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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Peachey (ranked 4019 p4p, 4216 weight class) and Kano Romero (ranked 492 p4p, 439 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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182 cm 18 183 0 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm 18 187 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Peachey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kano Romero! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peachey tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance. Peachey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Romero thuds a left hand into Peachey's body. Romero lands a jab. Romero lands with a hook. Peachey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Romero lands with a hook. Peachey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Peachey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Peachey should have avoided that one. Romero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Peachey sprawling to the canvas! Peachey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Romero finish him?!
Peachey is rocked! It looks like Steven Peachey has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Peachey misses with a low kick.
Oh Peachey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Romero lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Peachey falls backwards - clearly groggy! Romero dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kano Romero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Haley (ranked 4030 p4p, 4112 weight class) and Cobra Kai Muay Thai Jackson (ranked 419 p4p, 424 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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194 cm 18 260 0 - 0 - 0 |
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194 cm 18 240 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Tends to cut |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Haley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cobra Kai Muay Thai Jackson! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muay Thai Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Muay Thai Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muay Thai Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Haley counters with a straight right hand. It looks like Cobra Kai Muay Thai Jackson has been cut. Muay Thai Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Muay Thai Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haley drives through and clinches with Muay Thai Jackson against the cage.
Haley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muay Thai Jackson backwards. A bit of stalling here from Haley.
Haley blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Haley.
A short right from Haley on the inside. Haley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Haley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Haley for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Haley prevents Muay Thai Jackson from breaking the clinch. Haley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Muay Thai Jackson looks winded! A nice right hand lands inside from Haley.
That's one minute gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Haley scores with a shoulder strike. A frustrated look appears on Muay Thai Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Haley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Muay Thai Jackson to his knees! Haley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Haley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bruneau (ranked 4184 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Ruben Rodrigues (ranked 431 p4p, 436 weight class). Rodrigues comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Rey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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206 cm 18 235 0 - 0 - 0 |
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192 cm 18 271 0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Cardio machine |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Bruneau! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Rodrigues! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues with a jab. Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet. A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses. Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruneau looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away. Bruneau shoots and misses and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bruneau fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away. Rodrigues misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruneau fails with the takedown and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot. Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bruneau throws a solid leg kick but Rodrigues takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruneau. Bruneau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. Bruneau tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Bruneau tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rodrigues lands with a good body shot. Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away. Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rodrigues lands with a good body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau. Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruneau.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Bruneau moves out of range.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rodrigues takes a swing at Bruneau's ribcage but misses. Bruneau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues. Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bruneau tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance. Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rodrigues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruneau sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bruneau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Bruneau.
Bruneau shoots and misses and Rodrigues counters with a left to the body. Bruneau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Bruneau misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruneau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Bruneau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily. Rodrigues looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruneau on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rodrigues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruneau rather than just go for the knockout. Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy. Bruneau with a poor takedown and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues. Bruneau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau. Bruneau is breathing heavily. Bruneau misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bruneau walks into a left hand. Bruneau shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bruneau looks to clinch and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ruben Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Bruneau's head back.
A big left from Rodrigues misses. Bruneau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Rodrigues misses with a hook. Bruneau fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Bruneau's head but Bruneau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot. Bruneau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Rodrigues dominated that round. That's time! Bruneau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Bruneau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues. Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Bruneau on that attempt. Bruneau throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease. Bruneau goes for a double leg but Rodrigues avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigues continues to drive forward. It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bruneau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruneau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bruneau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bruneau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy. Bruneau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodrigues manages to circle out of the way. Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A shot to the liver by Bruneau. Beautiful body shot. Bruneau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut. Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruneau. Bruneau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rodrigues cracks Bruneau with a right hand to the side of the head. Bruneau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruneau gets slowly back to his feet. Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodrigues catches Bruneau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bruneau closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage. Bruneau stalling.
Bruneau tries to pull guard but Rodrigues forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rodrigues wants to break free but Bruneau has control.
Rodrigues wants to stall.
