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CMMA 103 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mossimo Hardman (ranked 4671 p4p, 4518 weight class) and Bison Jury (ranked 589 p4p, 577 weight class). Hardman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CMMA Sucks Nuts. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jury's choice of entrance music: DMX's Intro - It's Dark and Hell is Hot. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mossimo Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bison Jury!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jury lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
Jury throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Jury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jury.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury misses with a combination
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jury is looking to escape.
Hardman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardman connects with a nice short shot to Jury's temple.
Jury wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Hardman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman slips a nice elbow through Jury's hands, connecting with Jury's forehead.
Hardman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardman with the ground and pound from mount.
Jury is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardman cracks Jury with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hardman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jury?
Jury is squirming around, avoiding Hardman's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jury has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jury!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman looking for a guillotine here but Jury defends easily.
Hardman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jury gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Jury ducks right into an uppercut from Hardman.
Bison Jury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Bison Jury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jury.
Jury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jury connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
A left and a right from Jury both land. Nice combination.
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jury swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardman somewhat.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Jury moved out of range nicely.
Jury let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jury lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Mossimo Hardman has been cut.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Jury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bison Jury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mossimo Hardman's cut.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jury tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Hardman with that takedown attempt.
Jury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Jury throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Jury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardman takes one to the chin there.
Jury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jury throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Jury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman drives through with a takedown into Jury's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jury wants to stand up but Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Jury has momentary wrist control but Hardman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardman works over Jury with some ground and pound from guard.
Jury uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jury tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Jury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jury lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but Jury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jury misses.
Hardman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jury tries to escape but Hardman is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman cracks Jury with a big elbow.
Jury sneaks out the side door and pushes Hardman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jury goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Jury takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Jury.
Jury throws a sloppy body shot
and Jury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jury stalks Hardman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardman's face. Hardman staggers backwards, shaken.
Jury lands with a shot to the body.
Jury scores with a jab to the head.
Hardman drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman postures up and lands a big shot to Jury's brow.
Jury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jury wants to get back to his feet but Hardman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardman working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hardman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jury scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jury throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jury misses its intended target.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Jury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jury misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman takes one to the side of the head.
Jury throws a series of punches but Hardman avoids them all with ease.
Hardman lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jury with a jab.
Hardman works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bison Jury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mossimo Hardman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Bison Jury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Jury.
Jury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Nice body punch from Jury.
Jury misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jury. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury lands a jab to the head.
Jury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jury.
Jury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Hardman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardman trying to control but Jury is working from the bottom.
Hardman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jury wants to stand and escape but Hardman is having none of it.
Hardman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jury's head.
Hardman 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.
Hardman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jury manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jury blocks an uppercut.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Jury controls the action.
Mossimo Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jury manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman 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.
Jury thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Jury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Jury misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman jabs Jury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Jury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jury misses the shot to the body.
Jury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jury.
Jury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jury misses the jab.
Jury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Jury misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bison Jury is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardman slips a jab from Jury.
Jury misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bison Jury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bison Jury!
An out of breath Bison Jury thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mossimo Hardman had this to say: 'Man, I think my manager is gonna can me. Anyone looking for a fighter?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 2221 p4p, 4108 weight class) and Kyle Everette (ranked 322 p4p, 541 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Everette!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Kyle Everette has been cut.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Everette.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Everette connects with a jab.
It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Everette misses the jab.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Everette sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Everette is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Jackson is rocked!
Kyle Everette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everette lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jackson head around and knocks him out cold! Everette hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Everette!
A very excited looking Kyle Everette made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Marmalade (ranked 2554 p4p, 2786 weight class) and Islandiano Islandish (ranked 286 p4p, 317 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Islandiano Islandish was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Marmalade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islandiano Islandish!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish clinches up against the cage.
Marmalade throws an elbow but it misses.
Islandish is trying to pull guard but Marmalade has him pressed against the cage.
Marmalade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islandish.
Marmalade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Islandish.
Marmalade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marmalade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marmalade lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islandish 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.
Marmalade misses with an elbow over the top.
Marmalade stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Marmalade lands with a light punch inside.
