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HFC 100: Chai vs Bond PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorehead (ranked 3291 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 221 p4p, 179 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craven Moorehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moorehead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rumiantsev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rumiantsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moorehead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rumiantsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moorehead controlling the position.
Moorehead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rumiantsev on the ground.
Rumiantsev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moorehead keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Rumiantsev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rumiantsev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes but missing.
Rumiantsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moorehead is keeping the position for now.
Moorehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rumiantsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Moorehead wants to stand and escape but Rumiantsev is having none of it.
Rumiantsev slips nicely into half guard.
Rumiantsev moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ground and pound from Rumiantsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rumiantsev wants to take a breather but Moorehead manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rumiantsev won't allow Moorehead to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev postures up in Moorehead's guard and throws a big left but Moorehead blocks it.
Rumiantsev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moorehead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Moorehead is retaining full guard.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Moorehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumiantsev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moorehead keeping full guard, as Rumiantsev tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moorehead is looking to slow Rumiantsev down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moorehead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moorehead throws a leg kick but Rumiantsev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumiantsev misses the target.
Moorehead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moorehead cracks Rumiantsev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moorehead misses with a hook
so Rumiantsev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rumiantsev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumiantsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Moorehead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Moorehead is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
That's time! Moorehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moorehead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a front kick aimed at Rumiantsev's knee but Rumiantsev avoids it well.
Moorehead misses the jab.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Rumiantsev blocks the low kick.
Moorehead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moorehead scores with a nice head shot.
Moorehead throws a leg kick which misses Rumiantsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rumiantsev tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead lands a jab to the head.
Moorehead moves away from the strike by Rumiantsev.
Moorehead throwing a counter right hand but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
Moorehead lands a body shot.
Moorehead throws a lazy right hand but Rumiantsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a hook but Rumiantsev avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Moorehead scores with a punch to the head.
Moorehead throws a looping overhand right but Rumiantsev ducks down to avoid it.
Rumiantsev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumiantsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
Moorehead tries to keep at a distance but Rumiantsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Moorehead avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rumiantsev - that landed with a thud.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moorehead tries to circle away but Rumiantsev has him pinned against the cage.
Moorehead wants to break free but Rumiantsev has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moorehead has had enough of the clinch but Rumiantsev keeps him there for the moment.
Moorehead blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev lands with a light punch inside.
Moorehead tries to break the clinch but Rumiantsev is controlling the position.
Rumiantsev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moorehead is trying to break the clinch but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage.
Rumiantsev tries to work over Moorehead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moorehead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage.
Moorehead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moorehead wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumiantsev won't allow it.
Rumiantsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moorehead backwards.
Moorehead tries to break free but Rumiantsev pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead working hard to break the clinch.
Moorehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rumiantsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moorehead's efforts to push away.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moorehead breaks from the clinch.
Moorehead throws an overhand right that lands on Rumiantsev's shoulder, as Rumiantsev tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Moorehead misses its intended target.
Moorehead getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumiantsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moorehead defends it well.
Moorehead gets caught flat footed, as Rumiantsev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moorehead is looking to stand back up but Rumiantsev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moorehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moorehead wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but Moorehead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rumiantsev to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev thows a huge punch but Moorehead dodges it nicely.
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumiantsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rumiantsev working Moorehead over with strikes.
Moorehead is trying to stand back up but Rumiantsev is controlling him
Rumiantsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moorehead does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rumiantsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Craven Moorehead will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rumiantsev checks a low kick from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moorehead to score with a decent uppercut.
Moorehead swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Moorehead.
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rumiantsev misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Moorehead is looking to counter punch.
Rumiantsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rumiantsev blocks a head kick by Moorehead.
A slow jab from Moorehead misses its intended target.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moorehead defends it well.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumiantsev. Rumiantsev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rumiantsev misses.
Moorehead tried to counter with a leg kick but Rumiantsev avoided it.
Rumiantsev gets a double leg takedown into Moorehead's guard.
Rumiantsev throws a big right hand that misses.
Moorehead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Moorehead keeps moving.
Moorehead is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rumiantsev dives into side control.
Rumiantsev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rumiantsev staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rumiantsev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moorehead to see if he's OK.
Rumiantsev throws a strike aimed at the side of Moorehead's head but Moorehead avoids it well.
Rumiantsev grinds an elbow into Moorehead's temple.
Rumiantsev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moorehead, who protects the arm well.
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!
Rumiantsev is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rumiantsev swings around for an armbar but Moorehead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rumiantsev's guard.
Rumiantsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moorehead defends well.
Moorehead wants to stand but Rumiantsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rumiantsev looking for a guillotine here but Moorehead defends easily.
Rumiantsev trying to keep a closed guard but Moorehead is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead preventing the sweep.
Moorehead wanted to stand there but Rumiantsev had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev is looking for a triangle but Moorehead pushes his legs off easily.
Moorehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Rumiantsev.
I think Rumiantsev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morello Hawthorne (ranked 2117 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Detritus Rubble (ranked 148 p4p, 147 weight class). Rubble has chosen Flux Pavilion x Feed Me - Survive (feat. meesh) as his entrance music. Detritus Rubble is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Great low kicks
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morello Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Detritus Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubble throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rubble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rubble can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawthorne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rubble wants to improve his position but Hawthorne is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubble is trying to maintain the position but Hawthorne is very close to passing his half guard.
Rubble is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hawthorne is staying active.
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne prevents Rubble from improving his position.
Hawthorne trying to control the action but Rubble is working from the bottom.
Rubble gets full guard.
Rubble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawthorne is one step ahead there.
Hawthorne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawthorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Hawthorne from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.
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.
Rubble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawthorne manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawthorne trying to control the position.
Hawthorne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubble.
Hawthorne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubble is aware though and is defending well.
Rubble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubble is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Rubble stopping the sweep attempt from Hawthorne.
Rubble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawthorne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubble scoring with some ground and pound.
Rubble passes Hawthorne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawthorne trying to hold on to Rubble's head to control him but Rubble postures up.
Hawthorne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne can't keep his opponent in guard - Rubble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawthorne tries to roll over but Rubble keeps him under control.
Rubble is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hawthorne holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rubble tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hawthorne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rubble looking to control but Hawthorne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rubble punching from mount but Hawthorne doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble dominated that round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Rubble throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rubble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne looks to clinch
and Rubble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rubble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawthorne.
Rubble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne rushes Rubble and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawthorne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rubble misses with the head strike.
Rubble throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Rubble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but Rubble avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rubble's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rubble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubble is trying to break the clinch but Hawthorne has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawthorne pulls Rubble into guard.
Rubble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawthorne working a defensive guard here.
Hawthorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble is stalling in the full guard.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
Rubble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubble wants to pass the guard but Hawthorne is keeping the position.
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Rubble is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Rubble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawthorne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubble has managed to get both his arms back between Hawthorne's legs - danger averted.
Rubble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rubble advances position into side control!
Hawthorne tries to improve position but can't.
Rubble remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hawthorne can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Hawthorne's face as Rubble controls the position.
Let's hope that Rubble has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne tries to bench press Rubble off him but Rubble keeps the position.
Rubble sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawthorne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rubble trying to control the action but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthorne seems a little lost for a moment, as Rubble dominates the positioning.
Hawthorne tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rubble stalls from top position.
The adventures of Rubble the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rubble throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Rubble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubble swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Hawthorne attempts a counter takedown but Rubble avoids it well and moves away.
Rubble swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Rubble.
Rubble throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble misses with a right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rubble won't be happy with that.
Hawthorne controlling the position.
Rubble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne trying to control from the bottom.
Hawthorne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne trying to control here.
Rubble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hawthorne wants to get back to full guard.
Rubble is keen to just control but Hawthorne is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rubble in particular looking to stall.
Hawthorne manages to get to full guard.
Rubble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawthorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawthorne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubble defends it easily.
Hawthorne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rubble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rubble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hawthorne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rubble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hawthorne is not content to let Rubble control the position.
Rubble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne is trying to escape the position but Rubble is controlling the position.
Hawthorne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rubble trying to control the action but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Morello Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne tries to buck Rubble off but Rubble is having none of it.
Rubble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawthorne keeps working.
Hawthorne trying to remain calm as Rubble controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubble is looking to take a break and control but Hawthorne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hawthorne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rubble trying to control the position but Hawthorne is working away.
Hawthorne is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthorne sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rubble seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detritus Rubble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubble has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detritus Rubble!
Detritus Rubble decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Lang (ranked 1302 p4p, 3415 weight class) and Brian Parsley (ranked 157 p4p, 390 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Parsley!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Brian Parsley has been cut.
Parsley gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Parsley tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Lang is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Parsley buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Parsley!! Parsley is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Lang throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Lang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trouble Somer (ranked 1750 p4p, 2786 weight class) and Saint George (ranked 258 p4p, 373 weight class). Saint George told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Somer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
George gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Somer manages to break the clinch.
Somer connects with a crisp jab.
Somer clobbers George with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Somer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Somer.
George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Somer misses the jab.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George misses the shot to the body.
Somer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somer throws an off balance right hand
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
George misses with a right hand
and Somer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps George thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somer throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George ! But no joy.
Somer misses with a combination
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
George throws a predictable looking body shot
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somer throws a poor cross that misses
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by George .
Somer lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Somer.
George slips under a jab.
George ducks under a wild hook from Somer.
George misses with an uppercut
and Somer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
George slips a straight right by Somer.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somer.
