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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Skeet (ranked 4538 p4p, 507 weight class) and Rick Cricket (ranked 7043 p4p, 594 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet throws a head kick but Cricket moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skeet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cricket has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cricket and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cricket lands a jab to the nose.
Skeet throws an overhand right that lands on Cricket's shoulder, as Cricket tries to avoid the shot.
Skeet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cricket wants to counter with a clinch but Skeet pushes him away.
Skeet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cricket.
Skeet cracks the inside of Cricket's front leg.
Skeet moves out of range of the body kick from Cricket.
Cricket throws a one two combo.
Cricket throws a right hand that misses
and Skeet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cricket connects with a jab.
Skeet connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skeet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cricket walks into a straight right hand from Skeet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skeet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skeet.
Cricket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Skeet was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Skeet lands.
Cricket tries to clinch up.
Cricket takes a swing at Skeet's ribcage but misses.
Cricket just misses with a punch to the body.
Skeet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cricket.
Cricket throws the kick towards the body but Skeet avoids it.
Cricket feints and then cracks Skeet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skeet down.
Skeet moves out of range as Cricket throws a body kick.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Skeet circles away and keeps his distance.
Skeet throws an overhand right that lands on Cricket's shoulder, as Cricket tries to avoid the shot.
Skeet cracks Cricket with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cricket slips a straight right by Skeet.
Rick Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Cricket.
Skeet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skeet scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket misses with a hook
and Skeet scores with a counter punch that sends Cricket to the canvas! Skeet smells blood - he's punishing Cricket with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cricket has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Skeet!
DJ Skeet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 3368 p4p, 342 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 3546 p4p, 357 weight class). Timothy Wilkinson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hemmo.
Wilkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkinson is fending him off so far but Hemmo persists. Nope, Wilkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson lands a head shot.
Wilkinson cracks a nice hook into Hemmo's ribs.
Hemmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hemmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Hemmo avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands a jab to the head.
Wilkinson's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilkinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilkinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Hemmo is avoiding it.
Wilkinson works Hemmo's body with a nice hook.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemmo.
Wilkinson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hemmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkinson rushes Hemmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Wilkinson tries to work over Hemmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hemmo is working for takedown but Wilkinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Hemmo's head.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
Hemmo prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson stalling.
Hemmo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hemmo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkinson is defending well.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Wilkinson.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Wilkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hemmos head.
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!
Wilkinson working hard to break the clinch.
Hemmo avoiding damage as Wilkinson throws knees to the body.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hemmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Hemmo is avoiding it.
Wilkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Hemmo.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Hemmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson stops a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hemmo looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hemmo controls his hands.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
Wilkinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Timothy Wilkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilkinson pushes Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hemmos head.
Hemmo tries for a takedown but Wilkinson manages to get underhooks.
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilkinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hemmo rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilkinson thuds his right hand into Hemmo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is leaning against Hemmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hemmo blocks the elbow strike.
Wilkinson lands a right hand.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Hemmo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking to chop away at Hemmo's legs.
Hemmo fails with the takedown.
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hemmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkinson moves into range and clinches up with Hemmo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
Wilkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hemmo uses from the top position.
Wilkinson is pulling down on Hemmo's head. It's preventing any offense from Hemmo, at least for the moment.
Wilkinson is looking to stand up but Hemmo isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hemmo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilkinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hemmo's brow.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hemmo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilkinson has Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Paha Hemmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson stalls.
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkinson is defending well.
Wilkinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hemmo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilkinson drives through and clinches with Hemmo against the cage.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hemmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson lands a body shot.
Hemmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hemmo wants a takedown.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hemmo's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkinson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Timothy Wilkinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Holliday (ranked 4157 p4p, 474 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 4178 p4p, 476 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shraf's choice of entrance music: Road To Glory. Jamezdin Shraf 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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212 lbs
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday throws the left hand but Shraf avoids the punch easily.
Shraf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shraf drives through and clinches with Holliday against the cage.
Holliday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shraf blocks it with crossed arms.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Shraf working aggressively here.
Holliday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Holliday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holliday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shraf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holliday wants to stand back up but Shraf manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
My spies in Spartans Gym inform me that Shraf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holliday is looking to reverse the position.
