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RRFC 10: Lee vs Goon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gabriel (ranked 3343 p4p, 304 weight class) and Mike Mohammed (ranked 24656 p4p, 528 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed pushes Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Gabriel has picked Mohammed up - he's going for a ride! Gabriel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mohammed is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mohammed avoid being mounted?
Mohammed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabriel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gabriel controlling the action here.
It looks like Gabriel is going to stand back up.
Mohammed wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel is thwarting Mohammed's attempts to control the position.
Mohammed is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed wants to get back to full guard.
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Mohammed is defending the position.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mohammed is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mohammed avoid being mounted?
Mohammed desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gabriel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mohammed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Gabriel moves into the clinch.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mohammed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gabriel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Mohammed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed wants a takedown.
Anderson Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mohammed.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gabriel letting Mohammed take a breather here.
Gabriel wants to break free but Mohammed has control.
Mohammed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gabriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabriel wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mohammed being controlled here, momentarily.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Mohammed has his hands on Gabriel's head, controlling the position.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel wants to get up but he can't break Mohammed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mohammed has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gabriel manages to get his head free but now Mohammed has transitioned to an armbar! Gabriel grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mohammed! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Mohammed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bennett (ranked 6042 p4p, 444 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 5474 p4p, 415 weight class). Ryan has chosen No Limit as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ryan bucks up and tries to throw Bennett off but instead Bennett has got his back!
Bennett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryan is defending well though. Bennett let's go of the attempt for now.
Bennett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan is having to fend off submission attempts from Bennett, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bennett doesn't have the hooks in though and Ryan manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Ryan wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bennett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennett pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bennett controlling from the full mount.
Bennett working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan frees his head quite easily.
Bennett has control of Ryan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ryan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bennett fails to advance to Ryan's back.
Bennett controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan wants to clinch up but Bennett keeps it at a distance.
Bennett lands with a hook. Ryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Bennett.
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Ryan takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennett lands a big uppercut and Ryan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryan looks OK. Bennett waves Ryan back to his feet!
Ryan is rocked!
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!
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Bennett lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ryan off his feet! Ryan tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waco Monson (ranked 4307 p4p, 473 weight class) and Jame Jungle (ranked 6251 p4p, 571 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waco Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jame Jungle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jungle doesn't manage to clinch there - Monson circles away.
Monson throws a nice looking combination but Jungle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monson throws a right hand that Jungle ducks under and follows up with a left that Jungle also avoids with ease.
Monson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jungle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jungle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monson throws a combination that misses
and Jungle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jungle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jungle tries to close the distance and clinch but Monson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Jungle.
Jungle tries to clinch there but Monson circles away.
Monson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jungle counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jungle defending well as Monson loads up on a big left hand.
Monson throws a combination that misses
and Jungle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jungle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jungle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Monson effectively controlling the action here.
Monson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jungle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monson swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monson throws a leg kick
and Jungle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jungle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monson has Jungle up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jungle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waco Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jungle is looking to clinch.
Jungle wants to clinch up but Monson keeps it at a distance.
Jungle misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jungle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jungle connects with a crisp jab.
Jungle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jungle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monson defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson swinging wildly here.
Monson misses with a few strikes there.
Monson misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Monson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jungle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Jame Jungle has been cut.
Monson loads up on a big right hand but Jungle slips the punch.
Jungle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jungle misses with a takedown attempt - Monson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jungle dodges the punch combination from Monson.
Jungle has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monson clinches with his opponent.
Jungle throws a head punch that misses.
Monson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Monson. No joy for Jungle on that attempt.
Waco Monson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jame Jungle.
Jungle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jungle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jungle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jungle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monson defends well and Jungle ends up having to push Monson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jungle is looking to clinch but Monson is avoiding it.
Monson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jungle tries to bum rush Monson with a series of wild strikes but Monson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waco Monson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jame Jungle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Monson.
Jungle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jungle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monson defends well and Jungle ends up having to push Monson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jungle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jungle slips a jab from Monson.
Monson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jungle lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jungle tries to land knees in the clinch but Monson avoids the damage to the body.
Monson breaks from the clinch.
Jungle moves into the clinch.
Jungle lands with a left to the head.
Jungle avoids the elbow strike from Monson, against the cage.
Monson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jungle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monson swivels and escapes.
Jungle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jungle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monson trying to control the action but Jungle is working from the bottom.
Jungle is trying to stand.
Monson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jungle on the ground.
