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RRFC Challengers 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lors Loria (ranked 5495 p4p, 473 weight class) and Awobe Mufasa (ranked 25058 p4p, 593 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lors Loria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Awobe Mufasa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mufasa scores with a one two! Loria had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mufasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Loria.
Loria breaks the clinch.
Mufasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Loria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loria dodges the punch combination from Mufasa.
Mufasa misses with a leg kick
and Loria counters with a nice body shot.
Mufasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loria takes a swing at Mufasa's ribcage but misses.
Mufasa throws a combination that misses
and Loria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Mufasa is predictable there
and Loria counters with a nice uppercut.
Loria scores with a hook to the body. Mufasa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mufasa throws a combination that misses
and Loria counters with a straight right hand.
Mufasa is rocked!
Mufasa ducks into an uppercut from Loria and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lors Loria!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Svensoon (ranked 6137 p4p, 484 weight class) and Henry Gastonbury (ranked 6737 p4p, 503 weight class). Henry Gastonbury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Svensoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Gastonbury!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Gastonbury.
Svensoon is looking for a counter combo.
Gastonbury looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensoon jumps guard but Gastonbury stands there with Svensoon around his waist. Svensoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gastonbury is trying to break the clinch but Svensoon has him pressed against the cage.
Gastonbury prevents a body shot from Svensoon.
I was talking to Svensoon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gastonbury tries to pull guard but Svensoon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gastonbury tries to throw a body punch but Svensoon avoids it by throwing Gastonbury back against the cage.
A short right from Gastonbury.
Gastonbury is pressed up against the cage. Svensoon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gastonbury down to the mat. Gastonbury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastonbury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Svensoon.
Svensoon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Svensoon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gastonbury tries to keep at a distance but Svensoon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Svensoon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Svensoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensoon goes for a takedown attempt but Gastonbury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Svensoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gastonbury checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gastonbury changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gastonbury blocks a head kick by Svensoon.
A little jabbing left from Gastonbury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastonbury.
Svensoon appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon throws a series of punches but Gastonbury avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gastonbury! But no joy.
Svensoon lands with a nice combination. Gastonbury backs away looking to recover.
Svensoon moves out of range of the body kick from Gastonbury.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensoon. That's going to slow Gastonbury down.
Gastonbury throws a leg kick that misses.
Svensoon throws a chopping leg kick but Gastonbury manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Svensoon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svensoon wants it to stay on the feet.
Svensoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Gastonbury tries to sprawl out of it but Svensoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gastonbury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gastonbury as he jumps to the side.
Svensoon fails with the takedown.
Svensoon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four 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.
Gastonbury shoots in and drives through. Svensoon sprawls well.
Svensoon throws a sloppy head kick and Gastonbury moves out of range easily.
Svensoon rushes Gastonbury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensoon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gastonbury up against the cage.
Gastonbury misses with a punch on the inside.
Gastonbury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svensoon to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensoon breaks the clinch.
Svensoon throws a nice head kick!
Svensoon lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Svensoon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid body kick from Svensoon.
Svensoon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gastonbury counters with a nice body shot.
Gastonbury stuffs the takedown attempt from Svensoon. Svensoon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been informed that Gastonbury has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Svensoon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Svensoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensoon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gastonbury is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensoon slowing the pace effectively.
Svensoon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gastonbury is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gastonbury.
Svensoon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svensoon breaks the clinch.
Svensoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gastonbury.
Svensoon fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gastonbury avoids the head kick by Svensoon.
Gastonbury doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensoon circles away.
Gastonbury fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gastonbury.
Nice sprawl there from Svensoon as Gastonbury shoots in.
Svensoon tries to counter by clinching up but Gastonbury breaks away and moves out of range.
Svensoon shoots in looking for a takedown but Gastonbury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svensoon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon clinches with his opponent.
Svensoon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gastonbury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensoon moves away.
Svensoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gastonbury's waist but Gastonbury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svensoon off to one side.
Gastonbury flicks out a counter leg kick but Svensoon steps away.
Svensoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svensoon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gastonbury takes a step back to recover.
Gastonbury avoids the head kick by Svensoon.
Svensoon moves out of range as Gastonbury strikes.
Svensoon throws a big counter combination but Gastonbury scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon gets a clinch.
Svensoon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gastonbury tries to clinch up.
Svensoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svensoon is defended easily by Gastonbury.
Gastonbury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastonbury gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Svensoon dominated that second round.
That's time! Svensoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Svensoon rushes Gastonbury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensoon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gastonbury's efforts to push away.