Shraf tries to advance to mount but Holliday denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf trying to control the position but Holliday is working away.
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holliday stops Shraf from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Shraf tries for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Shraf tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shraf controls the position.
Shraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shraf prevents Holliday from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Shraf wants to control for a moment but Holliday uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shraf is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holliday reverses the position - he's now on top in Shraf's guard.
Shraf is looking for a triangle but Holliday pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holliday is aware though and is defending well.
Holliday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holliday won't allow Shraf to sweep him here.
Shraf wants to control the position but Holliday says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Holliday prevents Shraf from improving his position.
Shraf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf trying to control but Holliday postures up.
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 Harry Holliday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shraf tries to clinch
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday clobbers Shraf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holliday tries to work over Shraf's front leg with a kick but Shraf checks it.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holliday looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shraf was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Harry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday tries to keep at a distance but Shraf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Shraf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Holliday.
Shraf lands with a right to the head.
Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shraf.
Shraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shraf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shraf working aggressively here.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shraf avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holliday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harry Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holliday after a bit of a struggle.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holliday after a bit of a struggle.
Holliday missing with knees to the body.
Holliday is pressed up against the cage. Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holliday down to the mat. Holliday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holliday is looking to slow Shraf down with leg kicks.
Holliday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shraf has managed to clinch.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holliday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holliday after a bit of a struggle.
Holliday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday digs a right hand into Shraf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shraf's gas tank.
Shraf is breathing heavily.
Shraf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Shraf controls the action.
Shraf is pushing Holliday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Still in the clinch, Holliday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shraf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shraf tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Holliday throws a leg kick
and Shraf counters with a shoot takedown. Holliday fights it but they end up in guard.
Holliday wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shraf manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shraf is just content to waste time from the top position. Holliday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.
Holliday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Holliday dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Holliday.
Decent striking displayed by Holliday there.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shraf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Shraf tries to counter it with a takedown but Holliday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harry Holliday is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Holliday.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holliday. Shraf shrugs it off though.
Shraf dives in for a single leg takedown but Holliday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Holliday was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shraf.
Shraf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shraf defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Shraf feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shraf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shraf darts in trying to clinch
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shraf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shraf closes the distance and pushes Holliday back into the cage.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shraf wants to take the fight to the mat but Holliday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
Harry Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holliday prevents the takedown attempt.
Holliday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shraf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Shraf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holliday is defending well.
Holliday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
Harry Holliday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holliday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shraf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holliday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shraf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shraf checks a low kick from Holliday.
Holliday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf tries to clinch up
and Shraf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holliday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holliday scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shraf is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Holliday finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shraf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shraf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shraf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Holliday coming out on top.
Shraf closes the distance but Holliday moves to the side
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shraf darts in and clinches Holliday up against the cage.
Holliday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holliday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shraf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shraf swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Shraf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holliday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shraf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Holliday lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Holliday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holliday, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Holliday!
Harry Holliday was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 2358 p4p, 216 weight class) and Albert Ricci (ranked 3195 p4p, 264 weight class). Goncalves's entrance music is TAPOUT. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
150 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Ricci!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goncalves.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Ricci.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves dives in for a single leg takedown but Ricci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ricci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricci.
Ricci lands an overhand right.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricci with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci connects with a right hand. Goncalves shakes it off.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ricci.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ricci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ricci.
Ricci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricci.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goncalves drags the fight down to the ground.
Goncalves looking for subs off his back but Ricci has passed one foot through into half guard.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricci pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ricci escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ricci!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricci gets to mount! Goncalves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ricci passes into side control!
Goncalves tries to bench press Ricci off him but Ricci keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goncalves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to get back to full guard but Ricci takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ricci throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goncalves shoots and misses
and Ricci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ricci scores with a kick to the body.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goncalves slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci connects with a jab.
Goncalves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ricci's waist but Ricci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goncalves off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goncalves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricci.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ricci as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
Ricci works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricci has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ricci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ricci lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ricci sizes up Goncalves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricci scores with a hook.
Goncalves is rocked!
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ricci as he avoids it easily.
Goncalves looks to land a combination but Ricci avoids it well.
Ricci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Ricci.
Ricci lands a jab to the head.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci misses with a head kick.
