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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 2049 p4p, 2978 weight class) and Auric Gallahad (ranked 273 p4p, 385 weight class). Gallahad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go to War. Gallahad has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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181 cm 36 154 20 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm 27 170 19 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maldini misses with a hook
so Gallahad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Gallahad trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom. Gallahad looking to sit in guard and control but Maldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maldini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gallahad throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maldini uses it to pass to side control.
Gallahad looks winded! Gallahad tries to buck Maldini off but Maldini is having none of it. Maldini has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Gallahad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Maldini throws a hook but Gallahad avoids it easily. Maldini scores with a jab to the head.
Gallahad moves out of range of the strikes. Gallahad feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maldini misses the jab. Maldini misses with a straight right. Maldini misses with a straight left. Gallahad moves out of range as Maldini strikes. Gallahad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Gallahad counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gallahad trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom. Gallahad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gallahad keeps trying to improve his position. Gallahad trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom. Gallahad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maldini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gallahad has Maldini in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gallahad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maldini has passed into half guard!
Gallahad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maldini pulls his head out easily. Gallahad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gallahad is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maldini wants to stand but Gallahad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Maldini decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Gallahad's shoulder, as Gallahad tries to avoid the shot. Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maldini cracks Gallahad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maldini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gallahad to stand back up! Gallahad is rocked! Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Maldini throws a hook to the side of Gallahad's head but Gallahad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldini finish him? The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maldini cracks Gallahad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maldini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gallahad to stand back up! Maldini moves into the clinch successfully.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallahad counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maldini sneaks out the side door and pushes Gallahad away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maldini sends Gallahad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maldini is motioning to the referee to let Gallahad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gallahad counters with a takedown into side control. Maldini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gallahad on the ground. Maldini is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gallahad has just dragged him back down to the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gallahad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maldini has escaped the position, nice work there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that 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.
Maldini drops Gallahad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gallahad looks back up at him and smiles so Maldini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Gallahad moved out of range nicely. Gallahad with the counter takedown but Maldini avoids it easily. Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses. Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maldini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Maldini drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gallahad right on the button. Gallahad goes down! Maldini follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maldini gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Maldini! Paulo Maldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cash (ranked 3103 p4p, 23003 weight class) and Jumba Jookiba (ranked 109 p4p, 273 weight class). Jumba Jookiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm 18 225 0 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm 31 265 9 - 33 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Cash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jookiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jookiba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jookiba lands in his opponent's guard. Jookiba is standing up over Cash. Cash looks to escape but Jookiba dives into side control.
Jookiba is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cash looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jookiba gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cash is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jookiba lets go of the hold and Cash can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jumba Jookiba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 1141 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Nero La Croix (ranked 133 p4p, 277 weight class). La Croix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ca Plane Pour Moi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 cm 26 265 10 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm 46 265 67 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT KO power |
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Good wrestler World class MT Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 67 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nero La Croix! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! La Croix instigates a clinch. Russian blocks an elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix lands a damaging elbow. It looks like Big Russian has been cut. La Croix lands an elbow inside. Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by La Croix. Russian blocks an elbow strike. La Croix told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Russian misses with a short punch on the inside. La Croix lands an elbow just above Russian 's eye. A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land. Russian lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Croix backwards. La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Russian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian. La Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. La Croix lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice elbow from La Croix. Russian avoids a wild elbow strike from La Croix. La Croix throws an elbow that misses.
La Croix lands an elbow that stopped Russian in his tracks for a moment. Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian dodges an elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix lands a nice elbow. Big Russian's cut is getting worse. Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice glancing elbow lands by La Croix. Russian working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. La Croix blocking some punches.
La Croix blocking some punches.
Russian lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Croix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Russian's brow. Nice elbow from La Croix. La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Russian throws a head punch that misses. La Croix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Russian avoids the elbow strike from La Croix, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Croix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Russian's brow. La Croix misses with an elbow over the top. La Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Russian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by La Croix. Russian blocks an elbow strike from La Croix.
Russian blocks the elbow strike.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it. La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Croix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by La Croix. With the fighters up against the cage, La Croix throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. La Croix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Russian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. La Croix misses with an elbow over the top. Russian misses with some punches.
La Croix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land. La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Russian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Russian blocks an elbow strike. Russian takes an elbow to the forehead. Big Russian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Russian working aggressively here.
La Croix lands an elbow inside that Russian shrugs off. La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Russian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Russian working aggressively here.
La Croix lands a nice elbow from the clinch. La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Russian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. La Croix throws an elbow but it misses.
Russian blocks an elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix misses with an elbow over the top. La Croix looks to throw an elbow but misses. La Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
La Croix misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Russian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Russian dodges an elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Russian's defenses. La Croix misses with an elbow strike.
