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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bravo (ranked 3465 p4p, 25706 weight class) and Gunner Justice (ranked 398 p4p, 568 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bravo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunner Justice! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Justice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Justice tries for a kimura but Bravo is defending well. Bravo is looking for a sweep. Justice tries to stand but Bravo controls the position and pulls Justice into his guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Justice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bravo pulls Justice in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Bravo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Justice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justice's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Justice controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. Justice controlling Bravo's posture. Bravo wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bravo passes into half guard. Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but Justice is holding on for dear life with his legs. Justice wants to improve his position but Bravo is controlling well.
Justice is refusing to be controlled, as Bravo sits in half guard. Bravo throwing shots but Justice is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo is taking a breather. Justice says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Justice wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bravo wants to take a breather but Justice is having none of it. Justice connecting with a few gentle strikes. Bravo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Justice trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
Justice tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg. Bravo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Justice! Justice is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Justice is trying desperately to improve position. Bravo thowing shots but they're missing. Bravo wants to control the pace but Justice is squirming around nicely. Justice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bravo controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bravo punching from mount but Justice doing a good job of avoiding damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bravo unloads with some shots from mount but Justice bucks and avoids them well.
Bravo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Bravo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Justice is surviving well by controlling Bravo's body position as best he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bravo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Justice drives through with a takedown into guard. Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Justice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Justice wants to stand but Bravo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo is looking for a triangle but Justice pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Justice trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. Justice controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bravo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Justice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bravo! Bravo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bravo is trying to work for a sweep but Justice has mounted him! Justice landing strikes from the mount and Bravo is in trouble! Bravo wants to hold on but Justice pushes him away. Justice lands with some strikes. Justice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Justice landing strikes from the mount. Justice looking to control and managing it successfully. Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't. Justice working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bravo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Justice landing strikes, looking to finish! Bravo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Justice. What's that going to do exactly? Justice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bravo has worked his arm free - good work by Bravo!
Bravo is trying to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Justice just content to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch. Justice works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bravo is trying to control the position but Justice postures up. Bravo keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass. Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bravo is looking for a triangle but Justice pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunner Justice has got the better of the ground game so far. Justice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Justice wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his arm. Bravo regains half guard. Bravo is pressing down on Justice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justice is one step ahead there. Bravo keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass. Bravo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Justice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo is looking for a sweep. Justice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Justice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bravo is trying to maintain the position but Justice is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Justice wants to free his trapped foot but Bravo is holding on for dear life with his legs. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Justice controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Justice misses with a right hand and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Justice's guard. Justice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Justice trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Justice.
And that's the end of the fight! Gunner Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Justice 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Justice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nash Bond (ranked 3383 p4p, 25707 weight class) and Alan Snowden (ranked 397 p4p, 587 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nash Bond! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Snowden! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bond blocks a head kick by Snowden.
Bond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Snowden shoots and misses and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand! Snowden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bond to the ground. Snowden is now in Bond's guard. Bond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowden controls the pace. Snowden wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snowden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Snowden has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Bond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Snowden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bond counters with a three punch combo that has Snowden backing up. Snowden nods at Bond to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bond lands a nice shot that snaps Snowden's head back.
Bond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bond wants it to stay on the feet. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Snowden swinging wildly here.
Bond connects with the punch. Snowden shoots for a double leg takedown but Bond sprawls well. He's pushed Snowden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Snowden throws a head kick but Bond moves out of range.
Bond 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.
Bond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snowden's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bond lands a jab. Snowden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bond counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snowden is defended easily by Bond. Snowden moves to clinch but Bond breaks away and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Bond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A momentary lapse in concentration from Bond enables Snowden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snowden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bond tries to get out of the position. Snowden throws a big elbow that misses. Snowden sitting in guard, not really doing much. Snowden looking to pass the guard. Snowden wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snowden sitting in guard here, content to control. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Bond dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Snowden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snowden tries to clinch and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. Snowden closes the distance and clinches. Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snowden can do to turn this around? Bond trying to stall but Snowden improves his position.
Snowden drags the fight down to the ground.
Bond wants to stand but Snowden is controlling his posture from full guard. Bond controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden striking off his back but it's not causing Bond any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bond stopping the sweep attempt from Snowden. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowden is on top in guard.