Gastonbury trying to control the position but instead, Svensoon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gastonbury into the cage.
Svensoon has Gastonbury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gastonbury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Svensoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gastonbury can do to turn this around?
Svensoon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gastonbury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gastonbury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensoon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gastonbury is defending well for now.
Svensoon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gastonbury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Svensoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensoon digs a right hand into Gastonbury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gastonbury's gas tank.
Svensoon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensoon goes for a double leg but Gastonbury avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gastonbury continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensoon misses with a few strikes there.
Gastonbury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensoon lands with a kick to the temple. Gastonbury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Svensoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastonbury but Gastonbury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svensoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gastonbury.
Svensoon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gastonbury throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensoon.
Svensoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Gastonbury sprawls well. He's pushed Svensoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Max Svensoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gastonbury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensoon moves away.
Svensoon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gastonbury manages to circle out of the way.
Svensoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gastonbury.
Svensoon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gastonbury wants to clinch up but Svensoon keeps it at a distance.
Svensoon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gastonbury just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastonbury gets tackled into the cage by Svensoon. Svensoon maintains the clinch.
Svensoon gets underhooks to prevent Gastonbury's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensoon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Max Svensoon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svensoon breaks the clinch.
Svensoon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gastonbury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svensoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svensoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gastonbury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max Svensoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Gastonbury sprawls well. He's pushed Svensoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensoon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gastonbury moves into full guard.
Gastonbury being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry Gastonbury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Svensoon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Svensoon 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Svensoon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Santos (ranked 4146 p4p, 416 weight class) and Marcus Kempton (ranked 5758 p4p, 474 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Santos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader. Marcus Kempton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Kempton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kempton gets a clinch.
Santos blocks an elbow strike from Kempton.
Kempton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Kempton is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kempton throws an elbow but misses.
Santos has Kempton pushed against the cage.
Kempton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Kempton blocks it.
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Kempton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Marcus Kempton has been cut.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Kempton blocks with his arms.
Santos pulls guard successfully.
Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kempton has passed into side control.
Santos wants to control but Kempton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Kempton in side control, throwing shots but Santos defends.
Kempton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kempton's best efforts.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kempton is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Kempton prevents Santos from improving his position.
Kempton wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Kempton pushes his legs off easily.
Kempton is fighting to break Santos's control of his arms but Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kempton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Kempton pushes his legs off easily.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kempton trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Kempton pushes his legs off easily.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Santos working for a triangle but Kempton defends it easily.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos trying to control but Kempton is working from the bottom.
Santos won't allow Kempton to get back to his feet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Kempton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kempton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Kempton'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.
A big head kick from Santos and Kempton is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Kempton wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kempton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnny Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kempton wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos slips under a jab from Kempton.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kempton is just out of range.
And Kempton responds with a good body kick, but Santos manages to step out the way in time.
We've been told by Santos's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santos closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kempton out cold! Kempton corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Santos!
A very excited looking Johnny Santos 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Stantler (ranked 7132 p4p, 539 weight class) and Will Jankins (ranked 24835 p4p, 592 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Stantler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Jankins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stantler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jankins dives in and grabs Stantler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stantler pushes down on Jankins's head and hops out.
Jankins shoots in looking for a takedown but Stantler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jankins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jankins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stantler but Stantler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dominic Stantler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Jankins.
Jankins throws a head kick that misses
and Stantler counters with a good low kick that Jankins was not able to check.
Jankins throws a combination that misses
letting Stantler counter with a right hand.
Jankins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankins tries for a takedown but Stantler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jankins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stantler swivels and escapes.
Jankins doesn't manage to clinch there - Stantler circles away.
Good leg kick by Stantler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankins fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Stantler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jankins looks winded!
Jankins shoots in for a double leg but Stantler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stantler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stantler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stantler wants it to stay on the feet.
Stantler lands with a hook. Jankins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stantler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jankins has time to react.
Stantler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Will Jankins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stantler scoring well with a low kick there.
Jankins avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stantler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Stantler. Those never looked like landing.
Jankins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stantler has Jankins up against the cage in a clinch.
Stantler breaks the clinch.
Stantler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jankins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Stantler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stantler connects with an inside leg kick.
Jankins has a takedown stuffed.
Jankins slips under a jab from Stantler.
Stantler has his takedown stuffed
and Jankins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jankins.
Stantler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stantler has closed the distance and engaged Jankins in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stantler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jankins tries to pull guard but Stantler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jankins tries to pull guard but Stantler won't allow it.
Jankins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stantler to keep the fight standing.
Stantler is trying to break the clinch but Jankins is controlling him.