La Croix throws an elbow that misses.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it. Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian blocks an elbow strike from La Croix.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by La Croix. Jeez, Big Russian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Russian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nero La Croix! Nero La Croix is the new heavyweight champion! An out of breath Nero La Croix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Arbani (ranked 1103 p4p, 5532 weight class) and Renati Arbani (ranked 156 p4p, 491 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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152 cm 27 136 14 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 18 160 0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns Basic striking Experienced |
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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 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renati Arbani! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Renati Arbani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Renato Arbani is staying active underneath Renati Arbani, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Renato Arbani wants to get back to full guard. Renato Arbani regains full guard. Nicely done. Renato Arbani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Renato Arbani wants to sweep here but Renati Arbani controlling him for the moment. Renati Arbani tries to free his leg and advance position but Renato Arbani is retaining full guard. Renato Arbani has an active guard here but Renati Arbani has managed to pass into half guard.
Renati Arbani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Renato Arbani tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Renati Arbani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renati Arbani! Renati Arbani is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 1928 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Morbius Manifesto (ranked 93 p4p, 107 weight class). Big Boy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Morbius Manifesto's chin.
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200 cm 26 265 11 - 3 - 0 |
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203 cm 30 292 11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Boy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morbius Manifesto! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manifesto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Manifesto blocks a jab. Boy connects with a right hand. Manifesto shakes it off. That has opened up Morbius Manifesto's cut even more. Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manifesto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boy misses with a looping right. Manifesto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Manifesto moves away from the strike by Boy. Manifesto getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Manifesto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Boy throws the left hand but Manifesto avoids the punch easily. Boy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Manifesto lands a right hand from hell, dropping Boy. Manifesto pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morbius Manifesto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Santiago (ranked 865 p4p, 1965 weight class) and Vizual Mercenary (ranked 124 p4p, 261 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm 27 199 10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentino Santiago! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vizual Mercenary! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santiago ducks right into an uppercut from Mercenary. Vizual Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santiago slips a straight right by Mercenary. Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Mercenary is quick to defend against it. Mercenary misses with a straight left. Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch. Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Mercenary is quick to defend against it. Santiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercenary connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santiago scrambles back to his feet. It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut. Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it. Mercenary scores with a jab. Santiago is rocked! Mercenary fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Santiago to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Santiago looks to clinch but Mercenary throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Santiago taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vizual Mercenary! Vizual Mercenary is the new middleweight champion! A very excited looking Vizual Mercenary 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 1653 p4p, 3952 weight class) and Jayden Jordan (ranked 222 p4p, 474 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayden Jordan! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Clemens looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Clemens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Jordan throws a right hand that Clemens ducks under and follows up with a left that Clemens also avoids with ease. Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clemens slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jayden Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jordan works over Clemens's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've been informed that Jordan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that 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. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around? Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. 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! Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jordan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Clemens is looking to wear down Jordan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jayden Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan misses with a combination
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a combination that misses and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jayden Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters with a left to the body. Samuel Clemens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jordan misses with a double jab
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Clemens showed his dominance in that final round. Well Clemens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Samuel Clemens! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Samuel Clemens! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Vortmont (ranked 2895 p4p, 2132 weight class) and Roger Field (ranked 352 p4p, 280 weight class). Field has chosen Eastbound and Down as his entrance music. Albert Vortmont 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Vortmont! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Field! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vortmont getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Field takes one to the chin there. Field displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vortmont throws out the jab. Vortmont cracks Field with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Field closes the distance and clinches. Field fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vortmont manages to break the clinch.
Field takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vortmont slips a jab from Field. Vortmont drops Field with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Field looks back up at him and smiles so Vortmont waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Field looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Field tries to bum rush Vortmont with a series of wild strikes but Vortmont uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vortmont drops Field with a huge uppercut! Field drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vortmont is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Vortmont! During a confident post fight interview, Albert Vortmont thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Roger Field had this to say: 'Yeehaw'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 5789 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Exotic Winner (ranked 385 p4p, 301 weight class). Exotic Winner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Exotic Winner! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winner getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A swing and a miss from Jones. Jones lands the left hand. A big right from Jones misses. Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jones misses with an uppercut
and Winner counters with a straight right hand. Winner shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. Winner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jones is rocked! Winner doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones connects with a crisp jab. Jones seems to have got his legs back now. Jones throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily. Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winner moves into the clinch. Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Winner should have avoided that one. Jones misses with a right hand letting Winner counter with a right hand. A big right from Jones misses. Jones misses with a looping left. Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Winner has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winner under the eye. Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jones throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily. A jab from Jones misses. Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Winner counters with a straight right hand. Winner moves away from the strike by Jones. Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones misses with a looping right. Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winner momentarily.
Winner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Winner moves out of range of the strikes. Winner slips under a jab. Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Winner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Jones misses. Winner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winner scores with a jab to the head.