Marmalade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Islandish looks winded!
Islandish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marmalade is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Islandish to the mat. Islandish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islandish can't keep his opponent in guard - Marmalade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marmalade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Islandish is just riding it out for now. Marmalade eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandish throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marmalade stalling.
Marmalade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marmalade.
Marmalade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marmalade prevents Islandish from improving his position.
Islandish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Islandish trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islandish tries to kick Marmalade off but Marmalade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marmalade is pressing down on Islandish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islandish is holding on for now.
Marmalade wants to work for an arm triangle but Islandish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marmalade 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.
Islandish has a hand on Marmalade's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marmalade takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marmalade controlling from mount.
Marmalade fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marmalade looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marmalade controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islandish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marmalade lands a heavy elbow.
Marmalade wants to control the pace but Islandish is squirming around nicely.
Islandish tries to reverse the position but Marmalade maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marmalade looking to finish Islandish with some ground and pound. This is bad for Islandish!
Islandish is trying to escape the mount.
Islandish tries to hold on but Marmalade pushes him away.
Islandish is looking to improve his position but Marmalade isn't that keen on the idea.
Marmalade misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marmalade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marmalade thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marmalade controlling the pace for now.
Islandish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marmalade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marmalade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Islandish slips a jab and a cross from Marmalade.
Marmalade instigates a clinch.
Islandish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marmalade prevents it.
Marmalade is trying to break free.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marmalade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?
Marmalade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Islandish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marmalade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Islandish has Marmalade pressed against the cage.
Marmalade pushes off an throws an elbow but Islandish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandish misses with the head strike.
Marmalade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islandish.
Marmalade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marmalade.
Marmalade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Marmalade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Josh Marmalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Marmalade goes for a takedown attempt but Islandish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marmalade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marmalade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islandish, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marmalade.
Marmalade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
Marmalade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marmalade can't get the takedown.
Marmalade breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marmalade throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marmalade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marmalade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marmalade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islandish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islandish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marmalade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Marmalade has cracked Islandish with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Marmalade lands another huge swinging hook and Islandish tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Islandish, before Marmalade can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Marmalade!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 1409 p4p, 1918 weight class) and Erik Eriksson (ranked 214 p4p, 268 weight class). Mahogany comes into the arena with Litty blaring out of the sound system. Eriksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scarlet - End in blood. 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson checks a leg kick.
Mahogany darts in looking for a takedown but Eriksson gets double underhooks and turns Mahogany into the cage.
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Mahogany misses
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mahogany happy to just control the position for now.
Eriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahogany. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eriksson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mahogany looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mahogany tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mahogany tries for a kimura but Eriksson is defending well.
Eriksson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mahogany is controlling him well.
Mahogany goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eriksson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mahogany but great work by Eriksson.
Mahogany wants to control but Eriksson postures up.
Mahogany is not content to let Eriksson control the position.
Mahogany is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eriksson off and has taken his back!
Eriksson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mahogany.
Eriksson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mahogany looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson fending off the submission attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eriksson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mahogany is looking for the choke from the back position but Eriksson is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahogany looking for the RNC.
Eriksson is trying to stand back up.
Mahogany working for a choke but Eriksson is defending well.
Mahogany has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Eriksson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mahogany gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Erik Eriksson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tory Hopkins (ranked 1043 p4p, 1613 weight class) and Scott Thomas (ranked 159 p4p, 240 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Thomas slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopkins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Thomas throws a strike but Hopkins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hopkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
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.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thomas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thomas postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopkins is keeping the position for now.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Thomas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Thomas.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Thomas.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas is leaning against Hopkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hopkins regains guard.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Hopkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Hopkins moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thomas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!
Thomas trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Thomas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tory Hopkins.
I think Hopkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tory Hopkins!
Our winner, Tory Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denim Game (ranked 2606 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 352 p4p, 196 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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8 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denim Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Game misses with a right hand
and Chiddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Game misses with a shot to the body
letting Chiddell counter with a right hand.
Chiddell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chiddell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chiddell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Game throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chiddell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chiddell drops Game with a beautiful combination! Game stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chiddell is looking for the KO!