Stantler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stantler throws a right hand that Jankins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankins also avoids with ease.
Stantler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jankins or perhaps it was just good defense by Stantler, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Stantler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jankins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stantler has managed to clinch.
Stantler breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jankins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Stantler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jankins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stantler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankins lands with a nice combination. Stantler backs away looking to recover.
Jankins wants to land a leg kick but Stantler is out of range.
Jankins misses with an uppercut.
Jankins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stantler defends it nicely.
Stantler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dominic Stantler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stantler connects with a solid leg kick.
Jankins throws a head kick but Stantler moves out of range.
As Jankins looks to move away, Stantler throws a big counter combo but Jankins just gets out of the way.
Jankins throws a right and a left that Stantler avoids nicely.
Jankins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stantler tries to avoid it but Jankins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stantler to the ground. Stantler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dominic Stantler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Jankins.
Jankins is breathing heavily.
Jankins throws a wild hook but Stantler just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jankins gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Stantler raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Stantler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rodolfo (ranked 2197 p4p, 211 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 22507 p4p, 475 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
280 lbs
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25
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Rodolfo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodolfo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Rodolfo moves out of range easily.
Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Rodolfo.
Rodolfo jumps guard but Rockwell stands there with Rodolfo around his waist. Rodolfo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodolfo jumps guard and drags Rockwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodolfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rodolfo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
Rockwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodolfo to the ground. Rockwell is now in Rodolfo's guard.
Rodolfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodolfo has a closed guard, preventing Rockwell from standing up.
Rodolfo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully.
Rodolfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockwell trying to control but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodolfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully.
Rodolfo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockwell wants to control from the top but Rodolfo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockwell working some strikes from top position.
Rockwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodolfo is retaining full guard.
Rockwell is working Rodolfo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell drops back looking for a leg! Rodolfo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodolfo manages to kick Rockwell off! Rockwell jumps back into Rodolfo's guard.
Rodolfo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodolfo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockwell defends it easily.
Rodolfo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully.
Rockwell passes into half guard.
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodolfo is looking to control Rockwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodolfo avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodolfo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily.
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodolfo trying to control here.
Rockwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodolfo scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell throws a right and a left that Rodolfo avoids nicely.
Rockwell lands with a good body shot.
Rockwell cracks Rodolfo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Miguel Rodolfo has been cut.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodolfo drops his hands momentarily and Rockwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodolfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Miguel Rodolfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Rodolfo saw that one coming.
Rodolfo is looking to clinch.
Rodolfo looks to land a combination. Rockwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodolfo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodolfo did well to prevent Rockwell getting side control.
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodolfo is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending well.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but Rodolfo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rockwell to get the leverage.
Lew Rockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Rodolfo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom.
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodolfo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rockwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodolfo keeps working.
Rockwell is working for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockwell working Rodolfo over with strikes.
Rockwell wants to take a breather but Rodolfo is having none of it.
Rockwell working over Rodolfo with some ground and pound. Rodolfo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rockwell seems to be working for a kimura but Rodolfo defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodolfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here.
Rodolfo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rockwell pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell get's back to his feet.
Rodolfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rodolfo wants to clinch up but Rockwell keeps it at a distance.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rodolfo tries to counter by clinching up but Rockwell breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
That's time! Rodolfo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rodolfo staying out of range there.
Rodolfo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockwell circles away.
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Rodolfo is out of range.
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell throws a hook but Rodolfo blocks it.
A slow jab from Rockwell misses its intended target.
Rodolfo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Rodolfo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodolfo also avoids with ease.
Rockwell scores with a punch to the head.
Lew Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Rockwell misses.
Rodolfo fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo slips under a jab from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Rodolfo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodolfo also avoids with ease.
Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodolfo has time to react.
Rodolfo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodolfo's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockwell rushes Rodolfo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodolfo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rockwell walks away with a smile on his face. Rodolfo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodolfo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Rodolfo from controlling successfully.
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodolfo defends well.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodolfo passes Rockwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodolfo slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodolfo pulls his head out easily.
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura but Rockwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodolfo to get the leverage.
Rodolfo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura here.
Rodolfo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell gets back to full guard.
Rodolfo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodolfo with a nice head shot there.
Rodolfo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodolfo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodolfo advances position into side control!
Rodolfo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell wants to control but Rodolfo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo trying to control the position but Rockwell is working away.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Rodolfo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Lew Rockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rodolfo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rockwell's legs.
Miguel Rodolfo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodolfo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Rodolfo.