Goncalves seems to have got his legs back now.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goncalves wants to clinch
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci lands a slapping body shot.
Ricci lands a body shot.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goncalves. That did some damage!
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ricci lands a big head kick that sends Goncalves tumbling to the mat! Ricci takes a step backwards and waves Goncalves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Ricci is avoiding it.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ricci knocks Goncalves out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Ricci!
In his post fight interview, Albert Ricci started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2707 p4p, 364 weight class) and Javier Esposito (ranked 4376 p4p, 496 weight class). Leighton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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211 lbs
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35
205 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Leighton.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leighton defends it well.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leighton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Leighton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leighton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Leighton.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Leighton tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Leighton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Esposito scores with a jab. Leighton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Esposito digs a good hook to Leighton's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Leighton.
Leighton checks a low kick from Esposito.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Esposito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leighton has been working on his balance at JAG Training Grounds [$600/week], so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Esposito.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton 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.
Leighton lands a jab-cross combination.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leighton wants to stall.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito goes for a takedown attempt but Leighton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leighton slips under a jab from Esposito.
Esposito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Esposito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Esposito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leighton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighton misses with a head kick.
Leighton misses the jab.
Leighton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leighton's sensitive parts.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leighton.
Nice jab there from Leighton.
Leighton scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Leighton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leighton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Esposito scores with a punch to the head.
Esposito lands a jab to the nose.
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Leighton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Leighton lands a head kick. Esposito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leighton is able to avoid easily.
Leighton throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Leighton scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leighton defends it well.
Esposito has a takedown stuffed.
Leighton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leighton's hands.
Esposito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Esposito tries to keep at a distance but Leighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the head but Esposito blocks with his arms.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esposito is keeping busy.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Esposito manages to get underhooks.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, Leighton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
Leighton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Leighton wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leighton lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Javier Esposito has been cut.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton scores with a shoulder strike.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito gets underhooks to prevent Leighton's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Leighton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Leighton on the inside.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Leighton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Esposito breaks the clinch.
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 Eliott Leighton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito'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.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighton manages to avoid it.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leighton.
Leighton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Esposito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Leighton has Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Leighton wants a takedown.
Esposito wants to stall.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
Leighton wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Leighton is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Esposito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Leighton can't fight it off and eventually Esposito manages to take the fight to the floor. Leighton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leighton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leighton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Esposito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leighton tries to get to full guard but Esposito has control of the leg.
Leighton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Esposito scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Esposito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leighton is looking to improve his position.
Leighton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Esposito there.
Esposito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esposito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leighton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
Esposito is working Leighton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Esposito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leighton working a defensive guard but Esposito manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Esposito there.
Leighton has hold of Esposito's hands but Esposito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leighton tries to roll over but Esposito keeps him under control.
Leighton manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton 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.
Esposito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Esposito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leighton working a defensive guard here.
Leighton wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leighton wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Esposito landing some decent shots from guard.
Esposito connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esposito's guard.
Leighton postures up in Esposito's guard and throws a big left but Esposito blocks it.
Leighton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Esposito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leighton is one step ahead there.
Esposito seems keen to control Leighton's posture.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leighton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Leighton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leighton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leighton throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
Leighton distracts Esposito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Esposito lands with a cross.
Leighton is looking to clinch.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
And Esposito tries to counter it with a takedown but Leighton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito throws out a counter right but Leighton avoids it with no problem.
Esposito misses with a low kick as Leighton jumps back.
Leighton moves into range and clinches up with Esposito.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Leighton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leighton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leighton is looking to control Esposito's arms but Esposito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leighton has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leighton misses with a body punch.
Eliott Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leighton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Esposito up against the cage.
Esposito pushes Leighton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton pulls guard successfully.
Leighton seems keen to control Esposito's posture.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Leighton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esposito working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito won't allow Leighton to sweep him here.
Esposito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leighton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leighton controls Esposito momentarily but Esposito frees himself.
Esposito trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Leighton is retaining full guard.
Leighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leighton 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.
Esposito works over Leighton with some ground and pound from guard.
Esposito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Esposito postures up and lands a big shot to Leighton's brow.
