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Friday Night Summer Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Bandini (ranked 23139 p4p, 399 weight class) and Luka Perovic (ranked 23263 p4p, 419 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Perovic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perovic throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
A low kick from Bandini is predictable there
and Perovic counters with a single leg into guard. Bandini didn't expect that.
Perovic won't allow Bandini to get back to his feet.
Perovic stays in close to Bandini's body and controls the position.
Perovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perovic off and has taken his back!
Perovic trying to control the hands but Bandini breaks the grip.
Perovic tries to roll but Bandini sticks to his back.
Bandini trying to control momentarily.
Bandini is really struggling to control Perovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bandini is trying to stick to Perovic's back but Perovic is turning into Bandini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Perovic as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bandini screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Perovic! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luka Perovic!
After the fight, Luka Perovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 7028 p4p, 427 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 4714 p4p, 359 weight class). Jay Simon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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249 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobby lands strikes from half guard.
Simon trying to hold on to Bobby's head to control him but Bobby postures up.
Simon's coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bobby. Oh but Simon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bobby goes limp - he's gone! Simon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Simon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Lammikko (ranked 3432 p4p, 304 weight class) and Moomooka Baday (ranked 23099 p4p, 460 weight class). Juhani Lammikko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Lammikko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moomooka Baday!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baday shoots in for a takedown but Lammikko shows good takedown defense.
Baday avoids the body shot from Lammikko.
A slow jab from Lammikko misses its intended target.
Baday shoots for a takedown but Lammikko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baday wants to clinch up but Lammikko keeps it at a distance.
Baday tries to close the distance and clinch but Lammikko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baday pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lammikko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lammikko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baday shoots and misses
and Lammikko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moomooka Baday.
Baday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baday fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Baday does no damage.
Baday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lammikko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baday misses with a body shot.
Juhani Lammikko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baday.
Lammikko misses with a double jab.
Baday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lammikko defends it nicely.
Baday dives in and grabs Lammikko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lammikko pushes down on Baday's head and hops out.
Baday goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko avoids the head kick by Baday.
Lammikko is looking for a counter combo.
Baday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lammikko throws a nice looking combination but Baday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lammikko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baday is looking to land body kicks.
Lammikko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baday swings for the body but Lammikko moves out of range.
Baday throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baday shoots in and drives through. Lammikko sprawls well.
Moomooka Baday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lammikko misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baday looks to land a combination but Lammikko avoids it well.
Baday tries to clinch up but Lammikko circles away and keeps his distance.
Baday cracks Lammikko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Juhani Lammikko has been cut.
Baday with a poor takedown
and Lammikko counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Lammikko. Those never looked like landing.
Baday throws a fast counter high kick but Lammikko manages to duck under it in time.
Baday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lammikko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baday somewhat.
Baday avoids the body shot from Lammikko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko throws a looping overhand right but Baday ducks down to avoid it.
Lammikko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baday shoots for a double leg takedown but Lammikko sprawls well. He's pushed Baday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lammikko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baday tries for a takedown but Lammikko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lammikko misses the target.
Lammikko blocks a head kick by Baday.
Baday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lammikko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baday shoots in looking for a takedown but Lammikko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Lammikko misses.
Baday fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Lammikko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baday.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lammikko appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Lammikko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Lammikko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lammikko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lammikko wants it to stay on the feet.
Lammikko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lammikko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lammikko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baday can do to turn this around?
A combination from Lammikko does no damage.
Baday shoots in looking for a takedown but Lammikko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Lammikko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baday.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moomooka Baday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lammikko tries to bum rush Baday with a series of wild strikes but Baday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baday scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lammikko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baday was well out of range. Poor timing from Lammikko.
Baday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lammikko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lammikko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head kick misses from Baday.
Baday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lammikko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baday somewhat.
Lammikko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baday circles away quickly and effectively.
Baday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lammikko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lammikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juhani Lammikko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baday shoots in looking for a takedown but Lammikko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Baday looks to move away, Lammikko throws a big counter combo but Baday just gets out of the way.
A head kick by Baday misses
and Lammikko counters with a two punch combo.
Baday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lammikko tries to avoid it but Baday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lammikko to the ground. Lammikko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lammikko defends well and Baday ends up having to push Lammikko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baday closes the distance but Lammikko moves to the side
and Lammikko counters with a three punch combo that has Baday backing up. Baday nods at Lammikko to acknowledge the strikes.
Lammikko misses with a two punch combination.
Lammikko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baday throws a head kick that misses.