Monson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jungle is trying to stand back up but Monson is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monson lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Monson throws a sloppy body shot
and Jungle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monson misses with a double jab
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jungle fails to land the takedown.
Waco Monson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jame Jungle.
Jungle is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jungle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jungle checks a leg kick.
Waco Monson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jungle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jungle's guard.
Monson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jungle can do to turn this around?
Monson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jungle is keeping the position for now.
Monson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jungle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Monson breaks the clinch.
Jungle throws a body punch but Monson moves out of range.
Jungle dodges the punch combination from Monson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson dives in and scores a takedown into Jungle's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jungle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jungle keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully.
Monson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jungle wants to stand and escape but Monson is having none of it.
Monson postures up and lands a big shot to Jungle's brow.
Monson trying to control but Jungle is working from the bottom.
Jungle has momentary wrist control but Monson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jungle wants to get back to his feet but Monson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waco Monson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jame Jungle'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. This is the final round!
No joy there for Monson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jungle is looking to clinch.
Jungle wants to clinch up but Monson keeps it at a distance.
Monson misses with a right hand
and Jungle counters with a left to the body.
Jungle clinches.
Monson wants the takedown. Jungle is fighting it off but Monson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jungle's guard against the cage.
Monson wants to control from the top but Jungle keeps moving.
Monson throwing strikes but missing.
Jungle tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jungle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monson has managed to get both his arms back between Jungle's legs - danger averted.
Monson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jungle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monson controlling from the top position.
Monson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jungle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monson controls the pace.
Monson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two 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.
Monson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jungle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jungle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monson!
Monson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jungle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monson drops Jungle with a left and a right! Oh, Jungle is hurt - Monson dives into side control looking to finish!
Jungle is rocked!
A big shot lands for Monson! That's hurt Jungle! Will he recover? Monson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waco Monson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Liberti (ranked 3971 p4p, 400 weight class) and Kris Kobbler (ranked 24077 p4p, 613 weight class). Kris Kobbler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
3 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Liberti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kris Kobbler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberti misses with a combination
and Kobbler moves into the clinch.
Kobbler has Liberti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kobbler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Liberti tumbling to the mat - Kobbler dives into Liberti's guard.
Kobbler stays in close to Liberti's body and controls the position.
Kobbler wants to control from the top but Liberti keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liberti working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liberti wants to stand and escape but Kobbler is having none of it.
Kobbler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobbler is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liberti is trying to keep Kobbler in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liberti drives through and clinches with Kobbler against the cage.
Liberti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kobbler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liberti missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobbler is trying to pull guard but Liberti has him pressed against the cage.
Kobbler avoiding damage as Liberti throws knees to the body.
Kobbler is trying to maintain a safe position but Liberti gets an underhook and turns Kobbler into the cage.
Kobbler is trying to pull guard but Liberti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liberti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liberti stops a takedown attempt from Kobbler.
Francesco Liberti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kobbler.
Liberti lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobbler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kobbler has Liberti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liberti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kobbler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobbler breaks from the clinch.
Liberti clinches up against the cage.
Liberti landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kris Kobbler has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kobbler breaks from the clinch.
Liberti throws a series of punches but Kobbler avoids them all with ease.
Liberti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liberti lands a front kick.
A right-left combo lands from Liberti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberti tries to clinch up.
Liberti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liberti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobbler is pushing Liberti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kobbler jumps guard but Liberti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kobbler looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Liberti - that landed with a thud.
Liberti tries a knee to the head but Kobbler blocks it.
Liberti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobbler's face.
Liberti misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Liberti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kris Kobbler'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.
Liberti tries to clinch but Kobbler moves out of range.
Liberti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liberti tries to bum rush Kobbler with a series of wild strikes but Kobbler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobbler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liberti.
Liberti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobbler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liberti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Francesco Liberti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liberti wants to clinch.
Kobbler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liberti. Liberti obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liberti feints a jab promting Kobbler to slip. Liberti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kobbler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kobbler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liberti sneaks out the side door and pushes Kobbler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobbler misses with a wild body shot.
Francesco Liberti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobbler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liberti tries to clinch but Kobbler moves out of range.
Kobbler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kobbler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Liberti is pressing down on Kobbler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler landing some decent shots from guard.
Kobbler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kobbler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Liberti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
Kobbler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liberti stays in close to Kobbler's body and controls the position.
Liberti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler trying to control here.
Liberti thows a huge punch but Kobbler dodges it nicely.