It looks like Denim Game has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Game throws an off balance right hand
and Chiddell scores with a counter punch that sends Game to the canvas! Chiddell smells blood - he's punishing Game with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Game has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luck Chiddell!
Luck Chiddell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 1985 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 221 p4p, 202 weight class). Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Olafsson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Olafsson.
It looked like Olafsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Olafsson scores with a three punch combo!
Wayne cracks Olafsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Bjorn Olafsson has been cut.
Olafsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne defends well and Olafsson ends up having to push Wayne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olafsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olafsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Olafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet but Olafsson drags him back down.
Olafsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wayne!
Olafsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wayne has worked his arm free - good work by Wayne!
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Olafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olafsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wayne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Olafsson's guard! Nice work there by Wayne!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anthony Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olafsson with a poor takedown
and Wayne counters with a crisp one two that drops Olafsson! Wayne thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Olafsson to his feet! Olafsson is in big trouble!
Wayne drops Olafsson with a naaaaasty hook - Olafsson is in real trouble here! Wayne dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bjorn Olafsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done to Barry he though a great fight would love to run it back one day.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gator Boudreaux (ranked 1158 p4p, 591 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 175 p4p, 93 weight class). McWrestler has chosen Tenacious D - Dude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gator Boudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreaux lands a head shot.
Boudreaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boudreaux blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Boudreaux.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with an inside leg kick.
No luck for McWrestler with that takedown attempt.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
McWrestler blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been informed that McWrestler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boudreaux lands the left hand.
McWrestler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler connects with a body shot that sends Boudreaux's belly button to the back.
McWrestler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
McWrestler lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McWrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWrestler.
Boudreaux lands a jab to the nose.
McWrestler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McWrestler drops Boudreaux with a huge uppercut! Boudreaux drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McWrestler is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
During a confident post fight interview, Dude McWrestler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 817 p4p, 1285 weight class) and Eric Barnes (ranked 123 p4p, 194 weight class). Yrkje comes to the cage accompanied by As Good As I Once Was. Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Exterminate. 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yrkje lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Yrkje sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes takes a swing at Yrkje's ribcage but misses.
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eric Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Yrkje was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yrkje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Yrkje swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Yrkje throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Eric Barnes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes looks to land a combination but Yrkje avoids it well.
Barnes throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Yrkje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Yrkje bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes drives through with a takedown into Yrkje's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yrkje is on top in guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Yrkje from controlling successfully.
Yrkje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yrkje preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Yrkje has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yrkje trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to control Yrkje's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Yrkje tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Yrkje is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yrkje sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Yrkje manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yrkje trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Yrkje trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes.
Barnes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yrkje.
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yrkje.
Barnes tries to improve his position but Yrkje has taken his back! Yrkje has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Barnes tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yrkje pushes Barnes away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Keith Yrkje!
A victorious Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Eric Barnes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I appreciate the opportunity. Wasn't my day but I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rene Lafayette (ranked 274 p4p, 735 weight class) and Mental Warrior (ranked 40 p4p, 113 weight class). Lafayette comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - Always. The crowd seem to be enjoying Warrior's choice of entrance music: Side to Side. Mental Warrior has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Lafayette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mental Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Warrior is just out of range.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Warrior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Warrior throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette tries to counter with a takedown but Warrior is quick to defend against it.
Warrior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warrior sprawls and moves away.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Mental Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Warrior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lafayette doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette defending well as Warrior loads up on a big left hand.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Warrior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warrior has time to react.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Warrior misses its intended target.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lafayette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warrior misses with a body shot
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lafayette throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Warrior misses the body punch
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Warrior moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warrior looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Warrior's corner calls for a 1-2. Warrior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mental Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Warrior throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Warrior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Warrior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Lafayette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Warrior throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warrior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt - Warrior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warrior. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warrior misses with a double jab.
Warrior swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Warrior throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Lafayette coming out on top.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warrior moves out of range as Lafayette strikes.
Warrior throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warrior.
Warrior walks into a straight right hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lafayette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Warrior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette swings for the body but Warrior moves out of range.