Lammikko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Lammikko. Those never looked like landing.
Baday closes the distance but Lammikko moves to the side
and Lammikko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lammikko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baday.
Lammikko misses with a double jab.
Juhani Lammikko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baday shoots for a takedown but Lammikko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baday looks for a takedown but Lammikko sprawls well.
Lammikko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baday fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Lammikko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baday swings for the body but Lammikko moves out of range.
Lammikko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lammikko.
Baday avoids the body shot from Lammikko.
Baday dodges the punch combination from Lammikko.
Lammikko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Lammikko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Lammikko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baday looks for a takedown but Lammikko sprawls well.
Baday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lammikko as he avoids it easily.
Lammikko throws a big counter combination but Baday scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baday might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lammikko has got the better of the exchanges.
Lammikko throws a right hand that Baday ducks under and follows up with a left that Baday also avoids with ease.
Baday fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baday.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moomooka Baday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baday misses with a leg kick.
Baday looks to land a combination but Lammikko avoids it well.
Baday fails to land the takedown.
Baday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lammikko.
Baday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lammikko counters with a right hand to the body.
Baday dives in and grabs Lammikko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lammikko pushes down on Baday's head and hops out.
Lammikko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lammikko misses with a series of wild punches.
Lammikko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lammikko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baday unleashes a big counter combination but Lammikko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baday fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lammikko defends it nicely.
Baday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lammikko is looking for a counter combo.
Baday slips a straight right by Lammikko.
Baday fails to land with a series of punches.
Lammikko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baday moves in looking to clinch but Lammikko pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lammikko.
Lammikko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Lammikko does no damage.
Lammikko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baday back to the cage. Lammikko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lammikko misses with a looping right.
Baday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baday shoots for a double leg takedown but Lammikko sprawls well. He's pushed Baday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baday tries to clinch but Lammikko moves out of range.
Baday moves to clinch but Lammikko breaks away
and Lammikko counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lammikko on his heels. He'll look to pass Lammikko's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lammikko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Baday doesn't manage to clinch there - Lammikko circles away.
As Baday looks to move away, Lammikko throws a big counter combo but Baday just gets out of the way.
Baday fails with a takedown attempt.
Juhani Lammikko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baday just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lammikko misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lammikko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baday misses with a low kick.
It looked like Lammikko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moomooka Baday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lammikko looks to land a left hand but Baday moved out of range nicely.
And Baday tries to counter it with a takedown but Lammikko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Lammikko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lammikko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Lammikko!
A victorious Juhani Lammikko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 7330 p4p, 442 weight class) and Jordan Jones Jr (ranked 4190 p4p, 334 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones Jr tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norris blocks the elbow strike.
Jones Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Jones Jr is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
Jones Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Norris blocks the elbow strike.
Jones Jr is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones Jr misses with a knee strike.
Jones Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Jones Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones Jr has double underhooks.
Jones Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Jones Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jordan Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones Jr.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Jones Jr.
A knee to the head by Jones Jr.
It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Jones Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Jones Jr lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Jones Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Jones Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
As Jones Jr backs away, Norris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones Jr moves to clinch but Norris breaks away
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris gets tackled into the cage by Jones Jr. Jones Jr maintains the clinch.
Jones Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Jones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it.
Jones Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones Jr misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norris blocks an elbow strike.
Norris blocks the elbow strike.
Jones Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris avoiding damage as Jones Jr throws knees to the body.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it.
Norris blocks an elbow strike from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones Jr tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Jones Jr clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norris's brow.
Jones Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Jones Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
Jones Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris stalling against the cage.
Norris takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan Jones Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones Jr throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Jones Jr missing with knees to the body.
Jones Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris blocks an elbow strike.
Jones Jr stalling.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
As Jones Jr looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but Jones Jr just gets out of the way.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones Jr is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Jones Jr pushes Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris blocks an elbow strike.
Norris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
Jones Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones Jr looking to stall.
Jones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it.
Jones Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones Jr missing with knees to the body.
Norris dodges an elbow strike from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones Jr tries a knee to the head but Norris blocks it.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones Jr tries to clinch
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Jones Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris gets tackled into the cage by Jones Jr. Jones Jr maintains the clinch.
Jones Jr landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones Jr lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Norris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norris's face.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
Norris is looking to control Jones Jr's arms but Jones Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Norris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones Jr avoids it.
Jones Jr tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Norris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones Jr pushes Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones Jr throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norris's brow.
Jones Jr missing with knees to the body.
Jones Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr clinches up against the cage.
