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JAG Pentele vs Stackhouse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Man (ranked 22724 p4p, 759 weight class) and Robert Myres (ranked 7643 p4p, 696 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Myres!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man looking to score a takedown here. Myres is defending well but Man drives through and ends up in Myres's guard.
Man prevents Myres from getting back to his feet.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Man wants to control from the top but Myres keeps moving.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man 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.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Myres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Myres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myres wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man works over Myres with some ground and pound from guard.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man won't allow Myres to get back to his feet.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myres's head.
Myres is looking to stand up but Man isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man distracts Myres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Myres blocks nicely.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man gets to his feet and stands over Myres, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Myres felt that one! Man unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Myres from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Man!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chief Man made sure he mentioned Woodshins' Ship, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 2332 p4p, 247 weight class) and Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 3085 p4p, 296 weight class). George Steve Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hayek lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Von Hayek.
Steve Jr lands with a straight right. Von Hayek didn't see that one coming.
Steve Jr swings for the body but Von Hayek moves out of range.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
Von Hayek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Von Hayek counters with a left to the body.
Von Hayek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steve Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Von Hayek blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek clinches with his opponent.
Von Hayek misses with a body punch.
Von Hayek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steve Jrs head.
Steve Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Steve Jr fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Hayek struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve Jr controls his hands.
Steve Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve Jr taking a breather.
Von Hayek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steve Jr misses with a body punch.
Von Hayek throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve Jr.
Von Hayek taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve Jr.
Von Hayek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Hayek's elbow.
Von Hayek is stalling here.
Steve Jr misses with a body punch.
Von Hayek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve Jr working aggressively here.
Steve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Steve Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Hayek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Hayek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Von Hayek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Hayek.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Jr tries a body shot but Von Hayek blocks it.
Von Hayek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve Jr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Hayek tries a body shot but Steve Jr blocks it.
Von Hayek tries to throw a body punch but Steve Jr avoids it by throwing Von Hayek back against the cage.
Steve Jr blocks a body shot from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek has Steve Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steve Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Von Hayek stalling in the clinch but Steve Jr improves position.
Von Hayek blocks a body shot from Steve Jr.
Von Hayek tries a body shot but Steve Jr blocks it.
Von Hayek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Hayek tries to throw a body punch but Steve Jr avoids it by throwing Von Hayek back against the cage.
Von Hayek struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve Jr controls his hands.
Von Hayek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Hayek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Hayek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Hayek misses with the head strike.
Steve Jr misses with the head strike.
Von Hayek struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve Jr controls his hands.
Steve Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Hayek trying to stall but Steve Jr improves his position.
Von Hayek misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Hayek.
Von Hayek has Steve Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Von Hayek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steve Jr tumbling to the mat - Von Hayek dives into Steve Jr's guard.
Steve Jr wants to get back to his feet but Von Hayek passes into half guard.
Von Hayek slips a nice elbow through Steve Jr's hands, connecting with Steve Jr's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr manages to get to full guard.
Von Hayek distracts Steve Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Von Hayek stops Steve Jr from standing up.
Von Hayek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steve Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Hayek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Hayek cracks Steve Jr with a solid left hand.
Von Hayek distracts Steve Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek cracks Steve Jr with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich August Von Hayek dominated that round.
That's time! Steve Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steve Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
George Steve Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Hayek is just out of range.
Steve Jr throws the left hand but Von Hayek avoids the punch easily.
Von Hayek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Hayek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve Jr misses with a left hand
and Von Hayek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve Jr leaves Von Hayek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Hayek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek fails with the takedown
and Steve Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
George Steve Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich August Von Hayek.
Von Hayek scores with a body shot.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Von Hayek avoids it easily.
Von Hayek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Hayek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Steve Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Hayek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Hayek lands with a straight right. Steve Jr didn't see that one coming.
Steve Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Hayek counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Hayek tries to clinch but Steve Jr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr misses with an uppercut. Von Hayek saw that one coming.
Von Hayek throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Von Hayek is rocked!
Von Hayek misses with a left hand
and Steve Jr counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Steve Jr!