Snowden throws a big elbow that misses. Snowden stands up from guard. Let's bang! Snowden has his takedown stuffed and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Snowden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bond. Snowden gets a takedown into half guard. Snowden decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Snowden fails with the takedown. Bond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bond wants it to stay on the feet. Bond throwing a counter right hand but Snowden manages to avoid it. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Snowden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snowden closes the distance looking to clinch and Bond counters with a three punch combo that has Snowden backing up. Snowden nods at Bond to acknowledge the strikes. Nash Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Snowden instigates a clinch. Snowden misses with a knee to the head. Snowden jumps into guard, dragging Bond to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bond postures up.
Snowden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Snowden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snowden striking off his back but it's not causing Bond any problems. Snowden tries to land a sweep but no joy. Snowden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snowden is adopting a defensive guard. Snowden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bond defends it easily. 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 Nash Bond 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! The fight stays on the outside here - Snowden looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice shot by Bond. Bond stuffs the takedown attempt from Snowden. Snowden gets slowly back to his feet. Bond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Snowden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bond is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Snowden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Snowden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bond paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nash Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Snowden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Snowden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snowden off to one side. Snowden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Snowden throws a nice looking combination but Bond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A little feinted left hand from Bond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Snowden drops his hands momentarily and Bond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Snowden rushes Bond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bond is looking to break free of the clinch but Snowden has double underhooks. Snowden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Snowden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Snowden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snowden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Snowden shoots for a takedown but Bond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Snowden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snowden shoots in for a takedown but Bond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Snowden doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bond counters with a left and a right that stings Snowden. Snowden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Alan Snowden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by Bond. A jab from Bond does it's job there. Snowden fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snowden's head. Bond scores with the left hand. Snowden knows he should have avoided that one. Snowden closes the distance and clinches. Snowden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bond just stands there and leans against the cage. Snowden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bond lands a glancing blow to the side of Snowden's head. Alan Snowden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Snowden throws a leg kick and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Nash Bond showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bond, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nash Bond! Nash Bond 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 Max Imum Jr (ranked 4970 p4p, 25703 weight class) and Kamso Kane (ranked 468 p4p, 534 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Imum Jr! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamso Kane! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kane looks for a takedown but Imum Jr sprawls well. Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kamso Kane has been cut. Imum Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Imum Jr prevents it.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
Imum Jr clinches with his opponent.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Imum Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Imum Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kane looking for a takedown. Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imum Jr stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane looks winded! Kane has Imum Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Imum Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Imum Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt. Imum Jr is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now. Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kane wants to take the fight to the mat but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr connects with a jab. Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Imum Jr misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target. Good standup being displayed there by Imum Jr as he connects with a hook. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely. Imum Jr misses with the combination.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Imum Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet. Nice defenses there by Kane. Imum Jr misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range. Imum Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Imum Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Imum Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out. Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr strikes. Imum Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target. Kane slips under a jab. Imum Jr with a hook. Imum Jr lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
Imum Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well. Imum Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage. Imum Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Imum Jr. No joy for Kane on that attempt. Imum Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Imum Jr scores with a nice strike. Kane shoots in for a takedown but Imum Jr shows good takedown defense. Imum Jr instigates a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Imum Jr throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease. Good shot there by Imum Jr. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards. Kane wants a takedown.
Imum Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Imum Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Imum Jr thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth. Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kane is breathing heavily. Imum Jr looks to land a strike but Kane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imum Jr. Imum Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Imum Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Imum Jr tries to stand but Kane is controlling from the bottom. Imum Jr throws a big elbow that misses. Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Imum Jr throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely. Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr has his hands on Kane's head, controlling the position. Imum Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Imum Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around? Imum Jr continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard. Imum Jr wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. Kane looking to control.
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imum Jr defends well. Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kane has momentary wrist control but Imum Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard. Well, if Imum Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Imum Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Imum Jr manages to pass to mount!
Imum Jr raining down shots from the mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kane is squirming around, avoiding Imum Jr's attempts to control the action. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Imum Jr has taken the fight into the clinch. Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat. Imum Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr is pressed up against the cage. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Imum Jr down to the mat. Imum Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imum Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat. Imum Jr darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage. Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imum Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imum Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kane back to the cage. Imum Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imum Jr throws a series of strikes that have Kane backpedaling.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage. Kane tries for a takedown but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks.
