score with a low kick but Cubbedge checks it.
Cubbedge tests McNulty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Cubbedge . That snapped McNulty's head back.
McNulty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
Cubbedge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McNulty counters with a nice uppercut.
McNulty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
McNulty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
A clash of legs there as Cubbedge blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNulty missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNulty misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cubbedge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McNulty. McNulty obviously looking to wear him down.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
McNulty slips a jab from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
McNulty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge throws out a leg kick but McNulty moves out of range and Cubbedge only half commits.
Cubbedge throws a lazy uppercut
and McNulty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McNulty.
The referee calls for Cubbedge to work.
McNulty misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but McNulty is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cubbedge has McNulty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McNulty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but McNulty sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty lands a leg kick that knocks Cubbedge off balance momentarily.
Good work by McNulty as he checks the leg kick.
McNulty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cubbedge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McNulty tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McNulty.
McNulty moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
Cubbedge fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Cubbedge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNulty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
Cubbedge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cubbedge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNulty is defending well.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cubbedge has had enough of the clinch but McNulty keeps him there for the moment.
McNulty has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge is trying to break the clinch but McNulty is controlling him.
McNulty swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNulty checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge scores with a punch to the head.
Cubbedge misses with a lunging right hand
and McNulty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McNulty tries to move into range but Cubbedge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McNulty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cubbedge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McNulty counters with an inside leg kick.
McNulty throws a low kick but Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by McNulty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - McNulty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McNulty drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the cage.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jim McNulty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cubbedge jumps guard but McNulty stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McNulty won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
McNulty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNulty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNulty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cubbedge tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNulty smiles and moves away.
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNulty clinches up with Cubbedge and pushes him back against the cage.
Cubbedge wants to get back to striking at distance but McNulty won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNulty.
McNulty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNulty misses with the head strike.
McNulty digs a right hand into Cubbedge 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cubbedge 's gas tank.
McNulty lands a nice uppercut.
McNulty has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNulty.
McNulty throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
A head punch on the inside from McNulty fails to land.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the head but McNulty blocks with his arms.
McNulty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for McNulty.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McNulty looks to throw the jab but Cubbedge is out of range.
McNulty scores with a head kick.
Cubbedge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but McNulty avoids them all with ease.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge clobbers McNulty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but McNulty checks it.
Cubbedge punishes McNulty's body with a nice straight punch.
Cubbedge closes the distance and pushes McNulty back into the cage.
McNulty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge pulls McNulty into guard.
Cubbedge wants to stand up but McNulty is controlling him.
Cubbedge trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McNulty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McNulty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNulty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McNulty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 3289 p4p, 327 weight class) and Cheikh Kassim (ranked 1571 p4p, 196 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheikh Kassim!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Austin misses with a hook
and Kassim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kassim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kassim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kassim throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Kassim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin takes one on the button.
Kassim throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
Kassim walks into a stiff left hand from Austin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kassim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kassim slips under a jab.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin takes a swing at Kassim's ribcage but misses.
Kassim throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
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!
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kassim should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kassim misses the target.
Kassim misses with a looping right.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassim was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Austin scores with a nice head shot.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kassim is looking to clinch.
Austin moves out of range as Kassim strikes.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
Kassim throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin blocks a jab.
Austin scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassim.
Kassim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin slips under a jab from Kassim.
Jab by Austin.
Kassim takes one to the chin there.
Kassim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin moves away from the strike by Kassim.
Sloppy strikes from Kassim. Those never looked like landing.
Kassim throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Kassim moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Austin coming out on top.
Austin throws a hook but Kassim avoids it easily.
Kassim lands a head shot.
Kassim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kassim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kassim slips a jab from Austin.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Kassim's shoulder, as Kassim tries to avoid the shot.
Kassim tries to clinch up.
Austin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kassim.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kassim.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.
Kassim moves away from the strike by Austin.
Austin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kassim looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kassim.
Kassim lands a head shot.
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassim slips under a jab from Austin.
Kassim throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin lands a jab to Kassim's midsection.
Kassim misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Kassim throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kassim.
Donk. Kassim catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kassim, as that shot connected.
Austin moves out of range as Kassim strikes.
Austin slips under a jab from Kassim.
Kassim throws a big shot that misses.
Austin slips a straight right by Kassim.
Austin slips a straight right by Kassim.
Austin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Austin misses.
Kassim defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Kassim misses with a looping right.
A jab from Austin misses.
Kassim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Kassim misses.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
A quick step to the side and Austin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kassim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
Kassim moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassim.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassim.
Kassim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassim missing with knees to the body.
Kassim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Austin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin misses with some punches.
Kassim blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Austin.
Austin lands with a right to the head.
Austin misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Austin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kassim misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kassim.
Kassim misses the jab.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Kassim as he connects with a hook.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
A big right from Kassim misses.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin defending well as Kassim loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin connects with a looping right hand.
Kassim works over Austin's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Kassim moves away and avoids it.
Cheikh Kassim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kassim throws out the jab.
Kassim throws a big shot that misses.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
The fighters circle momentarily. Austin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Austin misses.
Austin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kassim.
Kassim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin works Kassim's body with a nice hook.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassim.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Kassim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin lands with a nice body punch.
Kyle Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kassim misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Austin scores with a jab to the body.
Kassim loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kassim at a distance.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kassim throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassim scores with a nice head shot.
Austin connects with the punch.
Kassim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Austin.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kassim.
Austin slips a straight right by Kassim.
Austin defending well as Kassim loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kassim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kassim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Kassim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Kassim moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Kassim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin works the jab nicely.
Austin slips a jab from Kassim.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kassim, as that shot connected.
Kassim throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
Kassim misses with a looping left.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kassim counter with a right hand.