Kobbler kicks off Liberti and gets to his feet.
Kobbler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liberti can pounce on him.
Liberti tries to keep at a distance but Kobbler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kobbler breaks the clinch.
Liberti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobbler fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobbler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobbler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobbler is trying to get an arm triangle but Liberti is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kobbler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Liberti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kobbler's guard! Nice work there by Liberti!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Liberti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kris Kobbler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kobbler gets tackled into the cage by Liberti. Liberti maintains the clinch.
Kobbler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liberti missing with knees to the body.
Kobbler wants to take the fight to the mat but Liberti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Liberti prevents the takedown attempt.
Kobbler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobbler.
A nice combination there by Liberti.
Kobbler looking to score a takedown here. Liberti is defending well but Kobbler drives through and ends up in Liberti's guard.
Liberti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kobbler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobbler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francesco Liberti is winning the standup battle so far.
Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kobbler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberti tries to clinch up.
Liberti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liberti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kobbler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kobbler darts in and clinches Liberti up against the cage.
Kobbler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liberti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kobbler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francesco Liberti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liberti wants to clinch but Kobbler slips to the side
and Kobbler counters with a one-two to the body.
Liberti tries to bum rush Kobbler with a series of wild strikes but Kobbler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liberti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liberti duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobbler misses with the combination.
Kobbler tries for a takedown but Liberti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francesco Liberti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kobbler.
Kobbler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobbler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberti takes the fight into the clinch.
Kobbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liberti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kobbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liberti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liberti looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobbler takes a shot to the head.
Liberti lands a shoulder strike.
Kobbler manages to break the clinch.
Kobbler dives in and grabs Liberti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liberti pushes down on Kobbler's head and hops out.
Liberti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kobbler manages to circle out of the way.
A nice combination there by Liberti.
Liberti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobbler.
Liberti has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kobbler jumps guard but Liberti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kobbler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobbler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Liberti explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Liberti drives through and clinches with Kobbler against the cage.
Kobbler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liberti working Kobbler over with knees to the body.
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!
Kobbler jumps guard but Liberti stands there with Kobbler around his waist. Kobbler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kobbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liberti just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kobbler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liberti walks away with a smile on his face. Kobbler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kobbler tries to land a body kick
and Liberti counters with a series of strikes. Kobbler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobbler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liberti clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kobbler.
Kobbler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liberti walks away with a smile on his face. Kobbler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liberti scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobbler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francesco Liberti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Liberti scores with a four punch combination!
Kris Kobbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liberti slips a jab from Kobbler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Liberti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liberti 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Liberti!
A very excited looking Francesco Liberti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sava Savov (ranked 3460 p4p, 170 weight class) and Chris Cannon (ranked 5044 p4p, 213 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cannon's choice of entrance music: Mo Money Mo Problems Remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
134 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Savov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Savov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savov's waist but Savov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Cannon dives in and grabs Savov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savov pushes down on Cannon's head and hops out.
Sava Savov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cannon.
Savov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
Savov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cannon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Cannon is trying to control the position but Savov postures up.
Savov wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov looking to pass the guard.
Cannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Cannon, not yet.
Savov is in close to Cannon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savov is working Cannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savov wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
Savov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cannon, up you get!
Cannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon shoots in and drives through. Savov sprawls well.
Savov wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.
Savov has closed the distance and engaged Cannon in a clinch.
Savov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Savov won't allow it.
Savov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon is looking for a takedown.
Cannon is trying to pull guard but Savov has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Savov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Savov.
It looks like Chris Cannon has been cut.
Savov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannon is defending well.
Savov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannon.
Savov 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.
Cannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savov gets to his feet - Cannon follows without any prompting.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savov counters with a solid body kick.
Cannon looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon tries to keep at a distance but Savov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannon fails to pull guard.
Cannon wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Savov obliges.
Savov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savov scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cannon, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savov.
Savov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Savov has clasped his hands together around Cannon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Savov landing strikes.
Cannon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cannon trying his best to control but Savov has mounted him.
Cannon is squirming around, avoiding Savov's attempts to control the action.
Savov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Savov breaks from Cannon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Savov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Savov lands a big shot there that rocks Cannon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cannon is rocked!
Savov lands a big shot to the head and Cannon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sava Savov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sava Savov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chris Cannon spoke after the fight, saying 'Tried my hardest out here... this is only my second mma fight. i'll be back. thank you to all the fans for the love!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haley Herzog Hearn (ranked 2903 p4p, 326 weight class) and John Hardin (ranked 4000 p4p, 405 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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189 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haley Herzog Hearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardin.