Well Rockwell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lew Rockwell!
A relieved looking Lew Rockwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Willen (ranked 6774 p4p, 505 weight class) and Fred Johnson (ranked 5543 p4p, 460 weight class). Fred Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Willen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willen with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson tries to circle away but Willen has him pinned against the cage.
Willen breaks from the clinch.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Willen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willen.
Willen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Willen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Willen's guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willen is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Willen.
Willen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson prevents Willen from getting the reversal.
Willen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Johnson controlling the position well here. Willen rolled but Johnson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Willen!
Johnson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Willen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has the hooks in. Willen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Willen wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Willen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Willen won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johnson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basil Borcea (ranked 1874 p4p, 225 weight class) and Farren Schoff (ranked 2795 p4p, 328 weight class). Basil Borcea could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Farren Schoff's chin.
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22
202 lbs
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201 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Basil Borcea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farren Schoff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schoff looks to land a left hand but Borcea moved out of range nicely.
Schoff jabs Borcea right on the nose. Borcea blinks but takes it well.
Schoff misses the shot to the body.
Borcea tries to counter with a takedown but Schoff is quick to defend against it.
Borcea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borcea tries to close the distance and clinch but Schoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borcea manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Schoff misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Borcea.
Schoff dips to his left and cracks Borcea with an uppercut!
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoff tries to keep at a distance but Borcea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Schoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Schoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borceas head.
Schoff throws a head punch that misses.
Borcea pushes Schoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schoff working hard to break the clinch.
Schoff working aggressively here.
Schoff lands with a light punch inside.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borcea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff prevents a body shot from Borcea.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Borcea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schoff's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoff wants to take the fight to the mat but Borcea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schoff throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schoff has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Borcea blocking some punches.
A short left from Borcea.
Schoff misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schoff working aggressively here.
Schoff has a couple of punches blocked by Borcea.
Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borcea up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Schoff.
Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borcea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schoff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borcea feints a jab promting Schoff to slip. Borcea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut.
Schoff takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Schoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borcea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Schoff.
Schoff lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Borcea.
Borcea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoff misses with a body kick.
Borcea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schoff is rocked!
Farren Schoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borcea throws a monster overhand right that drops Schoff! Borcea follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Borcea!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 2466 p4p, 239 weight class) and John Amery (ranked 5883 p4p, 395 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amery misses with the combination.
Amery throws a nice looking combination but Othrguy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Othrguy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Othrguy.
Amery throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Othrguy to counter with a crisp jab.
Othrguy wants to clinch.
Amery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amery drops Othrguy with a right and a left! Amery comes rushing in but Othrguy regains his composure and manages to keep Amery in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amery stopping the sweep attempt from Othrguy.
Amery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Othrguy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Othrguy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Othrguy has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amery has his foot on Othrguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Othrguy works his way back into a safe position though.
Othrguy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Othrguy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Othrguy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Othrguy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Othrguy tries to free his leg and advance position but Amery is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amery has his foot on Othrguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Othrguy works his way back into a safe position though.
Othrguy stands and throws Amery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Amery tries to buck Othrguy off but Othrguy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Amery manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Othrguy trying to mount his opponent but Amery defends it.
Amery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amery makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amery.
Othrguy tries to free his leg and advance position but Amery is retaining full guard.
Amery working for a triangle but Othrguy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Othrguy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Othrguy has managed to get both his arms back between Amery's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amery working for submissions but it's allowed Othrguy to get to half guard.
Amery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Othrguy pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy wants to pass to mount but Amery is defending the position.
Othrguy is trying to work for a kimura but Amery is defending well.
Othrguy wants to pass the guard but Amery is defending well.
Amery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amery actively working from the bottom here.
Othrguy is looking to advance position but Amery won't allow it.
Othrguy works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Amery!
Othrguy tries to control but Amery wriggling away.
Amery avoids a series of strikes thrown by Othrguy.
Othrguy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Amery manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Amery is not content to let Othrguy control the position.
Amery manages to get back to half guard.
Othrguy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Othrguy wants to work for an arm triangle but Amery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Amery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urwifs Othrguy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amery pushes Othrguy away with a front kick.
A big head kick from Amery and Othrguy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Othrguy is rocked!
Amery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Othrguy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amery stands up over Othrguy, holding on to his feet. Amery throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Othrguy is out cold! Amery lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Amery!
A victorious John Amery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amana Kelekolio (ranked 1588 p4p, 212 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 1720 p4p, 226 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amana Kelekolio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelekolio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nuff checks it well.
Kelekolio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nuff.
Nuff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nuff blocks a leg kick.