George takes a jab right on the kisser.
 George is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George misses with a few strikes there.
Somer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between George 's hands.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Somer finish him?
Somer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Somer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through George 's defenses. It connects perfectly with George 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Somer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Paulson (ranked 1934 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Nasir Malikai (ranked 244 p4p, 217 weight class). Malikai has chosen Huka Blues as his entrance music. Jake Paulson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nasir Malikai's chin.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Paulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nasir Malikai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Paulson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malikai looks to land a left hand but Paulson moved out of range nicely.
Paulson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paulson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malikai throws a nice looking combination but Paulson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Paulson misses the target.
The fighters circling - Malikai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malikai catches Paulson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malikai slips a jab from Paulson.
Paulson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malikai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulson moves away.
Malikai lands with an overhand left.
Malikai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 Paulson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson throws a sloppy body shot
and Malikai counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Paulson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malikai scores with a leg kick.
Paulson dodges the punch combination from Malikai.
Paulson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson misses with a hook.
Malikai throws a counter combo.
Malikai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malikai misses with a hook.
Paulson loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
Malikai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paulson. Paulson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paulson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malikai throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paulson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malikai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malikai scores with a jab. Paulson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malikai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paulson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malikai misses with a series of wild punches.
Malikai's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Malikai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paulson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikai misses with a straight right.
Malikai scores with a nice right hand.
Paulson loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson defending well as Malikai loads up on a big left hand.
Malikai scores with a kick to the body.
Malikai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paulson circles away quickly and effectively.
Malikai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malikai finds it's way round the side to connect with Paulson's head.
Paulson slips under a jab from Malikai.
Paulson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malikai.
Malikai connects with an inside leg kick.
Paulson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malikai.
A counter left hand to the body from Paulson misses its target.
Malikai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulson.
Malikai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paulson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malikai was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malikai.
Paulson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malikai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulson was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikai.
As Malikai tries to get set, Paulson tries to push him back and clinch up but Malikai manages to avoid the attempt.
Paulson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasir Malikai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Paulson misses.
No joy there for Paulson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malikai scores with a jab.
Malikai scores with a jab.
Malikai throws a head kick but Paulson moves out of range.
Malikai misses with a straight left.
Paulson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malikai.
Paulson tries to bum rush Malikai with a series of wild strikes but Malikai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paulson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
Paulson looks to land a right hand but Malikai moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malikai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malikai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malikai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malikai misses with a hook.
Malikai cracks Paulson with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Malikai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paulson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malikai throws a hook but Paulson blocks it.
Malikai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paulson. Paulson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malikai rushes Paulson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Paulson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Malikai piles on the pressure and Paulson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Malikai!
Nasir Malikai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 1181 p4p, 1203 weight class) and Putte Ro (ranked 83 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragon Li Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Putte Ro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a hook.
Ro moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Ro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ro feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Ro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ro throwing strikes but missing.
Ro pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Ro is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chai defend it? Ro steps over the head and cranks it - Chai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Putte Ro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cobb (ranked 1326 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Krypton Brussard (ranked 160 p4p, 134 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krypton Brussard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brussard throws a body shot but no joy.
Brussard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Brussard lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.
Brussard with a hook.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brussard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Brussard scores with a punch to the head.
Cobb throws a low kick, looking for Brussard's leg but Brussard calmly moves out of range.
Brussard slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Brussard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brussard.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brussard.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brussard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a combination that misses
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Brussard.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Brussard avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Brussard avoids it well.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brussard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brussard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brussard lands a jab to the head.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brussard counters with a body kick.
Brussard lands a body shot.
Brussard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brussard digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb misses with a left hand
letting Brussard counter with a right hand.
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!
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Brussard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brussard.
Jab, jab by Brussard - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Brussard should have avoided that one.
Cobb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brussard.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brussard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard.
And Brussard responds with a good body kick, but Cobb manages to step out the way in time.
Brussard lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Cobb misses the jab.
Brussard pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brussard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Brussard finds it's target.
Brussard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brussard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Brussard counters with a body kick that stops Cobb in his tracks momentarily.
Brussard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brussard defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Brussard takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brussard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Brussard works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Brussard lands a nice looking body shot.
Brussard lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Brussard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brussard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Brussard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brussard throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
Brussard moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cobb misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
Brussard lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Brussard.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Brussard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brussard moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brussard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brussard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brussard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krypton Brussard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brussard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cobb might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Brussard ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Brussard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Brussard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb swings for the body but Brussard moves out of range.
Brussard slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb takes a swing at Brussard's ribcage but misses.
Brussard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with a nice leg kick.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Brussard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krypton Brussard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brussard slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Brussard throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Brussard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brussard defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Brussard.
Brussard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Brussard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brussard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Brussard.