Hardin connects with a right hand. Herzog Hearn shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Hardin.
We've been informed that Hardin 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.
Hardin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Herzog Hearn if he has to take too many more of those.
Herzog Hearn closes the distance and clinches.
Herzog Hearn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herzog Hearn moves into the clinch.
Hardin wants to stall.
Herzog Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardin avoids the elbow strike from Herzog Hearn, against the cage.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haley Herzog Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog Hearn drives through and clinches with Hardin against the cage.
Hardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardin blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog Hearn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herzog Hearn backwards.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardin dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Herzog Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hardin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herzog Hearn lands an elbow inside that Hardin shrugs off.
Herzog Hearn avoiding damage as Hardin throws knees to the body.
Hardin dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Hardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Herzog Hearn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardin's efforts to push away.
Hardin is trying to force a seperation but Herzog Hearn has the dominant position.
Hardin is looking to break free of the clinch but Herzog Hearn has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
Herzog Hearn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herzog Hearn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardin blocks it with crossed arms.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Herzog Hearn prevents Hardin from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herzog Hearn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardin dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog Hearn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardin takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog Hearn tries to land a knee to the head but Hardin blocks with his arms.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Hardin takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardin tries to circle away but Herzog Hearn has him pinned against the cage.
Hardin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Herzog Hearn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardin's efforts to push away.
Hardin working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herzog Hearn lands a damaging elbow.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Herzog Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Hardin is trying to break the clinch but Herzog Hearn is controlling him.
Hardin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herzog Hearn backwards.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Herzog Hearn lands an elbow that stopped Hardin in his tracks for a moment.
Hardin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herzog Hearn is defending well for now.
Herzog Hearn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it misses.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardin lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Herzog Hearn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardin's brow.
Herzog Hearn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardin trying to stall but Herzog Hearn improves his position.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog Hearn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn keeps control of Hardin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardin is trying to maintain a safe position but Herzog Hearn gets an underhook and turns Hardin into the cage.
Hardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herzog Hearn gets through Hardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Hardin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn keeps control of Hardin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardin looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Hardin.
Hardin avoids a wild elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Hardin stalling in the clinch but Herzog Hearn improves position.
Herzog Hearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
Hardin tries to circle away but Herzog Hearn has him pinned against the cage.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herzog Hearn keeps control of Hardin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Herzog Hearn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow over the top.
Herzog Hearn leaning his opponent against the cage.
John Hardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
Herzog Hearn blocks a body shot from Hardin.
Hardin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herzog Hearn looking to throw knees to the head but Hardin is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardin tries to circle away but Herzog Hearn has him pinned against the cage.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin cracks a nice hook into Herzog Hearn's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardin dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Hardin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Herzog Hearn has Hardin pressed against the cage, preventing Hardin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardin avoids the elbow strike from Herzog Hearn, against the cage.
Hardin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardin avoids a wild elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Haley Herzog Hearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardin is trying to break the clinch but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardin lands a nice uppercut.
Hardin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hardin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
Hardin trying to land knees to the body.
Herzog Hearn misses with a knee strike.
Herzog Hearn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardin lands with an uppercut that bounces Herzog Hearn off the cage and back into range.
Herzog Hearn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herzog Hearn has Hardin up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardin avoids the elbow strike from Herzog Hearn, against the cage.
Herzog Hearn lands a damaging elbow.
Herzog Hearn taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hardin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn is pushing Hardin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herzog Hearn slows down the pace here.
Herzog Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardin looking to stall.
Hardin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herzog Hearn backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin manages to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn forces Hardin back against the cage and clinches.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardin lands a nice uppercut.
Herzog Hearn tries a knee to the head but Hardin blocks it.
Hardin is trying to break free.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow over the top.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
Herzog Hearn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Hardin is trying to break free.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herzog Hearn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herzog Hearn looking to throw knees to the head but Hardin is blocking nicely.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardin lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Hardin is trying to maintain a safe position but Herzog Hearn gets an underhook and turns Hardin into the cage.
Hardin misses with the head strike.
Hardin working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Hardin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardin looking to stall.
Hardin is looking to control Herzog Hearn's arms but Herzog Hearn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardin has his back to the cage.
Hardin is trying to stall.
Hardin looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardin is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Herzog Hearn has denied him.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it misses.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardin can do to turn this around?