A relieved looking George Steve Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renerye Sale Anderson (ranked 2416 p4p, 307 weight class) and Bina Raga (ranked 2578 p4p, 328 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renerye Sale Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bina Raga!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson lands a body shot.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Raga is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Raga avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Anderson backs off Raga throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raga counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson 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.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Raga's head.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raga lands with an overhand left.
Raga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raga misses with a looping right.
Renerye Sale Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raga moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raga.
Raga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raga swinging wildly here.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Raga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Raga sprawling to the canvas! Raga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?!
Raga is rocked!
Anderson moves out of range as Raga throws a body kick.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raga.
Raga is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Raga fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Raga up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Anderson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Raga's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renerye Sale Anderson!
Renerye Sale Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Dead (ranked 2197 p4p, 283 weight class) and Daday Dadaeff (ranked 2022 p4p, 262 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daday Dadaeff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dadaeff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dadaeff just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead lands with a straight right. Dadaeff didn't see that one coming.
Dead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Dadaeff moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Dadaeff pushes him off.
Dadaeff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Dead as the two fighters clinch.
Dead tries a body shot but Dadaeff blocks it.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadaeff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadaeff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dadaeff.
Dead feints and then cracks Dadaeff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadaeff down.
Dadaeff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead lands an overhand right.
Dadaeff missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Dadaeff does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Dadaeff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Evil Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Dead.
Dadaeff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadaeff blocks a jab.
Dead shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dadaeff eats them both and turns towards Dead to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadaeff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadaeff throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dadaeff looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well.
Dadaeff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadaeff misses with a wild body shot.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dadaeff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Dadaeff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Dadaeff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Dadaeff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dadaeff misses with a straight right.
Dadaeff misses with a two punch combination.
Dadaeff misses the jab.
Dead fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dead there.
Dadaeff is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dead engages and cracks Dadaeff with a massive lead left hook - Dadaeff tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dead is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evil Dead!
Evil Dead decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Grandis (ranked 680 p4p, 39 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 22982 p4p, 321 weight class). Robert Grandis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Grandis misses the target.
Grandis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Grandis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grandis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grandis's guard.
Grandis has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Grandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Grandis!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grandis wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Grandis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Grandis pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grandis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Johnson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grandis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Grandis moved away.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Grandis slips the punch.
Grandis throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Grandis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grandis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Grandis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grandis tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Grandis drops Johnson with a naaaaasty hook - Johnson is in real trouble here! Grandis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Grandis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 1357 p4p, 84 weight class) and White Blood Cell (ranked 829 p4p, 53 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blood Cell's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Blood Cell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood Cell misses with an uppercut.
Hermann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hermann takes a swing at Blood Cell's ribcage but misses.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood Cell staying out of range there.
Blood Cell throws a big counter head kick but Hermann avoids it with no problem.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body. Blood Cell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blood Cell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blood Cell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blood Cell needs to keep his hands up - Hermann had a free shot at his head there.
Blood Cell looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Blood Cell lands with an overhand left.
Blood Cell throws a nice looking combination but Hermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermann avoids the head kick by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell slips a straight right by Hermann.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Blood Cell moved out of range nicely.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
Blood Cell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Blood Cell works Hermann's body with a nice hook.
Blood Cell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blood Cell throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
Hermann is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell ducks right into an uppercut from Hermann.
Blood Cell's corner calls for a 1-2. Blood Cell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood Cell moves away.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Blood Cell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood Cell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Hermann scores with a jab. Blood Cell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood Cell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Blood Cell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermann connects with a body shot that sends Blood Cell's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann moves into range and clinches up with Blood Cell.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood Cell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Blood Cell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermann regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood Cell forces his way into half guard.
Blood Cell is trying to control. Hermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood Cell is trying to work for a kimura but Hermann is defending well.
Hermann wants to control but Blood Cell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blood Cell wants to free his trapped foot but Hermann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hermann wants to sweep but Blood Cell has passed to side control!
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann dodges the ground and pound from Blood Cell.
Hermann is looking to regain half guard here but Blood Cell keeps moving and retains side control.
Blood Cell trying to control the position but Hermann is working away.
Hermann trying to remain calm as Blood Cell controls from the top position.
Blood Cell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blood Cell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hermann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood Cell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blood Cell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blood Cell controlling his opponent.