Esposito is fighting to break Leighton's control of his arms but Leighton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Esposito connects with a couple of short punches.
Esposito distracts Leighton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
Javier Esposito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Esposito cracks Leighton with a solid left hand.
Esposito trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Esposito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Esposito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leighton is rocked!
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Leighton.
Oh Leighton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leighton pulls Esposito in close to his closed guard and prevents Esposito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leighton seems to have got his legs back now.
Leighton controls Esposito momentarily but Esposito frees himself.
Esposito passes Leighton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leighton tries to get to full guard but Esposito has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
Esposito being controlled here momentarily.
Leighton trying to control the position.
Leighton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esposito controls the pace.
Esposito chips away with some ground and pound.
Leighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leighton is tightening it up a little... Esposito has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Esposito reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Esposito taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leighton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walcott (ranked 1518 p4p, 230 weight class) and Melchizedek Halo (ranked 2478 p4p, 333 weight class). Walcott's entrance music is The Way Of The Fist. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melchizedek Halo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walcott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walcott throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo jabs Walcott right on the nose. Walcott blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Walcott.
Walcott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Halo backs away, Walcott returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Walcott's head coaches at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo misses with a looping right.
Halo stalks Walcott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walcott's face. Walcott staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Halo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walcott.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo swats away the attempt to clinch by Walcott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott takes the fight into the clinch.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Halo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo misses with some punches.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Halo tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Halo lands an uppercut.
Walcott digs a right hand into Halo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halo's gas tank.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
As Halo tries to get set, Walcott tries to push him back and clinch up but Halo manages to avoid the attempt.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Jab, jab by Halo - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott checks a leg kick nicely.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walcott if he has to take too many more of those.
Halo lands with a cross.
Halo misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halo cracks Walcott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Walcott catches Halo right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Halo connects with a high kick.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Halo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Halo throws a leg kick that misses.
Halo scores with a punch to the head.
Walcott lands a big head kick that sends Halo tumbling to the mat! Walcott takes a step backwards and waves Halo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Halo is rocked!
It looks like Melchizedek Halo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
Walcott lands a big uppercut and Halo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Halo looks OK. Walcott waves Halo back to his feet!
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Walcott finish him?
Halo walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Walcott! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 1479 p4p, 147 weight class) and Maxim Jericho (ranked 1619 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tanner Pounds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Jericho misses
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jericho is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds throwing strikes but missing.
Jericho looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jericho holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jericho is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds lands a couple of elbows.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.
Jericho looking to control.
Pounds landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jericho is stalling in the full guard.
Pounds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jericho defends it easily.
Pounds wants to sweep here but Jericho controlling him for the moment.
Jericho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck.
Jericho is looking to advance position but Pounds has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jericho's face.
Jericho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pounds lands a couple of good shots and Jericho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jericho covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jericho trying to control the hands but Pounds won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is trying to stick to Jericho's back but Jericho is turning into Pounds. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pounds's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jericho.
Jericho trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Pounds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pounds working a defensive guard but Jericho manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds is not content to let Jericho control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pounds throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Pounds looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pounds lands an uppercut.
Pounds blocks an uppercut.
Pounds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pounds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pounds pushes Jericho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pounds working hard to break the clinch.
Pounds throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Pounds.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Pounds controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pounds.
A head punch on the inside from Pounds fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pounds.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Pounds controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pounds.
Jericho works on Pounds's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Pounds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jericho is keeping busy.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Pounds's ribcage. Pounds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pounds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Pounds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pounds misses with a punch on the inside.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Pounds.
Pounds struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Pounds blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Pounds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Pounds wants to take the fight to the mat but Jericho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Pounds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pounds prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Pounds trying to stall but Jericho improves his position.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Pounds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds misses with a body punch.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Pounds taking a breather.
Pounds breaks the clinch.
Pounds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Pounds misses with a hook
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Pounds misses with a body kick.
Jericho takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pounds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Pounds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jericho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Jericho misses.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jericho avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pounds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pounds cracks Jericho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pounds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Pounds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Pounds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounds has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho moves out of range as Pounds strikes.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Pounds avoids it with no problem.
Jericho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jericho jabs Pounds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jericho pinned against the cage. Jericho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounds. Pounds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown but Jericho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jericho misses.