Hardin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardin's defenses.
Hardin takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardin trying to stall but Herzog Hearn improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Herzog Hearn cracks Hardin with an open hand slap.
Hardin lands with an overhand left.
Hardin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herzog Hearn tries to land a leg kick but Hardin saw it coming and moves away.
Herzog Hearn forces Hardin back against the cage and clinches.
Hardin misses with the head strike.
Hardin wants to break free but Herzog Hearn has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hardin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Herzog Hearn on the inside.
Hardin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin is looking to control Herzog Hearn's arms but Herzog Hearn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardin has his back to the cage.
Herzog Hearn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herzog Hearn forces Hardin back against the cage and clinches.
Hardin wants to break free but Herzog Hearn has control.
Herzog Hearn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herzog Hearn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn blocks a body shot from Hardin.
Hardin taking a breather.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardin trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hardin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herzog Hearn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Herzog Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herzog Hearn tries to land a knee to the head but Hardin blocks with his arms.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike.
Hardin tries to stall but Herzog Hearn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Herzog Hearn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardin's brow.
Hardin dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin scores with a hook to the body.
Herzog Hearn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
Hardin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herzog Hearn blocks a body shot from Hardin.
Hardin misses with the head strike.
Hardin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herzog Hearns head.
Herzog Hearn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Hardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herzog Hearn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardin blocks it with crossed arms.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Herzog Hearn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin wants to break free but Herzog Hearn has control.
Hardin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herzog Hearn lands with a right to the head.
Hardin wants to get back to striking at distance but Herzog Hearn won't allow it.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardin has had enough of the clinch but Herzog Hearn keeps him there for the moment.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn has Hardin pressed against the cage, preventing Hardin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Herzog Hearn avoiding damage as Hardin throws knees to the body.
Herzog Hearn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Herzog Hearn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardin wants to break free but Herzog Hearn has control.
Hardin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herzog Hearn avoids it.
Hardin dodges an elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Hardin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herzog Hearn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Hardin avoids a wild elbow strike from Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardin working hard to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardin tries to break the clinch but Herzog Hearn is controlling the position.
Hardin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardin looking to slow down the pace here.
Herzog Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardins head.
Herzog Hearn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
Herzog Hearn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but misses.
Hardin tries to circle away but Herzog Hearn has him pinned against the cage.
Herzog Hearn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herzog Hearn breaks from the clinch.
Hardin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haley Herzog Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardin tries a head kick but it misses.
Herzog Hearn tries to counter with a takedown but Hardin is quick to defend against it.
Herzog Hearn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haley Herzog Hearn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herzog Hearn, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haley Herzog Hearn!
A very excited looking Haley Herzog Hearn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reece Daniels (ranked 2197 p4p, 121 weight class) and Doobey Reefer (ranked 3636 p4p, 176 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Kings never die. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doobey Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer throws a lazy uppercut
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reefer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reefer.
It looks like Doobey Reefer has been cut.
Reefer throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Reefer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reefer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reefer has managed to clinch.
Reefer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Reefer can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Reefer works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reefer keeps control of Daniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reefer misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reefer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels wants to break free but Reefer has control.
Reefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels tries to break free but Reefer pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
That's two 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.
Reefer is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reefer can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Reefer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reefer struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Daniels's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Reefer staying out of range there.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses
and Reefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reefer tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reefer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reefer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Reefer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reefer moves into the clinch.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Reefer tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reefer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels tries to circle away but Reefer has him pinned against the cage.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reefer tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Nice body punch from Reefer.
Reefer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reefer.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reefer tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
We've been informed that Reefer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reefer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
Reefer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reefer working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doobey Reefer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doobey Reefer'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.
Reefer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reefer's knee momentarily.
Reefer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reece Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reefer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reece Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Reefer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reefer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reefer drives through and clinches with Daniels against the cage.
Reefer throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer misses with some punches.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reefer is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Reefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Daniels swings for the body but Reefer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a jab when Reefer was well out of range.
Reefer blocks the body kick.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reefer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reefer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Reefer.
Reefer throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Reefer throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels throws a nice head kick!
Reefer blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Reefer 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.
Reefer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reefer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reefer throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Reefer.
Reefer misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doobey Reefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reefer misses with a jab to the body
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reefer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Reefer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daniels with a body shot.
Reefer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reefer connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back.
Reefer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reefer.