Bruneau manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bruneau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bruneau fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bruneau wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance. Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside. Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues jabs at Bruneau's body. Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bruneau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Bruneau is out of range. Bruneau fails in his attempt to clinch. Bruneau tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy. Rodrigues misses the shot to the body. Bruneau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bruneau looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bruneau throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target. Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruneau, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rodrigues throws a body punch but Bruneau moves out of range. Bruneau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodrigues throws a hook but Bruneau blocks it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bruneau tries to score with a low kick but Rodrigues moves his leg out of the way. Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Bruneau throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Bruneau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues. Teddy Bruneau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruneau is defended easily by Rodrigues. Bruneau dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Bruneau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target. Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Bruneau seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruneau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Bruneau with a poor takedown and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bruneau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues. Bruneau takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bruneau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bruneau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rodrigues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruneau. Bruneau ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues. Bruneau avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Bruneau appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bruneau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruneau's head backwards. Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot. Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruneau's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses. Bruneau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues. Bruneau tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ruben Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bruneau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick. Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Bruneau does a little dance to reset his feet. Rodrigues scores with the left hand. Bruneau knows he should have avoided that one. Nice body punch from Rodrigues. Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bruneau fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bruneau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruneau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bruneau. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau. Rodrigues appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Rodrigues lands the left hand. Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruneau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues. Bruneau wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance. Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruneau in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away. Bruneau moves out of range of the strikes. Bruneau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau. Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Bruneau's shoulder, as Bruneau tries to avoid the shot. Ruben Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bruneau misses with an uppercut. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau. Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodrigues duly obliges. Teddy Bruneau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau.
And that's the end of the fight! Ruben Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rodrigues winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Rodrigues! A relieved looking Ruben Rodrigues thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nam Ram (ranked 2832 p4p, 4876 weight class) and JJ King (ranked 167 p4p, 233 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 cm 19 140 2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nam Ram! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ King! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
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. Nice defenses there by Ram. Ram appears to be looking for a big counter. King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Ram misses the target. King throws a sloppy body shot
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings King. King misses with a series of wild punches.
Ram throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ram is looking for a counter combo. Ram slips under a jab. Ram definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. King misses with a body punch
and Ram counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. King dives in and grabs Ram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ram pushes down on King's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ram slips under a jab. King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ram moves out of range and avoids them all easily. King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ram comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! King stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ram is on him like rabid pit bull! King slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nam Ram!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Sherdog (ranked 4693 p4p, 25099 weight class) and Kalevi Maki (ranked 485 p4p, 571 weight class). Emmanuel Sherdog has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Sherdog! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Maki! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sherdog looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Maki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Sherdog has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Maki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sherdog. Sherdog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maki's half guard. Sherdog prevents Maki from standing back up.
Sherdog is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maki wants to get back to his feet. Sherdog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from Sherdog there. Maki is trying to stand.
Maki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sherdog scores with a couple of nice shots. Sherdog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sherdog in particular looking to stall. Sherdog drops an elbow to the side of Maki's head. Sherdog working the head and body with strikes. Sherdog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Sherdog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Maki is bucking up trying to escape but Sherdog cracks him with another couple of good strikes. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Maki has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sherdog won't let Maki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Sherdog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sherdog landing shots from mount. Maki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sherdog. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sherdog is working for a guillotine from mount but Maki frees his head quite easily.
Maki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Maki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sherdog.
Maki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. The referee warns Maki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sherdog breaks from Maki's wrist control and lands an elbow. Sherdog lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sherdog connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sherdog cracks Maki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sherdog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sherdog lands a nice shot to the head. BOOM! Sherdog connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sherdog lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maki hang on? Sherdog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sherdog swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Sherdog! An intense looking Emmanuel Sherdog took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Who the fook are you?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Poyzan Cloud (ranked 3466 p4p, 25290 weight class) and Paxton Becker (ranked 289 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm 19 160 1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm 18 165 0 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poyzan Cloud! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paxton Becker! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cloud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cloud lands with a straight right. Becker didn't see that one coming. Cloud looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Cloud is trying to control the action in half guard but Becker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cloud. Cloud wants to pass the guard but Becker is defending well. Cloud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Becker is looking for a sweep. Cloud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud winds up and cracks Becker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cloud is thwarting Becker's attempts to control the position. Cloud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becker has managed to free his arm - good work. Cloud thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cloud thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
Becker wants to get back to his feet.
Becker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cloud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Cloud trying to control from half guard but Becker is working away. Becker is trying to get back to full guard. Cloud is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Becker defends it well. Cloud thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Becker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloud. Cloud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becker has managed to free his arm - good work. Becker is trying to control but Cloud passes into side control!
Becker is looking for a sweep. Cloud lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Cloud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Becker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Becker is looking for a sweep. Cloud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Becker taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cloud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Cloud landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Becker wants to control but Cloud postures up. Cloud 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. Becker regains half guard. Cloud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Cloud is looking for a kimura here.
Cloud is working for a kimura but Becker is defending it quite comfortably.
Cloud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Becker is just riding it out for now. Cloud eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Becker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Cloud 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.
Becker works his way to full guard. Good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poyzan Cloud dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Cloud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Becker blocks a low kick nicely. Becker needs to keep his hands up - Cloud had a free shot at his head there. Cloud tries to bum rush Becker with a series of wild strikes but Becker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from Cloud.