Norris avoids the elbow strike from Jones Jr, against the cage.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Jones Jr tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Jones Jr forces Norris back against the cage and clinches.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Jones Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Jones Jr darts in and clinches Norris up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Jones Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones Jr.
Norris tries to break free but Jones Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Jones Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr keeps control of Norris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Jones Jr has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris takes an elbow to the temple.
Chuck Norris's cut is getting worse.
Jones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris dodges an elbow strike from Jones Jr.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Jones Jr.
Norris avoiding damage as Jones Jr throws knees to the body.
Jones Jr with a knee to the head.
Norris tries to circle away but Jones Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Jones Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones Jr throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones Jr throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones Jr lands an elbow inside that Norris shrugs off.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
Jones Jr landing knees to the head.
Chuck Norris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris is trying to force a seperation but Jones Jr has the dominant position.
Jones Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Jones Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones Jr wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jones Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jones Jr!
A relieved looking Jordan Jones Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Snoozeman (ranked 5374 p4p, 463 weight class) and Jason Rocks (ranked 3562 p4p, 385 weight class). Snoozeman comes to the cage accompanied by Nebraska - Bruce Springsteen. Jason Rocks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Snoozeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Rocks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoozeman fails with the takedown
and Rocks counters with a crisp one two that drops Snoozeman! Rocks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Snoozeman to his feet! Snoozeman is in big trouble!
No joy there for Rocks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocks lands an overhand right.
Snoozeman is rocked!
It looks like Marty Snoozeman has been cut.
Rocks cracks Snoozeman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Snoozeman falls backwards against the cage. Rocks follows up with more strikes that drop Snoozeman to his knees. Rocks keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Snoozeman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rocks!
Marty Snoozeman spoke after the fight, saying 'Listen, I Fought This Fight Sitting At About 30%. Everybody Knows What I'm Capable Of. I Was 30% Right There And I Still Got Dominated By A Tough So-Called Nonce'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 3258 p4p, 354 weight class) and Bret Harris (ranked 4305 p4p, 429 weight class). Bret Harris has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Harris!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orsic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harris is in Orsic's guard.
Orsic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orsic 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.
Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orsic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsic is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Orsic's body to avoid the submission. Orsic has instead reached around Harris's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Orsic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mate Orsic!
Bret Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'This Has To Be A DREAM!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel King (ranked 3137 p4p, 342 weight class) and Guillo Perez (ranked 3328 p4p, 361 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Perez .
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez blocking some punches.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Perez drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Perez .
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez 's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez .
It looks like Daniel King has been cut.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King prevents a body shot from Perez .
A right hand to the body from Perez .
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Perez tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez .
Perez blocking some punches.
King tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniel King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillo Perez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Perez .
Perez scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez .
Good body shot from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Perez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perez .
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King has control of Perez 's left arm, preventing Perez from doing any damage.
Perez is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perez pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King is staying active underneath Perez , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perez .
Perez tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez .
King tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Perez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Perez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillo Perez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King takes a swing at Perez 's ribcage but misses.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez ! But no joy.
A big right from King misses.
Perez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
King looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guillo Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Perez tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perez lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Perez thuds a left hand into King's body.
Perez thumps King with a low kick.
King misses the jab.
King throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and King only half commits.
Perez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez 's head.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Donk. King catches Perez right on the button with a cross.
Perez misses with a low kick.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Perez connects with a solid leg kick.
Perez wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Perez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King misses the body punch
and Perez counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez .
King has been working on his balance at Pablo's Boxing Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Perez .
Perez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Perez feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a straight left.
King cracks a nice hook into Perez 's ribs.
King shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Perez .
Perez drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Guillo Perez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Perez .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King tries to work over Perez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King takes a shot to the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Perez pulls guard effortlessly.
Perez managing to control the position.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Let's hope that Perez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Perez trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Perez wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Perez is trying to control the position but King postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillo Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez moves away from the strike by King.
Perez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perez 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.
As Perez backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
King misses with a looping left.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King working aggressively here.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez .
Perez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez .
Perez lands a left hand.
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!
Perez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
King tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Perez .
King misses with a body punch.
Perez scores with a shoulder strike.
King is rocked!
Perez lands a left hand.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perez lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez has King pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending King tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into King's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Perez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Perez .
Daniel King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King is staying active underneath Perez , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perez lands a big elbow - King is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Perez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillo Perez !