Reefer misses with a body shot
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reefer.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reefer.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Reefer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
Reefer lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reefer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reefer tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
As Reefer looks to move away, Daniels throws a big counter combo but Reefer just gets out of the way.
Daniels scores with a head kick.
Daniels lands with a slapping head kick.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer wants to counter the offense by Daniels and move into the clinch position.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Reefer misses.
Daniels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reefer blocks a head kick by Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reefer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reefer throws a shot to the body.
Daniels keeps Reefer at a distance using the push kick.
Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Reefer.
Daniels half committed to a counter leg kick.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Reefer is out of range.
Reefer lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Reefer.
Reefer swings widly with a right hand
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reefer looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Daniels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doobey Reefer's cut.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daniels takes one to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Reefer moves into the clinch successfully.
Reefer working aggressively here.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reefer has him pressed against the cage.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reefer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Reefer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doobey Reefer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Reefer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reefer throws a right hand that misses
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Reefer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Reefer looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Reefer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reefer takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Reefer clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reefer has him pressed against the cage.
Reefer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels feints and then cracks Reefer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reefer down.
Reefer misses with a looping right.
Reefer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Reefer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reefer misses with a body shot
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Reefer. Reefer maintains the clinch.
Reefer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Reefer can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
Reefer has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reefer tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Reefer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reefer.
Reefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reefer has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reefer.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Reefer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reefer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Reefer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reefer slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Reefer misses with a jab to the body
and Daniels makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reefer really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Reefer looks to move away, Daniels throws a big counter combo but Reefer just gets out of the way.
Reefer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reefer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reefer lands a jab to the nose.
Reefer moves to clinch but Daniels breaks away
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reefer.
Reefer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
Reefer throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Reefer looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Reefer.
Daniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniels.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doobey Reefer.
I think Reefer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doobey Reefer!
Doobey Reefer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'A big thanks to Underground Supps for their support.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Diaz (ranked 1595 p4p, 214 weight class) and Wesley Poker (ranked 3160 p4p, 376 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Troublesome '96 - 2pac. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Poker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poker misses with a double jab.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poker.
Diaz 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.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Poker is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Poker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Poker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Poker persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Poker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Poker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poker wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Poker is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Poker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Poker controls his hands.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz has Poker pushed against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Poker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Poker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz works over Poker's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poker misses with a combination
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesley Poker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Poker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poker.
Poker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Poker misses its intended target.
Poker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Poker.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Poker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poker works the jab nicely.
Diaz clobbers Poker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Poker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poker shoots and misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poker is rocked!
Poker looks winded!
Diaz throws an uppercut from hell that sends Poker clean off his feet! He's out cold! Diaz stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mario Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fitch (ranked 2728 p4p, 338 weight class) and Basil Borcea (ranked 2477 p4p, 309 weight class). Basil Borcea will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Basil Borcea!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borcea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borcea counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borcea closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
Fitch tries for a takedown but Borcea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitch misses with a hook.
Borcea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borcea closes the distance and clinches.
Borcea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Fitch is trying to force a seperation but Borcea has the dominant position.
Borcea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitch tries to pull guard but Borcea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borcea smiles and moves away.
Fitch misses with a combination
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borcea tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borcea misses with a two punch combination.
Fitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Borcea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borcea swivels and escapes.
Fitch throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Borcea counter with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borcea smiles and moves away.
Fitch misses with a hook. Borcea ducked under it nicely.
Borcea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borcea lands a slapping body shot.
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borcea misses with the combination.
Fitch really is a fat lump.
Fitch throws the left hand but Borcea avoids the punch easily.
Basil Borcea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borcea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borcea has managed to clinch.
Borcea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitch tries to pull guard but Borcea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borcea walks away with a smile on his face. Fitch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borcea lands a left and a right that send Fitch crashing to the mat, dazed. Borcea thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fitch is rocked!
Trevor Fitch's cut is getting worse.
Borcea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Fitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borcea drops Fitch with a huge uppercut! Fitch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Borcea is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Borcea!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Lee (ranked 1339 p4p, 73 weight class) and Texas Goon (ranked 2217 p4p, 122 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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19
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Goon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goon as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Goon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goon but Goon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Goon pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goon misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Goon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stands up over Goon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Goon is keeping the position.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee scores with punches from side control.
Lee cracks Goon with a big right hand but Goon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goon stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Goon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Goon is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Goon is rocked!
A big strike lands for Lee! That's really hurt Goon and he's turned his back - Lee keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lee jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking John Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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