Imum Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Imum Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Imum Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Imum Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Imum Jr stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position. Kane is looking to sweep but instead, Imum Jr has passed into half guard.
Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kane is not content to let Imum Jr control the position. Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though. Imum Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Imum Jr sits in half guard. Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imum Jr. Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Imum Jr. Imum Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Imum Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. Imum Jr throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely. Kane tries to roll over but Imum Jr keeps him under control. Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Imum Jr wants to stand up but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Imum Jr is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr. Imum Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks. Imum Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane. Imum Jr misses with a double jab.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imum Jr as he avoids it easily. Imum Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Imum Jr clinches. Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt. Imum Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately. Imum Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. That's time! Imum Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage. Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately. Imum Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control. Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Imum Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Imum Jr controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kane stops Imum Jr from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out. Imum Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.
Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Imum Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr. Imum Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Imum Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Imum Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Imum Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Imum Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Imum Jr has hold of one of Kane's legs. Kane is fighting the takedown attempt but Imum Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imum Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imum Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet. Imum Jr pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Imum Jr is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Imum Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Imum Jr throws a strike but Kane avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Max Imum Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Imum Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Imum Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Imum Jr trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr had his way with Kamso Kane in that round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Kane moves out of range of the strikes. Kane has a takedown stuffed. Imum Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Imum Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kane blocks a head kick by Imum Jr.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Imum Jr instigates a clinch. Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imum Jr lands with an overhand left. Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Imum Jr tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Imum Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Imum Jr lands a left hand.
Imum Jr can't get the takedown.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Imum Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imum Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily. Kane feints the counter takedown. Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well. Imum Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Imum Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it. Kane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Imum Jr throws a jab when Kane was well out of range. Max Imum Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr misses the shot to the body. Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kane staying out of range there. No joy there for Imum Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage. Kane is looking for a takedown. Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Imum Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kane tumbling to the mat - Imum Jr dives into Kane's guard. Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Imum Jr is aware though and is defending well. Kane has his foot on Imum Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imum Jr works his way back into a safe position though. Imum Jr is stalling in the full guard. Kane trying to control the position.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Imum Jr controlling from the top position. Imum Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Imum Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kane trying to hold on to Imum Jr's head to control him but Imum Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Imum Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well Imum Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:42 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr! Max Imum Jr retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devan Frost (ranked 5351 p4p, 3684 weight class) and Jimmy Walker (ranked 509 p4p, 423 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devan Frost! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Walker! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Frost tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Walker moves out of range as Frost strikes. Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Frost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight. Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Frost. Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker. Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily. Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker. Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow. Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walker moves out of range of the strikes. Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks. Frost is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Walker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Frost throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a straight right hand. Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Frost swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. A swing and a miss from Frost. As Frost backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walker loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch. Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frost. Frost misses with a left hand and Walker counters with a left to the body. Frost looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy. Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost misses with a hook to the body
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking. Frost scores with a hook. Frost swinging wildly here.
As Frost backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frost throws a big shot that misses. Frost misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Frost swinging wildly here.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frost misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet. Frost swinging wildly here.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - Frost coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker throws a counter combo. Frost misses with a wild combination.
As Frost backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all. We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab. Walker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Frost throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost. Walker throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem. Walker ducks under a wild hook from Frost. Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot. Walker avoids the body shot from Frost.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frost misses with a right hand and Walker counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frost misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. Frost misses with a jab to the body
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. Nice body punch from Frost. Frost misses with a right hand and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. Devan Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range. Walker throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem. Frost misses with a double jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Walker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frost has got the better of the exchanges. Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Walker's head back.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frost throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range. Devan Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Walker does it's job there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Frost throws a right and a left that both miss. Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Frost looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range. Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Walker moves away from the strike by Frost. Walker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost misses with a double jab
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Devan Frost is winning the standup battle so far. Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs. Frost misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body. Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walker ducks under a wild hook from Frost. Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Frost scores with a decent looking hook. Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost misses with a straight left. Walker throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem. Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. Frost misses with a hook to the body
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. Frost throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing. Walker throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost clearly takes 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. Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Frost misses with a looping right. Frost throws a combination that misses and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A punch combination from Frost misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Walker counter with a right hand. Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Frost misses. Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a straight right hand. Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively. No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Walker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Frost misses with a hook to the body
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Frost throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily. Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Walker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away. Frost throws a hook but Walker blocks it. Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost misses the shot to the body. Walker throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem. Walker staying out of range there. Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away. A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Devan Frost will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Frost loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch. Walker ducks under a wild hook from Frost. Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Frost misses with a left hand and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Frost misses with a double jab.