A head kick from Jericho lands but Pounds takes it in his stride.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Jericho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pounds throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pounds counter with a right hand.
Pounds misses with a series of wild punches.
Jericho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pounds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Jericho slaps away a takedown attempt from Pounds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho wants to counter the offense by Pounds and move into the clinch position.
Pounds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pounds misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pounds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pounds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Pounds coming out on top.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Pounds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jericho's guard.
Jericho controlling the position.
Jericho is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho can't keep his opponent in guard - Pounds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds slips a nice elbow through Jericho's hands, connecting with Jericho's forehead.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jericho trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Pounds misses with a head shot. Jericho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pounds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pounds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pounds lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jericho tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Pounds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Pounds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jericho regains half guard.
Jericho tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
Pounds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jericho!
Jericho is desperately trying to improve his position but Pounds has a good base and remains in mount.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control but Jericho is having none of it.
Pounds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pounds wants to control the pace but Jericho is squirming around nicely.
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
Jericho tries to reverse the position but Pounds maintains control.
Pounds misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Our winner, Tanner Pounds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 1200 p4p, 145 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 1085 p4p, 132 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vegas's choice of entrance music: Ace Of Spades by Motorhead. Johnny Vegas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
Vegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas ducks right into an uppercut from Jeremy.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeremy is just out of range.
Jeremy throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas feints the counter takedown.
Jeremy throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jeremy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas wants to control from the top but Jeremy keeps moving.
Vegas content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jeremy holds on and takes a little breather.
Jeremy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeremy'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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jeremy holds on and takes a little breather.
Vegas advances position into side control!
Vegas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vegas swings around for an armbar but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vegas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
Vegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jeremy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vegas is looking for a triangle but Jeremy pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas can't keep his opponent in guard - Jeremy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vegas tries to get to full guard but Jeremy has control of the leg.
Vegas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jeremy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jeremy's back!
Jeremy wants to get back to his feet.
Vegas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vegas controlling well, preventing Jeremy from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas working for a choke but Jeremy is defending well.
Vegas not allowing Jeremy to control his hands.
Vegas working for a choke but Jeremy is defending well.
Jeremy is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Vegas 's hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jeremy hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jeremy lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.
Vegas moves out of range as Jeremy strikes.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeremy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Jeremy.
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Jeremy slips the punch.
It looked like Jeremy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vegas.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Vegas slips a jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jeremy blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
Jeremy looks to land a combination but Vegas avoids it well.
Vegas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Jeremy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeremy is looking to counter punch.
Jeremy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeremy lands a body shot.
Jeremy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Jeremy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jeremy lands a nice hook to Vegas's body. Vegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeremy lands with a nice body punch.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but Jeremy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vegas lands a nice looking body kick.
Vegas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeremy rather than just go for the knockout.
Jeremy lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeremy with a nice cross.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jeremy misses the jab.
Vegas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas swinging wildly here.
A jab from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Jeremy throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeremy digs a good hook to Vegas's body.
Jeremy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeremy throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jeremy. That snapped Vegas's head back.
Jeremy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vegas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
Jeremy tried to score with a low kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas tries to move into range but Jeremy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy sizes up Vegas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Jeremy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Jeremy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Jeremy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Ron Jeremy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas slips a straight right by Jeremy.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vegas blocks a jab.
Jeremy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jeremy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeremy. That's going to slow Vegas down.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vegas in his tracks.
Jeremy dips to his left and cracks Vegas with an uppercut!
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Vegas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vegas.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Jeremy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeremy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vegas works over Jeremy's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
Jeremy dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Jeremy lands a head kick. Vegas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jeremy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jeremy lands a head shot.
Vegas throws a hook but Jeremy blocks it.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremy looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Ron Jeremy is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeremy misses with a straight right.
Vegas wants to counter the offense by Jeremy and move into the clinch position.
Jeremy cracks Vegas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Jeremy scores with a sloppy right hand. Vegas should have avoided that one.
Vegas is rocked!
Jeremy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vegas to the canvas! Vegas doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jeremy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Jeremy!