Becker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Cloud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Cloud backs off Becker throws a huge counter combo but Cloud manages to avoid it all. Becker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Becker wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving. Becker controlling from the top position. Cloud wants to sweep here but Becker controlling him for the moment. Becker pushing down on Cloud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cloud gets full guard. Cloud working for a triangle but Becker defends it easily.
Cloud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Becker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Becker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cloud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Becker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cloud is tightening it up a little... Becker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Becker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Becker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cloud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Poyzan Cloud!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Hatfield (ranked 4528 p4p, 25132 weight class) and William Freeman (ranked 225 p4p, 254 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 cm 18 135 0 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovani Hatfield! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William Freeman! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Freeman wants to clinch. Freeman tries to clinch up. Hatfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A shot to the body from Hatfield misses and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freeman. Hatfield is trying to break free. Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freeman tries to stall but Hatfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freeman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatfield's defenses. Hatfield blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield is trying to break free. Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Hatfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage. Hatfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
Freeman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Freeman looking to slow down the pace here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Freeman. Hatfield closes the distance and lands a one-two. It looks like William Freeman has been cut. Freeman slips under a jab from Hatfield. Freeman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hatfield with a hook. Hatfield lands a jab. Freeman blocks a jab. Freeman slips under a jab. Hatfield throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily. Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though. Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hatfield swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch. Freeman slips a jab from Hatfield. Hatfield misses the shot to the body. Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range. Freeman throws a counter combo. Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it. Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Freeman stalling the fight.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hatfield avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
Hatfield avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position. Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatfield.
Hatfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hatfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Freeman pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield dominated that round. The cut man is working on William Freeman's cut. That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman. A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hatfield misses with a straight left. Freeman wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance. Freeman takes the fight into the clinch. Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hatfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around? Freeman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Hatfield in his tracks for a moment. Hatfield blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him. Hatfield can't break the clinch.
Freeman lands a knee to the body.
Hatfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freeman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hatfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Freeman lands a damaging elbow. Hatfield blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Freeman misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Hatfield in his tracks for a moment. Freeman has Hatfield pressed against the cage.
Freeman wants to stall.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Freeman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Freeman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatfield's defenses. Hatfield managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hatfield is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position.
That's four 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. Hatfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman. Freeman keeps control of Hatfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatfield avoids the damage to the body. Freeman lands an elbow inside that Hatfield shrugs off. It looks like Giovani Hatfield has been cut. Hatfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman. Hatfield has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Come on Freeman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hatfield working hard to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy. Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman. Hatfield throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it. Hatfield throws out a powerful jab. Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman. Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook but Freeman blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield. Hatfield misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it. Freeman wants to clinch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hatfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freeman's head backwards. Some wild striking there from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range. Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Freeman wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance. Hatfield throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely. Freeman is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch. Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield. Freeman tries to counter by closing the distance. Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield. Giovani Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far. Hatfield takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses. Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield. Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Freeman tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freeman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Freeman looks to move away, Hatfield throws a big counter combo but Freeman just gets out of the way. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield. Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Freeman avoiding damage.
Freeman avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Freeman. Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage. Hatfield tries to break free but Freeman pushes him back against the cage. Hatfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Freeman has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away. Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. William Freeman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hatfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Freeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Freeman lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Giovani Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hatfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Hatfield! After the big win, Giovani Hatfield made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trouble Som (ranked 2717 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Max Von Meyer (ranked 347 p4p, 402 weight class). Trouble Som had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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192 cm 19 220 3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Som! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Von Meyer! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Som, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Meyer lands a head shot. Som looks to throw the jab but Von Meyer is out of range. Som falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Meyer counters with a crisp one two that drops Som! Von Meyer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Som to his feet! Som is in big trouble! Som is rocked! Von Meyer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Som! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Max Von Meyer! A relieved looking Max Von Meyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerk McWanker (ranked 1316 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Justus Oneill (ranked 190 p4p, 181 weight class). McWanker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Im A Wanker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt Counter fighter Very quick |
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerk McWanker! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justus Oneill! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McWanker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Oneill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McWanker doesn't succeed with the takedown and Oneill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McWanker misses with a takedown and Oneill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerk McWanker. That's going to take a lot out of him. McWanker fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McWanker darts in looking for a takedown but Oneill gets double underhooks and turns McWanker into the cage. Oneill trying to land knees to the body.
Oneill breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oneill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Oneill sends McWanker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oneill is motioning to the referee to let McWanker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! McWanker is rocked! Oneill just misses with a punch to the body.
McWanker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. McWanker with a poor takedown and Oneill counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justus Oneill! Justus Oneill is the new light heavyweight champion! Our winner, Justus Oneill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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