A punch combination from Warrior misses.
Warrior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Warrior cracks Lafayette with an open hand slap.
Warrior lands a body shot.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
A punch lands to the side of Lafayette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warrior jabs at Lafayette's body.
Lafayette misses with a looping right.
Lafayette misses the jab.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Warrior misses with a shot to the body
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Lafayette connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mental Warrior will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warrior looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Lafayette is controlling well.
Lafayette is trying to control. Warrior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warrior tries to roll over but Lafayette keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it.
Lafayette seems to be working for a kimura but Warrior defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette trying to mount his opponent but Warrior defends it.
Well, if Lafayette is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lafayette wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
Lafayette passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafayette tries to control but Warrior wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior working to try and regain half guard.
Warrior is squirming around, avoiding Lafayette's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette working for a submission but Warrior is keeping him at bay.
Lafayette goes for an armbar but Warrior turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Warrior.
Lafayette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Lafayette tries to pass.
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafayette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lafayette passes Warrior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Lafayette dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Warrior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Warrior.
Warrior scores with a hook.
Warrior swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lafayette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Warrior avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warrior on the side of the head.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Warrior throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Warrior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Warrior swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warrior.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Warrior misses the jab.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafayette is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lafayette. That snapped Warrior's head back.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Mental Warrior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Lafayette counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warrior sprawls and moves away.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Warrior manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafayette with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette jabs Warrior right on the nose. Warrior blinks but takes it well.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
A cross from Warrior lands.
Warrior takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Warrior with an uppercut!
Warrior takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
A jab from Warrior misses.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Warrior avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warrior.
Warrior stuffs the takedown attempt from Lafayette. Lafayette gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior throws a series of punches but Lafayette moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Lafayette tries to move into range but Warrior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body. Lafayette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lafayette misses with a body shot.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
Warrior lands a right hook to the body.
Warrior cracks Lafayette with a good jab.
Warrior misses the body punch
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warrior.
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lafayette or perhaps it was just good defense by Warrior, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Warrior's head but Warrior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warrior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Warrior avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
It looked like Lafayette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warrior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette slips a jab and a cross from Warrior.
Warrior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette scores with a hook.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Warrior misses its intended target.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette scores with a nice strike.
Warrior throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mental Warrior just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Warrior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warrior misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Warrior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette lands the left hand.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Lafayette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warrior.
Warrior slips a straight right by Lafayette.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Warrior lands a nice shot to the body.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warrior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Warrior misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
Warrior thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Lafayette tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Lafayette takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Warrior throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Warrior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette counters with a takedown into side control.
Lafayette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warrior, who protects the arm well.
Lafayette is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face as Lafayette controls the position.
Lafayette is trying to get an arm triangle but Warrior is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to improve position but can't.
Warrior prevents Lafayette from moving into mount.
Lafayette is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior is trying to control Lafayette's posture but Lafayette avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lafayette goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warrior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lafayette but great work by Warrior.
Lafayette is looking to regain half guard here but Warrior keeps moving and retains side control.
Lafayette wants to control but Warrior postures up.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.
Warrior decides to stand back up. Warrior steps back and let's Lafayette get back to his feet.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warrior cracks Lafayette with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lafayette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warrior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mental Warrior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Warrior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lafayette to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lafayette content to stall in guard here.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warrior can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mental Warrior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warrior.
Warrior lands with a good body shot.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warrior misses with a few strikes there.
Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warrior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior throws a hook but Lafayette avoids it easily.
Donk. Lafayette catches Warrior right on the button with a cross.
Warrior throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Lafayette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lafayette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warrior lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Warrior misses with a hook.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warrior as he jumps to the side.
Warrior misses the body punch
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Warrior swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Warrior slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Warrior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Warrior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Warrior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warrior!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook.
Warrior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warrior lands the left hand.
Warrior jabs at Lafayette's body.
Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lafayette swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lafayette throws a shot from downtown. Warrior moves away and avoids it.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warrior staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mental Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warrior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mental Warrior!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mental Warrior made sure he mentioned PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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