Brussard slips a straight right by Cobb.
Brussard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb defending well as Brussard loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brussard just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brussard. Brussard obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Brussard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brussard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Brussard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Brussard moves out of range easily.
Brussard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brussard slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Brussard coming out on top.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Brussard knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brussard connects with a solid leg kick.
Brussard slips under a jab from Cobb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brussard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb shoots and misses
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Brussard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb cracks Brussard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Brussard saw that one coming.
Brussard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a good low kick that Cobb was not able to check.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Brussard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brussard throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Brussard with a hook.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brussard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brussard lands with a nice body kick.
Brussard slips a straight right by Cobb.
A nice side step and Brussard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Brussard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Brussard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Brussard's shoulder, as Brussard tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily.
Brussard misses with a wild body shot.
Brussard slips under a jab.
Brussard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Brussard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb swings for the body but Brussard moves out of range.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Brussard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb lands a head shot.
Brussard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brussard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brussard. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Brussard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Brussard lands.
Brussard moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brussard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Brussard throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a body punch but Brussard moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krypton Brussard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brussard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brussard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Brussard lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Brussard.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brussard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cobb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brussard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Brussard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily.
Brussard connects with a leg kick.
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Brussard.
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!
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brussard flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Brussard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb sizes up Brussard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brussard lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Brussard slips the punch.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brussard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Brussard scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brussard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brussard is out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brussard.
A solid body kick from Brussard.
Brussard connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brussard back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brussard lands with a cross.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
letting Brussard counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brussard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brussard manages to avoid it.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brussard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Brussard.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Brussard responds with a good body kick, but Cobb manages to step out the way in time.
Brussard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brussard checks a leg kick.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brussard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brussard.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brussard! But no joy.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Brussard flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Brussard lands a jab to the head.
Brussard lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with a body kick that stops Cobb in his tracks momentarily.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brussard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brussard moves away.
Brussard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brussard is looking to land body kicks.
Brussard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard.
Brussard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brussard moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Brussard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brussard slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cobb really felt that one!
Brussard with a hook.
Brussard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brussard pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Brussard is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brussard scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brussard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Brussard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brussard as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brussard.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Brussard cracks Cobb with a good jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brussard!
Brussard scores with a jab to the head.
Brussard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brussard scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Brussard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brussard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Brussard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brussard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brussard scores with a nice right hand.
Billy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krypton Brussard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brussard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brussard staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krypton Brussard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brussard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krypton Brussard!
A victorious Krypton Brussard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 1451 p4p, 740 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 202 p4p, 98 weight class). Dorado comes to the cage accompanied by MY STORY. 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 Bastien Harris 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorado darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
Harris wants to break free but Dorado has control.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris tries to break free but Dorado pushes him back against the cage.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Dorado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorado has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorado.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elrey Dorado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado clinches up against the cage.
Dorado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dorado misses with a hook.
Dorado misses with a shot to the body
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris cracks Dorado with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dorado presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorado has him pressed against the cage.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorado won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Dorado drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado throws a head punch that misses.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorado has him pressed against the cage.
Dorado tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Elrey Dorado has been cut.
Dorado has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Dorado drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Dorado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Dorado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dorado scores with a nice body kick.
Dorado tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dorado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dorado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorado tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris motions for Dorado to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado clinches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorado wants a takedown but no success here.
Elrey Dorado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Dorado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Dorado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado scores with a jab.
Dorado moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dorado up against the cage.
Harris slowing the pace effectively.
Harris prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorado prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Dorado lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Dorado.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado working aggressively here.
Dorado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorado misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
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!
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dorado. Dorado obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorado.
Dorado sizes up Harris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bastien Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris slips under a jab from Dorado.
Dorado tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Dorado is wise to it.
Dorado misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dorado works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado wants to clinch
and Dorado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Dorado wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Dorado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dorado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Harris.
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Dorado trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dorado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Dorado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bastien Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorado 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
After winning the bout, Elrey Dorado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ngozi Chai (ranked 145 p4p, 282 weight class) and Gunner Bond (ranked 20 p4p, 36 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 Gunner Bond was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngozi Chai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bond gets tackled into the cage by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Bond throws a head punch that misses.
Bond blocks an uppercut.
Bond misses with a body punch.
Bond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Bond avoids the head kick by Chai.
Bond throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Bond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai looks to throw a body kick
and Bond counters with an inside leg kick.
Bond lands a jab.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a good, hard body kick but Chai shrugs it off.
Bond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bond is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai thumps Bond with a low kick.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Bond throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Bond lands a big uppercut and Chai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chai looks OK. Bond waves Chai back to his feet!
Chai is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai tries to clinch but Bond moves away
and Bond counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Chai! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Gunner Bond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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