Kassim looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Kassim is out of range.
Kassim looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Kassim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kassim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Kassim moved out of range nicely.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kassim misses with a looping left.
Kassim throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Austin misses the jab.
Kassim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kassim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin works Kassim's body with a nice hook.
Kassim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kassim. Those never looked like landing.
Austin throwing a counter right hand but Kassim manages to avoid it.
Kassim is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin scores with a jab.
Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kassim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Austin misses with a straight left.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassim is just out of range.
Kassim throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
Kassim is rocked!
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Kassim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kassim is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Austin cracks Kassim with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kassim tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Austin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kassim is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dada (ranked 1556 p4p, 198 weight class) and Cody Myres (ranked 2708 p4p, 300 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Myres!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres slips under a jab from Dada.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Dada pushes him away.
Myres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Myres under the eye.
Dada lands a jab to Myres's midsection.
A slow jab from Dada misses its intended target.
Dada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Myres backs up against the cage.
Dada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Myres under the eye.
Dada tests Myres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amir Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Dada and move into the clinch position.
Dada closes the distance and pushes Myres back into the cage.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Myres lands a shoulder strike.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dada fails to land.
Dada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myres.
Myres misses with a body punch.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Dada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dada or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dada.
Dada misses with a punch on the inside.
Dada blocks a body shot from Myres.
Myres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dada swings wildly with an uppercut but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Dada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dada fails to land.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Dada misses with the head strike.
Dada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myres scores with a shot to the side of Dada's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myres working aggressively here.
Myres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myres tries a body shot but Dada blocks it.
Dada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Dada.
Dada prevents a body shot from Myres.
Myres misses with some punches.
Dada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dada.
Dada misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres tries a body shot but Dada blocks it.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Dada.
Dada misses with a punch on the inside.
Dada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres misses with some punches.
Dada working aggressively here.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Dada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Myres blocks an uppercut.
Dada swings wildly with an uppercut but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres misses with some punches.
Dada blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Dada working aggressively here.
Dada blocking some punches.
Dada gets through Myres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Dada.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Dada.
A shot in the inside from Dada.
Dada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Dada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dada has managed to clinch.
A short right from Dada on the inside.
Myres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myres blocking some punches.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Dada working aggressively here.
Myres blocking some punches.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dada.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
A short right from Dada on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Dada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myress head.
Dada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Dada misses with some punches.
Dada misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada blocks an uppercut.
Myres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dada working aggressively here.
Amir Dada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Myres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dada pushes Myres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dada misses with the head strike.
Dada working aggressively here.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Dada swings wildly with an uppercut but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dada blocking some punches.
Myres lands with a right to the head.
Dada misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Dada misses with some punches.
Dada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Myres.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myres pushes Dada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dada backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myres.
Myres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dada's elbow.
Dada misses with some punches.
Myres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dada working aggressively here.
Myres blocks an uppercut.
Dada prevents a body shot from Myres.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Myres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dada swings wildly with an uppercut but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dada swings wildly with an uppercut but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada swings wildly with an uppercut but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dada throws a punch but it's blocked by Myres.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Dada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Dada.
A short left from Myres.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Myres.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Dada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
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!
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myres.
A head punch on the inside from Dada fails to land.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Myres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Dada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dada throws a right and a left that Myres avoids nicely.
Dada sets himself, and Myres steps forward looking for the clinch! Dada avoids it this time.
Dada throws a series of punches but Myres avoids them all with ease.
Myres takes one to the chin there.
Myres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dada.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Dada shakes him off and moves away.
Dada clinches up with Myres and pushes him back against the cage.
Dada misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myres.
Dada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myres can do to turn this around?
Dada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada misses with some punches.
Dada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Cody Myres has been cut.
Dada lands with a short shot to the head.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Myres blocking some punches.
Myres blocks an uppercut.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Myres tries to work over Dada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dada backwards.
Myres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myres working aggressively here.
Myres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Dada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dada lands with a right to the head.
Dada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Dada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres blocking some punches.
Dada misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Dada.
Dada pushes Myres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dada.
Myres takes a shot to the head.
Myres is rocked!
Dada lands a right hand.
Myres is still on wobbly legs! Can Dada finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Dada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Myres seems to have recovered his senses.
Dada misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Dada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Dada misses with a punch on the inside.
Dada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
A head punch on the inside from Dada fails to land.
Dada lands an uppercut.
Dada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Myres as the two fighters clinch.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Dada.
Dada lands with a light punch inside.
Dada working aggressively here.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Dada.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Dada backwards.
Myres misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Dada throws a punch but it's blocked by Myres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myres takes a shot to the head.
Dada gets through Myres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myres.
Dada prevents a body shot from Myres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Dada misses with the head strike.
Dada lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Dada.
Dada creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Myres with a big uppercut! Myres tries to clinch up but Dada pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Myres to the mat! Myres covers up and Dada unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amir Dada!
After the fight, Amir Dada was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Romero (ranked 1701 p4p, 255 weight class) and Billy Jacob (ranked 1483 p4p, 227 weight class). Billy Jacob has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joel Romero's chin.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joel Romero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Jacob!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacob scores with a nice head shot.
Jacob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacob counters with a straight right hand.
Jacob throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Jacob throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters by clinching up.
Jacob letting Romero take a breather here.
Romero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romero controlling the action here for a moment.
Jacob swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacob sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero works to advance to full mount. Jacob defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Romero with a couple of short strikes.
Romero looking to secure an arm triangle but Jacob defends it well.
Romero has control of Jacob's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jacob regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Romero with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Romero working the ground and pound effectively.
Romero with a couple of short strikes.
Romero looking to secure an arm triangle but Jacob defends it well.
Romero landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacob is bucking up trying to escape but Romero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Romero throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jacob has his hands clasped together but Romero breaks the hold and Jacob is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
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