During a confident post fight interview, Ron Jeremy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korean Zombie (ranked 525 p4p, 58 weight class) and Gil Jacobson (ranked 568 p4p, 61 weight class). Zombie's entrance music is ZOMBIE. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Korean Zombie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Korean Zombie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
145 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobson circles away.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses.
We've been informed that Jacobson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zombie throws a leg kick
and Jacobson counters with a crisp one two that drops Zombie! Jacobson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zombie to his feet! Zombie is in big trouble!
Zombie is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Zombie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Zombie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zombie is defended easily by Jacobson.
Zombie seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zombie moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Zombie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zombie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jacobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zombie throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zombie moves in looking to clinch but Jacobson pushes him off.
Jacobson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobson blocks a leg kick.
Jacobson flicks out a counter leg kick but Zombie steps away.
Zombie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Zombie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobson doesn't seem phased though.
Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zombies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zombie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobson's calf.
Zombie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zombie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zombie throws a right hand that Jacobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobson also avoids with ease.
Jacobson connects with a looping right hand.
Gil Jacobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobson lands a left and a right that send Zombie crashing to the mat, dazed. Jacobson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Jacobson.
Zombie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacobson counters with a big right hand! Oh Zombie is in trouble here! Jacobson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gil Jacobson!
Gil Jacobson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 234 p4p, 31 weight class) and Bronson Hughes (ranked 629 p4p, 66 weight class). Jernit comes into the arena with Sail - Awolnation blaring out of the sound system. Hughes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slam - By: Onyx kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bronson Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronson Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Jernit's defenses.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jernit throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jernit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes lands a nice shot that snaps Jernit's head back.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Jernit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jernit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit tries a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes slips under a jab from Jernit.
Jernit 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.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jernit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Hughes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hughes throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Hughes catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit checks the leg kick.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Hughes throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Hughes checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Danga de danga de dang - Hughes scores with a four punch combination!
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jernit motions for Hughes to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Hughes's head back.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jernit has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jernit lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes is struggling to control the position.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Jernit lands a body shot.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Jernit has the dominant position.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes wants to break free but Jernit has control.
Jernit tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Hughes looking to stall.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jernit slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes 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.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jernit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
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!
Hughes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Jernit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Jernit lands.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Hughes's legs.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Hughes.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hughes is able to avoid easily.
Jernit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jernit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jernit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hughes is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jernit. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hughes is able to avoid easily.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jernit's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernit is trying is best to control the position here.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes is nestled in close to Jernit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jernit manages to get to full guard.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jernit has wrist control.
Hughes postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Jernit blocks nicely.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jernit moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit slips under a jab from Hughes.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jernit.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jernit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hughes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jernit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Jernit's head back.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Hughes misses with a leg kick.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Jernit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jernit sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Jernit there.
Hughes looks for the body kick but Jernit saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Jernit works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jernit.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Jernit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit.
Nice shot by Jernit.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
Hughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Hughes catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
Jernit connects with the punch.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hughes misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Jernit misses with a left hand
and Jernit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Nice cross by Hughes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Jernit defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jernit's hands.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hughes throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Jernit. Jernit maintains the clinch.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hughes is trying to push Jernit away but Jernit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Jernit has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Jernit sprawls well.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Jernit throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jernit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jernit.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Jernit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Hughes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jernit tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Jernit is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit controlling the position for now.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hughes.
Hughes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jernit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jernit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jernit!
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Jernit staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jernit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jernit trying to control the pace.
Jernit is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes is trying is best to control the position here.
Jernit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jernit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jernit content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jernit preventing the sweep.
Hughes seems keen to control Jernit's posture.
Jernit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jernit lands with an uppercut that bounces Hughes off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit had his way with Bronson Hughes in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Hughes thuds his right hand into Jernit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Jernit blocks the leg kick.
Jernit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jernit.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jernit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Jernit cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Jernit doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Jernit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hughes throws a right hand that Jernit ducks under and follows up with a left that Jernit also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jernit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit connects with a high kick.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jernit wants to clinch
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Jernit sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes wants to counter with a clinch but Jernit pushes him away.
Jernit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jernit 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.
Jernit is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Jernit is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jernit's brow.
Bronson Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jernit's head.
Jernit is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jernit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jernit lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bunt Jernit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jernit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bunt Jernit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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