Walker throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Frost misses with a hook
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost throws a sloppy body shot
letting Walker counter with a right hand. Frost throws a sloppy body shot
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Walker 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. Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Walker staying out of range there. Frost closes the distance and lands a one-two. Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walker moves away from the strike by Frost. Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body. Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing. Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. Walker avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Devan Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it. A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frost misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Frost throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily. A countering left hand to the body from Walker misses. Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frost looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely. Walker throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devan Frost! Devan Frost retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Ty Brown (ranked 3786 p4p, 4909 weight class) and Jake Wooden (ranked 419 p4p, 486 weight class). Jake Wooden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ty Ty Brown's chin.
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Good wrestling Counter fighter Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Solid chin |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ty Ty Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Wooden! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wooden. Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wooden sprawls and moves away. Wooden takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wooden sprawls and moves away. Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight. Wooden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side. Ty Ty Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wooden. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wooden tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance. Wooden misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Brown attempts a counter takedown but Wooden avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wooden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away. Brown feinted with a counter takedown. Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wooden. Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Wooden has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Wooden is looking for a takedown. Brown has hold of one of Wooden's legs. Wooden is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wooden's guard. Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wooden is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. Wooden tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wooden sees it coming and defends easily. Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Wooden defends the submission attempt. Wooden is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wooden defend it? Brown steps over the head and cranks it - Wooden is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ty Ty Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baum (ranked 3556 p4p, 25705 weight class) and Fred Doggen (ranked 399 p4p, 587 weight class). Baum comes to the cage accompanied by My Dick - Mickey Avalon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Baum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Doggen! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doggen tries a head kick but it misses.
Doggen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baum tries to avoid it but Doggen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baum to the ground. Baum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Baum lands with a cross. Baum stuffs the takedown attempt from Doggen. Doggen gets slowly back to his feet. Doggen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baum as he jumps to the side. Adam Baum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Doggen. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baum. Doggen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baum but Baum pushes him off and we're back to square one. Baum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baum misses with the combination.
Doggen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baum finds it's way round the side to connect with Doggen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. OH! Doggen has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Baum smells blood and charges in for the finish! Baum unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Doggen sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Baum! Adam Baum decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 2111 p4p, 3645 weight class) and Antoine Vargas (ranked 271 p4p, 413 weight class). Jonesy McGuffin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Granite chin |
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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Vargas! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGuffin moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas. McGuffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuffin's head backwards. Some wild striking there from Vargas.
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right. Vargas misses the shot to the body. Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range. McGuffin looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well. Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vargas leaves McGuffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. McGuffin connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuffin is defended easily by Vargas. Vargas walks into a straight right hand from McGuffin. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vargas is looking to chop away at McGuffin's legs. Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Some wild striking there from McGuffin.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Antoine Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGuffin throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease. Vargas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Vargas tries a low kick but McGuffin avoids it. McGuffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Vargas is looking for the big counter here. McGuffin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. McGuffin scores with a nice strike. McGuffin staying out of range there. A jab from McGuffin misses. Vargas scores with a head kick. McGuffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuffin scores with a body shot.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a hook but McGuffin blocks it. McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jab from McGuffin. McGuffin connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off. Vargas tries to score with a low kick but McGuffin moves his leg out of the way. Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas throws a series of punches but McGuffin avoids them all with ease. McGuffin scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGuffin is looking to counter punch. Vargas throws a head kick that misses. Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A nice inside leg kick there by McGuffin. That's going to slow Vargas down. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. McGuffin thuds his right hand into Vargas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Vargas. Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet. Vargas slips a jab from McGuffin. Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuffin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin checks it. McGuffin checks a leg kick. A jab from McGuffin misses. Vargas throws a big counter head kick but McGuffin avoids it with no problem. Vargas throws a low kick, looking for McGuffin's leg but McGuffin calmly moves out of range. Vargas walks into a jab. Nice jab there from McGuffin. McGuffin scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGuffin takes a body punch but keeps moving. McGuffin looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range. Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range. McGuffin connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuffin. McGuffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vargas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin. McGuffin connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off. McGuffin throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range. McGuffin lands a jab to the nose. Vargas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuffin. McGuffin checks a leg kick. McGuffin blocks a leg kick. McGuffin misses with a looping left. Vargas takes one on the button. Vargas takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses. McGuffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuffin checks a leg kick. McGuffin works the jab nicely. Left hook, right uppercut from McGuffin. Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Vargas moves forwards but McGuffin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range. Vargas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin. McGuffin checks a leg kick. Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vargas slips a jab and a cross from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot. McGuffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vargas throws the left hand but McGuffin avoids the punch easily. Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head. Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuffin is defended easily by Vargas. Vargas moves out of range of the strikes. Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin. McGuffin jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGuffin looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards. McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses. McGuffin avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vargas throws a hook to the side of McGuffin's head but McGuffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vargas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuffin. Vargas lands with a good body shot. Vargas scores with a jab to the body. Vargas with a body punch. A glancing blow. McGuffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a right hand to the side of the head. No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A big right from Vargas misses. Vargas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuffin rather than just go for the knockout. McGuffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vargas tries to land a leg kick but McGuffin saw it coming and moves away.
McGuffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vargas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuffin. Vargas throws out a leg kick but McGuffin moves out of range and Vargas only half commits. Vargas slips under a jab from McGuffin. Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily. McGuffin half committed to a counter leg kick. Vargas misses with a leg kick. McGuffin with a hook. Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuffin swinging wildly here.
Vargas misses with the combination.
McGuffin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jonesy McGuffin is winning the standup battle so far. McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
McGuffin moves away from the strike by Vargas. McGuffin feinted there with a counter leg kick. McGuffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Antoine Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuffin connects with a solid leg kick. Vargas slips a straight right by McGuffin. McGuffin cracks Vargas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McGuffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuffin. McGuffin thuds his shin into the meat of Vargas's side. Nice shot lands for McGuffin. McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McGuffin scores with a punch to the head. McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice defenses there by Vargas. Vargas tried to score with a low kick but McGuffin checks it. McGuffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. 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! Vargas blocks a jab. Vargas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. McGuffin checks a leg kick. Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick from McGuffin, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuffin throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range. Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuffin throws out the jab. Vargas thumps McGuffin with a low kick. McGuffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around? McGuffin is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks. Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McGuffin thows a left - swing and a miss! McGuffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuffin lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGuffin misses with a head kick.
Vargas tries a low kick but McGuffin avoids it. Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vargas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuffin is out of range. McGuffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A jab from Vargas misses. Vargas throws a nice looking combination but McGuffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. McGuffin scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one. A nice inside leg kick there by McGuffin. That's going to slow Vargas down. McGuffin throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily. A countering left hand to the body from Vargas misses. A jab from Vargas does it's job there. Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vargas tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuffin is wise to it. McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McGuffin slips under a jab from Vargas. Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McGuffin wants to land a leg kick but Vargas is out of range. Vargas slips a jab and a cross from McGuffin.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut. A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target. Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy. This has been an exciting period of action! Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McGuffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas. Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vargas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A head kick misses from Vargas. Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas. Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily. McGuffin dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McGuffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
A lazy left from McGuffin finds it's target. McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin. Vargas tries to move into range but McGuffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGuffin misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a solid leg kick but McGuffin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vargas. McGuffin lands with a kick to the temple. Vargas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range. McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming. A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target. McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot. Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuffin moves out of range as Vargas strikes. McGuffin throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range. Vargas getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice jab. Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuffin, before circling back to the center of the mat. As McGuffin backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but McGuffin manages to avoid it all. Vargas scores with a hook to the body. McGuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Vargas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Vargas loads up on a big right hand but McGuffin slips the punch. Vargas slips a jab from McGuffin. McGuffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas is looking to chop away at McGuffin's legs. McGuffin misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
McGuffin jabs Vargas right on the nose. Vargas blinks but takes it well. McGuffin throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McGuffin throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily. Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by McGuffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuffin. McGuffin slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
McGuffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head. McGuffin scores with a leg kick.