Hermann is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hermann turns into him and now he's in Blood Cell's guard.
Hermann is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Blood Cell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blood Cell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hermann has picked Blood Cell up and slammed him! Blood Cell can't keep hold of the triangle and Hermann manages to pass to side control!
Hermann stands up.
Blood Cell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Blood Cell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blood Cell looks to throw the jab but Hermann is out of range.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but Blood Cell is out of range.
Blood Cell tries to move into range but Hermann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blood Cell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Blood Cell feints the counter takedown.
Hermann cracks Blood Cell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hermann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Blood Cell slips a jab from Hermann.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Blood Cell throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Blood Cell throws a big counter head kick but Hermann avoids it with no problem.
Blood Cell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Hermann instigates a clinch.
Blood Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blood Cell with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann scores with a body shot.
Blood Cell 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.
Blood Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood Cell is defended easily by Hermann.
Hermann connects with a body shot that sends Blood Cell's belly button to the back.
Hermann scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Hermann finds it's target.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann misses with a two punch combination.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Blood Cell moved out of range.
Blood Cell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blood Cell.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blood Cell misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell jabs at Hermann's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood Cell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hermann is rocked!
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Blood Cell's shoulder, as Blood Cell tries to avoid the shot.
Blood Cell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermann swings for the body but Blood Cell moves out of range.
Blood Cell lands a big head kick that sends Hermann tumbling to the mat! Blood Cell takes a step backwards and waves Hermann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Hermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blood Cell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blood Cell lands with an overhand left.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
And Blood Cell tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blood Cell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood Cell misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blood Cell on the side of the head.
Blood Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
Blood Cell throws out a powerful jab.
Blood Cell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blood Cell takes one to the chin there.
Blood Cell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blood Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hermann throws out a powerful jab.
Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Blood Cell does it's job there.
Blood Cell looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
Blood Cell throws a looping overhand right but Hermann ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blood Cell under the eye.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Blood Cell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Blood Cell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blood Cell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood Cell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blood Cell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Blood Cell's body.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of Blood Cell's head but Blood Cell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermann closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood Cell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries to work over Blood Cell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Blood Cell avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Blood Cell controls the action.
Blood Cell prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blood Cell wants the takedown. Hermann is fighting it off but Blood Cell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermann's guard against the cage.
Blood Cell has gone for a leg lock! Hermann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blood Cell's guard.
Hermann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hermann moves in looking to clinch but Blood Cell pushes him off.
Hermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Hermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blood Cell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hermann in his tracks.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann tries to clinch but Blood Cell moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood Cell moves away.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Blood Cell's head.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Hermann. That snapped Blood Cell's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Hermann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Blood Cell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
Hermann scores with a hook.
Hermann jabs Blood Cell right on the nose. Blood Cell blinks but takes it well.
Hermann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood Cell.
Danga de danga de dang - Blood Cell scores with a four punch combination!
Blood Cell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Blood Cell moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Blood Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood Cell moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood Cell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hermann lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell takes one to the side of the head.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Blood Cell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blood Cell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann cracks Blood Cell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blood Cell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hermann with a hook.
Hermann scores with a sloppy right hand. Blood Cell should have avoided that one.
Hermann lands with a cross.
Blood Cell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood Cell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but Blood Cell slips the punch.
Hermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blood Cell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Blood Cell'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!
Hermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blood Cell.
White Blood Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermann takes a swing at Blood Cell's ribcage but misses.
Blood Cell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hermann throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Blood Cell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann lands a jab to Blood Cell's midsection.
Blood Cell ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Blood Cell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Blood Cell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blood Cell misses with the combination.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blood Cell throws out the jab.
Hermann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blood Cell throws a good cross that connects.
Blood Cell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Blood Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood Cell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Hermann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blood Cell throws an overhand right that lands on Hermann's shoulder, as Hermann tries to avoid the shot.
Blood Cell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Hermann.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blood Cell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood Cell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Blood Cell moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hermann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood Cell misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Hermann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blood Cell doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood Cell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses the jab.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Donk. Hermann catches Blood Cell right on the button with a cross.
Hermann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blood Cell throws out the jab.
Hermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
Hermann tests Blood Cell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Hermann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blood Cell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermann moves away from the strike by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hermann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Karl Hermann!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Karl Hermann!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Karl Hermann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Mfer (ranked 253 p4p, 39 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 779 p4p, 120 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sobieski's choice of entrance music: Karnivool - Lifelike. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sobieski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sobieski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sobieski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski takes one to the side of the head.
Sobieski lands a jab.
Sobieski lands a body shot.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobieski.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Sobieski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sobieski.
Nice shot by Sobieski.
Sobieski takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mfer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobieski.
Sobieski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sobieski takes a step back to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch up.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
Sobieski moves out of range of the body kick.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobieski connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Sobieski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobieski moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Sobieski jumps back.
Sobieski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sobieski 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.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Sobieski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Sobieski.
Nice cross by Sobieski.
Good leg kick by Mfer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Sobieski.
Sobieski moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Sobieski moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Sobieski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sobieski scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sobieski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mfer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieski.
Sobieski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sobieski scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Mfer throws a front kick that sends Sobieski stumbling back into the cage.
Sobieski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sobieski fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobieski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Sobieski sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Sobieski tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobieski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Sobieski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mfer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Sobieski avoids the head kick by Mfer.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Sobieski tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski lands with a kick to the temple. Mfer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Sobieski tries to counter it with a takedown but Mfer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sobieskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bull Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Sobieski checks it
and Sobieski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mfer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Mfer dodges it nicely.
Mfer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski prevents Mfer from standing back up.
Mfer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gymi that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieski working over Mfer with some ground and pound. Mfer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Mfer is working away.
Mfer wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bull Mfer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobieski moves out of range of the strikes.
Bull Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sobieski, right into the meat.
Sobieski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sobieski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobieski should have avoided that one.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobieski scores with a head kick.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Sobieski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mfer. That did some damage!
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer misses with a double jab.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.
Sobieski lands the left hand.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Sobieski both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobieski should have avoided that one.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Sobieski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Sobieski moves away and avoids it.
Sobieski loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
Sobieski slips a straight right by Mfer.
Sobieski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws the left hand but Sobieski avoids the punch easily.
Mfer throws the kick towards the body but Sobieski avoids it.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mfer but Mfer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sobieski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sobieski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sobieski scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Sobieski connects with an inside leg kick.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sobieski momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer avoids the body shot from Sobieski.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Sobieski moves his leg out of the way.
Sobieski slips under a jab.
Sobieski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieski checks the leg kick.
Mfer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mfer tries to clinch but Sobieski moves out of range.
Sobieski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Mfer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sobieski misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there
and Sobieski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobieski.
Mfer pushes Sobieski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski throws a nice head kick!
Mfer connects with a looping right hand.
Sobieski swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
Sobieski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sobieski misses with a wild combination.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Sobieski misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobieski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobieski.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mfer throws a jab when Sobieski was well out of range.
Sobieski moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Sobieski slips under a jab from Mfer.
Sobieski misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Sobieski throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobieski. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sobieski's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Sobieski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Sobieski knows he should have avoided that one.
Mfer wants to clinch up but Sobieski keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mfer is fending him off so far but Sobieski persists. Nope, Mfer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieski clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Sobieski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer 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!
Mfer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Sobieski finds it's target.
Mfer swings for the body but Sobieski moves out of range.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sobieski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Sobieski with the counter takedown but Mfer avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sobieski doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Mfer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Sobieski's belly button to the back.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sobieski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Sobieski.
Sobieski tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mfer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sobieskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sobieski throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Sobieski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sobieski with the counter takedown but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a double jab
and Sobieski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mfer!
Sobieski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mfer wants to control but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer is holding Sobieski down, trying to stall.
Mfer is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieski prevents Mfer from escaping the position.
Sobieski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mfer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sobieski trying to control the position but Mfer is working away.
Mfer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobieski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mfer is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan Sobieski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Mfer is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mfer wants to get back to full guard.
Sobieski lands strikes from half guard.
Mfer keeping control of the position.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Mfer is working away.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sobieski throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Sobieski misses with a two punch combination.
Sobieski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobieski.
Sobieski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Sobieski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sobieski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Sobieski scores with a jab.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Sobieski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mfer swings for the body but Sobieski moves out of range.