Nuff looks to land a left hand but Kelekolio moved out of range nicely.
Kelekolio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick from Nuff lands but Kelekolio takes it in his stride.
It looks like Amana Kelekolio has been cut.
Nuff looks for the body kick but Kelekolio saw that one coming.
Kelekolio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Nuff.
Kelekolio throws a head kick but Nuff moves out of range.
Nuff takes the fight into the clinch.
Kelekolio misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelekolio trying to land knees to the body.
Nuff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelekolio.
Nuff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelekolio.
Nuff lands an uppercut.
Kelekolio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelekolio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelekolio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kelekolio's defenses.
Nuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelekolio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nuff takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuff.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuff.
Kelekolio misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelekolio blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelekolio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sho Nuff has been cut.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelekolio.
Nuff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kelekolio.
Kelekolio has a couple of punches blocked by Nuff.
Kelekolio misses with an elbow strike.
Nuff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelekolio backwards.
Nuff misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nuff fails to land.
A short left from Nuff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelekolio avoids a wild elbow strike from Nuff.
Kelekolio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelekolio has Nuff pressed against the cage.
Nuff told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nuff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelekolio.
Nuff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuff.
Nice elbow from Kelekolio.
Kelekolio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nuff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nuff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuff lands a knee to the body.
Come on Nuff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nuff misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuff.
Kelekolio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff has a couple of punches blocked by Kelekolio.
Kelekolio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelekolio lands a shoulder strike.
Kelekolio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nuff avoiding damage.
Nuff lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nuff.
Nuff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelekolio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuff blocks an elbow strike from Kelekolio.
Kelekolio pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelekolio is trying to maintain a safe position but Nuff gets an underhook and turns Kelekolio into the cage.
Kelekolio lands an elbow that stopped Nuff in his tracks for a moment.
Nuff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuff trying to land knees to the body.
Nuff slowing the pace effectively.
Kelekolio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff misses with some punches.
Nuff throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelekolio lands an elbow inside that Nuff shrugs off.
Nuff lands a shoulder strike.
Kelekolio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuff's elbow.
Nuff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelekolio takes an elbow to the temple.
Kelekolio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuff avoids the elbow strike from Kelekolio, against the cage.
Kelekolio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nuff lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelekolio.
Nuff has a couple of punches blocked by Kelekolio.
Nuff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelekolio.
Nuff looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelekolio avoids a wild elbow strike from Nuff.
Nuff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuff misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Nuff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nuff lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Kelekolio.
Kelekolio throws a leg kick but Nuff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nuff.
Nuff moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuff.
Nuff scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nuff blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nuff.
Nuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuff working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Nuff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Nuff.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nuff obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuff misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nuff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nuff pushes Kelekolio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nuff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuff lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelekolio backwards.
Nuff lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Nuff.
Nuff cracks Kelekolio with a nice body shot.
Nuff is stalling here.
Nuff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nuff displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kelekolio up against the cage.
Nuff lands a nice uppercut.
Kelekolio is rocked!
Nuff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kelekolio tries to land a knee to the head but Nuff blocks with his arms.
Kelekolio tries a body shot but Nuff blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelekolio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nuff's brow.
Nuff tries a body shot but Kelekolio blocks it.
Nuff has a couple of punches blocked by Kelekolio.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nuff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelekolio prevents a body shot from Nuff.
Kelekolio throws an elbow that misses.
Nuff scores with a shoulder strike.
Sho Nuff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nuff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuff lands a knee to the head.
Oh Kelekolio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelekolio backwards.
Nuff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuff landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nuff lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuff creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kelekolio with a big uppercut! Kelekolio tries to clinch up but Nuff pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kelekolio to the mat! Kelekolio covers up and Nuff unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sho Nuff!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mitchell (ranked 1671 p4p, 188 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 1505 p4p, 173 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Beat it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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151 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shane Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mitchell.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Mitchell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Mitchell from improving position.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to buck Mitchell off but Mitchell is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Mitchell getting side control.
Mitchell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Mitchell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mitchell controlling from the full mount.
Mitchell goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mitchell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Mitchell in his guard.
Mitchell passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson working for a triangle but Mitchell defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
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.
Mitchell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Mitchell cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson tries to buck Mitchell off but Mitchell is having none of it.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mitchell in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mitchell stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson's coach down at Gateway To Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
We've been told by Mitchell's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitchell's guard.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mitchell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchell, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Mitchell against the cage but Mitchell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitchell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mitchell does it's job there.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Mitchell shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Johnson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Mitchell sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Johnson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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