McGuffin lands an overhand right. Good work by McGuffin as he checks the leg kick. Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vargas looks to land a right hand but McGuffin moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vargas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuffin back to the cage. Vargas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice jab there from McGuffin. McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely. Jab from Vargas. McGuffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McGuffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuffin duly obliges. Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from McGuffin both land. Nice combination. Vargas misses with a wild body shot. Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vargas scores with a nice head shot. Vargas looks to throw the jab but McGuffin is out of range. Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! McGuffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuffin manages to avoid it. McGuffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a straight left. McGuffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McGuffin misses with a straight left. Vargas is looking for the big counter here. McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right. Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss! McGuffin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas throws the left hand but McGuffin avoids the punch easily. McGuffin throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin. Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuffin is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. McGuffin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. McGuffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head. Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. McGuffin catches Vargas right on the button with a cross. McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
McGuffin has a takedown stuffed. Vargas misses with an uppercut. McGuffin saw that one coming. A jab from McGuffin does it's job there. Vargas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas walks into a left hand. McGuffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McGuffin lands with a cross. McGuffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas misses with a hook. McGuffin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab lands there for McGuffin. Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin. Vargas lands a high kick!
Vargas throws a head kick that misses. McGuffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. McGuffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vargas missing with a left hand there. McGuffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. An attempted straight right counter from McGuffin misses the target. Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vargas ducks under a wild hook from McGuffin. Vargas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuffin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. McGuffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuffin lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuffin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas throws a hook but McGuffin avoids it easily. Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuffin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McGuffin scores with a nice right hand.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Vargas throws a low kick but McGuffin moves out of range easily. McGuffin lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Vargas throws a head kick that misses. McGuffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away. Vargas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuffin jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGuffin looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well. Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away. McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McGuffin defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from McGuffin misses the target. Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. No joy there for McGuffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily. Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin had his way with Antoine Vargas in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little feinted left hand from McGuffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut. Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuffin is just out of range. Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGuffin scores with a jab to the head.
McGuffin throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McGuffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed McGuffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A big right from Vargas misses. Vargas throws the kick towards the body but McGuffin avoids it. McGuffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McGuffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuffin misses with a hook. McGuffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuffin somewhat. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. McGuffin looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Vargas. McGuffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas. McGuffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Vargas misses with a body shot.
McGuffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuffin throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily. Vargas wants to land a leg kick but McGuffin is out of range. McGuffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuffin. Vargas looks to throw the jab but McGuffin is out of range. Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A big left from McGuffin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vargas blocks the body kick.
Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range. Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin. McGuffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively. McGuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side. 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! Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McGuffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McGuffin misses with the combination.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely. An inside leg kick from Vargas misses. Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range. Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing. McGuffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A swing and a miss from Vargas. Vargas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McGuffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook. McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuffin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vargas takes one on the button. McGuffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick. Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. McGuffin scores with a jab. McGuffin fails to land the takedown. Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Vargas tried to score with a low kick but McGuffin checks it. Vargas throws a one two combo.
Vargas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Antoine Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jonesy McGuffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vargas tries to move into range but McGuffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A punch combination from McGuffin misses. Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming. Vargas tries to bum rush McGuffin with a series of wild strikes but McGuffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vargas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonesy McGuffin. Well McGuffin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonesy McGuffin! Jonesy McGuffin retains his welterweight title! Jonesy McGuffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Hamilton (ranked 2127 p4p, 3341 weight class) and Ricky Ticky (ranked 260 p4p, 377 weight class). Randy Hamilton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Hamilton! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ticky! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ticky throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely. Hamilton slips a jab and a cross from Ticky.
Hamilton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ticky sprawls and moves away. Ticky with a jab. A jab from Ticky does it's job there. Hamilton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ticky throws a shot from downtown. Hamilton moves away and avoids it. Hamilton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A slow jab from Ticky misses its intended target. As Ticky tries to get set, Hamilton tries to push him back and clinch up but Ticky manages to avoid the attempt. Sloppy strikes from Ticky. Those never looked like landing. Ticky cracks Hamilton with a right hand to the side of the head. Ticky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ticky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ticky throws the left hand but Hamilton avoids the punch easily. Ticky lands the left hand. Hamilton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good exchange - Ticky coming out on top. Hamilton is rocked! Ticky lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hamilton tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Ticky! Ricky Ticky is the new light heavyweight champion!
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