Sobieski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mfer, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Bull Mfer!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Bull Mfer!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Bull Mfer!
Bull Mfer wins by unanimous decision!
Bull Mfer gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jah Wobble (ranked 787 p4p, 102 weight class) and Thomas Maeda (ranked 1353 p4p, 161 weight class). Wobble comes into the arena with Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man blaring out of the sound system. Maeda has chosen Submission as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jah Wobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Wobble's head back.
Maeda throws a right and a left that Wobble avoids nicely.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Wobble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maeda connects with a right hand. Wobble shakes it off.
Maeda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wobble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wobble wants it to stay on the feet.
Maeda misses with an uppercut
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maeda!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Wobble landing a few strikes.
Maeda is pushing Wobble's head away, looking to escape. Wobble manages to hold on to the position though.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wobble lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wobble cracks Maeda with a big right hand but Maeda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maeda is looking to regain half guard here but Wobble keeps moving and retains side control.
Wobble working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is staying tight to Maeda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maeda wants to control but Wobble postures up.
Wobble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wobble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wobble goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maeda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wobble but great work by Maeda.
Wobble manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maeda 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.
Wobble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble gets back to full guard.
Wobble trying to control the position here.
Wobble'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.
Wobble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard.
Wobble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wobble is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wobble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wobble looking to pass the guard.
Maeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wobble throws a big elbow that misses.
Wobble wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
Maeda trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wobble works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Wobble dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Wobble tries to counter by clinching up but Maeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Wobble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wobble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wobble.
A little jabbing left from Maeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wobble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maeda swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Wobble's head but Wobble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maeda misses the body punch
and Wobble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wobble.
Wobble stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Wobble landing some decent shots from guard.
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Wobble postures up.
Wobble trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Wobble with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Maeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wobble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wobble works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Jah Wobble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Maeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wobble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wobble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wobble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wobble is one step ahead there.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Wobble defends easily.
Wobble stands up over Maeda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wobble won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
Wobble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wobble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jah Wobble will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maeda stuns Wobble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid body kick from Wobble.
Maeda connects with a jab.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wobble.
Maeda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wobble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Maeda working for a triangle but Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wobble postures up and lands a big shot to Maeda's brow.
Wobble lands a couple of digs.
Maeda trying to keep a closed guard but Wobble is proving a slippery customer.
Wobble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wobble is in close to Maeda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wobble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Wobble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wobble trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Wobble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wobble is defending well. Maeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wobble has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
A victorious Thomas Maeda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 397 p4p, 18 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 235 p4p, 36 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Electric Worry. Bubba Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Chaelsson's head but Chaelsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a body punch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaelsson's head backwards.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaelsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Chaelsson slips a straight right by Jones.
Chaelsson shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Chaelsson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Far-Q Fight Club inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chaelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones postures up.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chaelsson is proving hard to escape from.
Chaelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chaelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Chaelsson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaelsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Chaelsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones is not content to let Chaelsson control the position.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson is not content to let Jones control the position.
Chaelsson struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Chaelsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones gets caught napping as Chaelsson dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones has his hands on Chaelsson's head, controlling the position.
Chaelsson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones 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.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones pushes Chaelsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chaelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaelsson blocks the leg kick.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Chaelsson's head but Chaelsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaelsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Chaelsson getting side control.
We've been hearing that Chaelsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chaelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaelsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is not content to let Chaelsson control the position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chaelsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Chaelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Chaelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chaelsson working a defensive guard here.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson looking to control.
Chaelsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chaelsson working the head and body with strikes.
Chaelsson with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chaelsson throws a sloppy strike and Jones has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Chaelsson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Jones!
A victorious Bubba Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Patrick Chaelsson spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF???'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Pentele (ranked 291 p4p, 41 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 299 p4p, 43 weight class). Pentele comes into the arena with Dreams of Retribution blaring out of the sound system. Stackhouse has chosen True Blood as his entrance music. Pentti Pentele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele misses the jab.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele connects with a body shot.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse .
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stackhouse thinking.
Stackhouse scores with a nice head shot.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stackhouse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele closes the distance and pushes Stackhouse back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Stackhouse moved out of range.