Guillo Perez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conan Barbarian (ranked 2207 p4p, 247 weight class) and Jonny Baker (ranked 2892 p4p, 317 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Baker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbarian throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker is taking a breather. Barbarian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarian kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Barbarian throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbarian swinging wildly here.
Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conan Barbarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker slips a straight right by Barbarian.
Barbarian throws a good cross that connects.
Barbarian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbarian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbarian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbarian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbarian misses with a few strikes there.
Conan Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbarian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barbarian looking to control.
Barbarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.
Baker won't allow Barbarian to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian is trying to keep Baker in close.
Baker content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Baker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Baker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbarian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbarian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbarian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbarian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.
Barbarian wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbarian fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker with the counter takedown but Barbarian avoids it easily.
Barbarian throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbarian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baker.
Barbarian wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it.
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baker stops Barbarian from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Barbarian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbarian with a body shot.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbarian finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Conan Barbarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
Barbarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbarian misses its target.
Barbarian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Barbarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbarian.
Barbarian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian throws a combination that misses
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbarian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbarian misses with a leg kick
and Baker counters with a single leg into guard. Barbarian didn't expect that.
Jonny Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baker content to stall in guard here.
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Baker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbarian is retaining full guard.
Barbarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker stands and throws Barbarian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Baker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barbarian sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Baker.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baker is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbarian defending well though.
Baker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baker working over Barbarian with some ground and pound. Barbarian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baker not doing much here.
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbarian wants to get back to full guard.
Baker controlling the pace.
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.
Barbarian tries to kick Baker off but Baker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Baker stops Barbarian from getting back to his feet.
Baker trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barbarian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Barbarian's shoulder, as Barbarian tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker 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!
Barbarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbarian throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Barbarian's head but Barbarian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbarian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
A punch combination from Barbarian misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Barbarian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbarian misses with a two punch combination.
Baker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbarian defends it well.
Barbarian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbarian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbarian misses with a looping left.
Barbarian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker throws a counter combo.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Barbarian.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbarian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbarian defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbarian.
Barbarian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbarian fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbarian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Barbarian does no damage.
Barbarian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbarian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a single leg into guard. Barbarian didn't expect that.
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!
Barbarian has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Baker passes Barbarian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baker connects with a nice short shot to Barbarian's temple.
Baker controlling the pace.
Barbarian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker content to control rather than advance.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Barbarian is defending well.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barbarian wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
Baker slips a nice elbow through Barbarian's hands, connecting with Barbarian's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Baker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbarian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baker lands a heavy elbow.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barbarian squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
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 Conan Barbarian.
I think Barbarian 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Barbarian!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 2601 p4p, 141 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 1685 p4p, 95 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136 lbs
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21
130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Buenaventura Durruti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Kemonito!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durruti's corner calls for a 1-2. Durruti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kemonito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durruti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buenaventura Durruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.
Kemonito shoots in and bounces Durruti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Durruti is pulling down on Kemonito's head. It's preventing any offense from Kemonito, at least for the moment.
Durruti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durruti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kemonito stopping the sweep attempt from Durruti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durruti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kemonito.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durruti working a defensive guard here.
Durruti is pulling down on Kemonito's head. It's preventing any offense from Kemonito, at least for the moment.
Kemonito distracts Durruti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durruti is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up.
Durruti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kemonito trying to control but Durruti is working from the bottom.
Kemonito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durruti is controlling Kemonito's posture.
Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kemonito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durruti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Durruti trying to keep a closed guard but Kemonito is proving a slippery customer.
Durruti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durruti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durruti wants to hit a switch here but Kemonito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Durruti there!
Kemonito sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Durruti tries to lock up and control but Kemonito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kemonito working Durruti over with strikes here.
Kemonito landing strikes from the mount and Durruti is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Durruti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Durruti tries to lock up and control but Kemonito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kemonito with the ground and pound from mount.
Durruti is rocked!
Kemonito working Durruti over with strikes here.
Oh Durruti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durruti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kemonito cracks Durruti with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Phil (ranked 3111 p4p, 283 weight class) and Panda Aorigele (ranked 1707 p4p, 190 weight class). Aorigele has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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290 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kill Phil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aorigele leaves Phil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aorigele misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Phil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aorigele.
Kill Phil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phil tries for a takedown but Aorigele circles away easily
and Aorigele counters with a nice right hand that sends Phil toppling to the canvas! Phil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aorigele finish him?!
Phil is rocked!
It looks like Kill Phil has been cut.
Phil darts in trying to clinch
and Aorigele counters with a huge right that knocks Phil out cold! Aorigele is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panda Aorigele!
Our winner, Panda Aorigele, 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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