Winner slips a jab from Jones. Winner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Winner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Winner ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jones scores with a jab. Winner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jones misses the jab. Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones misses with an uppercut. Winner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Winner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Winner goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. Winner looks winded! Winner misses with the combination.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winner takes one to the chin there. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Winner ducks down to avoid it. Winner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Winner is looking to clinch. Jones misses with an uppercut. Winner saw that one coming. Winner moves out of range of the strikes. Winner tries to counter by closing the distance. Winner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Winner tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones leaves Winner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Winner ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones tests Winner's chin there with a solid looking shot. Winner dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Winner's head and hops out. Jones throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily. Jones throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones connects with a jab. Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones lunges at Winner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winner's hand. Jones lands the left hand. Jones misses with a hook. Winner ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winner goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Winner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones lands with an overhand left. Winner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jones throws a hook but Winner blocks it. Winner tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away. Jones throws a shot from downtown. Winner moves away and avoids it. Winner throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem. Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Winner slips under a jab. Donk. Jones catches Winner right on the button with a cross. Winner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Winner tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Jones misses with a straight right. Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Winner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Winner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Jones 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.
Winner wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Jones throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily. Winner fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winner can do to turn this around? A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner. Winner is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Winner.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Winner. Barry Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch. Winner tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance. Jones missing with a left hand there. Winner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Winner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Winner ducks down to avoid it. Winner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sloppy strikes from Winner. Those never looked like landing. Winner is breathing heavily. Jones looks to land a left hand but Winner moved out of range nicely. Winner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Winner slips a straight right by Jones. Winner moves out of range of the strikes. Winner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Winner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Winner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Jones with a hook. Nice shot by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Winner misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner. A jab from Jones misses. Jones throws out a powerful jab. Winner moves out of range as Jones strikes. Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Winner throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winner. Winner blocks a jab. Jones looks to throw the jab but Winner is out of range. Winner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Winner's shoulder, as Winner tries to avoid the shot. Winner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Winner. Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Winner's head back.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winner misses with the combination.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jones thuds his right hand into Winner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jones throws a hook to the side of Winner's head but Winner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Jones backs off Winner throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all. Winner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Winner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Winner. Winner ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Winner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winner darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Winner into the cage. The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Winner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Jones catches Winner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Winner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Winner moves away from the strike by Jones. Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. Jones throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Winner throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Winner fails with a takedown attempt. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Winner. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones lands a head shot. Winner wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that second round. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner. Winner ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones looks to throw the jab but Winner is out of range. Winner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Winner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Winner wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Jones misses with a hook. Winner ducked under it nicely. Winner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jones looks to land a right hand but Winner moved out of range. Winner slips a jab from Jones. Jones looks to land a left hand but Winner moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones misses with an uppercut. Winner fails to land the takedown. Winner slips a straight right by Jones. A little jabbing left from Winner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Winner moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones misses with a straight right. Winner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Winner ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Winner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Winner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Winner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones misses with an uppercut. Winner saw that one coming. Jones throws a jab when Winner was well out of range. Jones throws a hook but Winner blocks it. The fight stays on the outside here - Winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Winner slips under a jab. Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. Winner fails to land the takedown. Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner. Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones. Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Winner has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Winner taking a breather. Winner misses with some punches.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones slips a straight right by Winner. Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Winner fails in his attempt to clinch. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones misses with a looping left. Winner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner. Winner wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A jab from Jones misses. Jones misses with a hook. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Winner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Winner slips under a jab. Winner fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Winner seems unphased.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones with a hook. A swing and a miss from Jones. Winner moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big left from Jones misses. Jones connects with a crisp jab. Winner slips a jab from Jones. Decent striking displayed by Jones there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones throws the left hand but Winner avoids the punch easily. Winner tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch. Winner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winner ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Winner scores with a hook. Jones throws a hook but Winner blocks it. Jones misses with a hook. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Winner tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch. Exotic Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Winner slips a jab from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Josh West scores the fight for Barry Jones! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Barry Jones! Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Barry Jones!
Barry Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quan Dunn Jr (ranked 4684 p4p, 4675 weight class) and Jace Michaels (ranked 230 p4p, 231 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quan Dunn Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jace Michaels! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Michaels tries to clinch there but Dunn Jr circles away.
Dunn Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Dunn Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dunn Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Michaels throws a push kick but Dunn Jr slaps the foot to one side. Dunn Jr throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side. Dunn Jr fails with a takedown attempt. And Michaels tries to counter it with a takedown but Dunn Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Michaels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dunn Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dunn Jr being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michaels is working to tighten his grip on Dunn Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dunn Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Michaels is really squeezing tight and eventually Dunn Jr passes out! Michaels breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jace Michaels!
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