Pentele looks for the body kick but Stackhouse saw that one coming.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Stackhouse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pentele.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Pentele throws a big counter combination but Stackhouse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
Pentele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Pentele thuds his right hand into Stackhouse 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.
Stackhouse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pentele eats them both and turns towards Stackhouse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele connects with a right hand. Stackhouse shakes it off.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stackhouse misses with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stackhouse thinking.
Pentele lands a jab to Stackhouse 's midsection.
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stackhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Stackhouse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Stackhouse finds it's target.
Stackhouse swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Stackhouse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stackhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Stackhouse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pentele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Stackhouse slips the punch.
Pentele defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele tries to clinch there but Stackhouse circles away.
Pentele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pentele wants to land a leg kick but Stackhouse is out of range.
Stackhouse throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Pentele misses with a body punch
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pentele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pentele moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pentele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stackhouse backs up against the cage.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Stackhouse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stackhouse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stackhouse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Pentele.
Stackhouse 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stackhouse at a distance.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele lands a high kick!
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele avoids the body shot from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Stackhouse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pentele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stackhouse swinging wildly here.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Nice uppercut there from Pentele.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Pentele throws a push kick but Stackhouse slaps the foot to one side.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Stackhouse saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that Pentele avoids nicely.
Pentele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Stackhouse moves out of range easily.
Pentele punishes Stackhouse 's body with a nice straight punch.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Stackhouse moves out of range easily.
Stackhouse throws a one two combo.
Stackhouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stackhouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pentele.
Pentele with a jab.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stackhouse can do to turn this around?
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Pentele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Stackhouse moved out of range.
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Stackhouse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pentele tests Stackhouse 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stackhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stackhouse throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Stackhouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws the left hand but Stackhouse avoids the punch easily.
Pentele defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Pentele is looking to clinch but Stackhouse is avoiding it.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Pentele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pentele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stackhouse takes a step back to recover.
Pentele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Pentele defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pentele misses with a right hand
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pentele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentele connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Stackhouse . Those never looked like landing.
Stackhouse misses the shot to the body.
Pentele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a jab to the body
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses the body punch
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Stackhouse throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pentele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Stackhouse 's side.
Pentele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pentele clobbers Stackhouse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Pentele.
Pentele feints a jab promting Stackhouse to slip. Pentele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stackhouse slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Stackhouse throws a shot to the body.
Pentele throws the kick towards the body but Stackhouse avoids it.
Stackhouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Stackhouse 's body. Stackhouse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Pentele slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Pentele quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Pentele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stackhouse avoids it.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stackhouse ! But no joy.
Stackhouse walks into a left hand.
Stackhouse moves out of range as Pentele throws a body kick.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Stackhouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stackhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele tries to clinch but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Stackhouse .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pentele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Pentele connects with a right hand. Stackhouse shakes it off.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentele, as that shot connected.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
Pentele misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stackhouse ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Stackhouse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a two punch combo.
Pentele dodges the punch combination from Stackhouse .
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stackhouse at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a good low kick that Stackhouse was not able to check.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse .
Pentele cracks Stackhouse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele counters with a series of strikes. Stackhouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stackhouse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse scores with a hook to the body. Pentele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pentele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pentele is looking to clinch.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Stackhouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pentele can pounce on him.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Stackhouse walks into a jab.
Pentele tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stackhouse slips a straight right by Pentele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stackhouse ! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele had his way with Jason Stackhouse in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Stackhouse swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Stackhouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stackhouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stackhouse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse jabs at Pentele's body.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
A big right from Pentele misses.
Stackhouse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stackhouse checks a leg kick.
Stackhouse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pentele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pentele digs a good hook to Stackhouse 's body.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
Pentele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a leg kick.
Pentele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stackhouse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele scores with a nice right hand.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stackhouse 's sensitive parts.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stackhouse throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.
Stackhouse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse looks to land a combination but Pentele avoids it well.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stackhouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentele. Pentele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele scores with a decent looking hook.
Jason Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stackhouse slips under a jab.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
Pentele is looking to slow Stackhouse down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Pentele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stackhouse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Stackhouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stackhouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Pentele is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
Pentti Pentele is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Pentti Pentele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jason Stackhouse spoke after the fight, saying 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.
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