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JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Drechsler (ranked 25460 p4p, 5272 weight class) and Tom Branch (ranked 428 p4p, 398 weight class). Drechsler's entrance music is Back in Black. A fine choice. Branch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 28 by Zach Bryan. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drechsler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Branch!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drechsler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Branch tries to bum rush Drechsler with a series of wild strikes but Drechsler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drechsler shoots in but no luck this time.
Drechsler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Branch, pushing him back against the cage.
Branch looking for a takedown.
Drechsler is looking to control Branch's arms but Branch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drechsler has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drechsler.
The referee calls for Branch to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Branch walks away with a smile on his face. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drechsler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branch somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Branch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drechsler regains guard.
Drechsler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Branch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Branch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branch throws a sloppy head kick and Drechsler moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drechsler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Drechsler backs off Branch throws a huge counter combo but Drechsler manages to avoid it all.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Drechsler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drechsler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branch throws a head kick that misses.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch but Branch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drechsler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler is not content to let Branch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Branch controls the position.
Branch working away.
Branch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drechsler sneaks back into half guard.
Branch slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drechsler trying to control here.
Drechsler tries to roll over but Branch keeps him under control.
Branch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Branch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drechsler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Branch counters with a single leg into guard. Drechsler didn't expect that.
Drechsler keeping full guard, as Branch tries to pass.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Branch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Branch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Branch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Branch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Branch content to control rather than advance.
Drechsler is looking to control Branch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drechsler avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drechsler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Branch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drechsler tries to get to full guard but Branch has control of the leg.
Branch is taking a breather. Drechsler 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drechsler avoids the head kick by Branch.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Drechsler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drechsler tries to land a front kick but Branch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Branch moves out of range.
Drechsler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Branch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branch moves away.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Branch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drechsler.
Drechsler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branch circles away quickly and effectively.
Drechsler leaves Branch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Branch shoots in for a takedown but Drechsler shows good takedown defense.
Branch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drechsler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drechsler is trying to improve his position.
Branch slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drechsler is not content to let Branch control the position.
Drechsler can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Branch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Branch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drechsler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Branch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Branch landing a few strikes.
Branch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drechsler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler wants to control but Branch postures up.
Branch tries to stand but Drechsler is controlling his head.
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler dodges the ground and pound from Branch.
A lull in the action here as Branch stalls from top position.
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes.
Drechsler seems a little lost for a moment, as Branch dominates the positioning.
Tom Branch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Branch working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drechsler seems a little lost for a moment, as Branch dominates the positioning.
Tom Branch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drechsler keeps working.
Drechsler is trying to get back to half guard.
Branch controls the position from side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drechsler moves in looking to clinch but Branch pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Branch swivels and escapes.
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Branch circles away.
Branch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drechsler as he jumps to the side.
Drechsler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Branch sprawls and moves away.
Drechsler avoids the head kick by Branch.
Branch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drechsler struggling a bit here.
Branch just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branch tries to stand but Drechsler is controlling his head.
Branch trying to control the position but Drechsler is working away.
Branch controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branch working the ground and pound from side control.
Tom Drechsler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Branch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Branch 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Branch!
Tom Branch opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wathjee Johnson (ranked 3532 p4p, 25453 weight class) and Marcel Blackwell (ranked 192 p4p, 269 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by https://youtu.be/GoCOg8ZzUfg?si=lkv4GjksYR3wHuu3. Marcel Blackwell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wathjee Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcel Blackwell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Blackwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackwell dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Blackwell's head and hops out.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Blackwell.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Blackwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Blackwell walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Blackwell drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blackwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackwell prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Blackwell trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Blackwell is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blackwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackwell looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell wants to clinch.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackwell walks into a left hand.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwell.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Blackwell tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Blackwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Blackwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blackwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blackwell is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Blackwell fails with the takedown
and Blackwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackwell dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Blackwell's head and hops out.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Blackwell.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackwell momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Blackwell is breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson cracks Blackwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Blackwell on that attempt.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson digs a good hook to Blackwell's body.
Blackwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Blackwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackwell on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wathjee Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwell tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Wathjee Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackwell in his tracks.
Marcel Blackwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Blackwell's head back.
Blackwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Blackwell fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blackwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Blackwell's defenses.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Blackwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Blackwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Blackwell tries to clinch up.
Blackwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Johnson catches Blackwell right on the button with a cross.
Blackwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackwell shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackwell tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Blackwell didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Johnson.
Blackwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Blackwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcel Blackwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackwell shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackwell.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a combination. Blackwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Blackwell shoots in.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Johnson.
Marcel Blackwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson cracks Blackwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wathjee Johnson!
Wathjee Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Waters (ranked 25459 p4p, 3743 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 342 p4p, 291 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phoenix Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Hanma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Waters sprawls well. Waters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Hanma feints the counter takedown.
Hanma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waters's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma lands strikes from half guard.
Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Waters is looking to improve his position.
Waters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanma tries to control but Waters wriggling away.
The referee warns Waters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hanma with shots to the head and body - Waters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hanma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
 Waters is rocked!
Hanma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Waters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters wants to control but Hanma is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanma scoring with strikes but Waters is staying in there.
A big strike lands for Hanma! That's really hurt Waters and he's turned his back - Hanma keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hanma jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakup Idrizaj (ranked 3607 p4p, 4618 weight class) and Seon Sand Jang (ranked 281 p4p, 325 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakup Idrizaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seon Sand Jang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idrizaj instigates a clinch.
Idrizaj lands an elbow that stopped Jang in his tracks for a moment.
Jang tries to pull guard but Idrizaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jang wants to get back to striking at distance but Idrizaj won't allow it.
Idrizaj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Idrizaj manages to pull guard.
Jang tries to free his leg and advance position but Idrizaj is retaining full guard.
Idrizaj is looking to stand up but Jang isn't so interested in that idea.
Jang distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang being controlled here momentarily.
Jang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang stops Idrizaj from standing up.
Idrizaj is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Idrizaj manages to break the clinch.
Jang tries to clinch there but Idrizaj circles away.
Jang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Idrizaj wants to stand back up but Jang manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idrizaj is looking for a sweep.
Idrizaj on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idrizaj has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang swings around for an armbar but Idrizaj sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jang's guard.
Idrizaj wanted to stand there but Jang had control of the position.
Idrizaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idrizaj postures up.
Idrizaj wants to stand and escape but instead Jang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jang trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
Jang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jang passes into half guard.
Jang prevents Idrizaj from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idrizaj keeps working.
Idrizaj is looking for a sweep. Jang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jang working over Idrizaj with some ground and pound. Idrizaj looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idrizaj pushes Jang off and gets back to his feet.
Idrizaj instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Idrizaj.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakup Idrizaj dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Idrizaj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jang avoids it really well and circles away.
Idrizaj leaves Jang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Idrizaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang can do to turn this around?
Jang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Idrizaj.
Jang shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj shows good takedown defense.
Idrizaj feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrizaj rushes Jang and presses him up against the cage.
Idrizaj pulls guard successfully.
Idrizaj wants to stand and escape but Jang is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang preventing the sweep.
Jang trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jang is looking to stand up but Idrizaj won't let him.
Idrizaj 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jang throws a strike but Idrizaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Idrizaj is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jang tries to pull guard but Idrizaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seon Sand Jang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang is trying to force a seperation but Idrizaj has the dominant position.
Idrizaj tries to pull guard but Jang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Idrizaj tries to pull guard but Jang holds him up against the cage and eventually Idrizaj drops back down to his feet.
Idrizaj controlling the action here for a moment.
Jang looking to slow down the pace here.
Jang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idrizaj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Idrizaj prevents it.
Idrizaj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jang looking to slow down the pace here.
Jang tries to land a knee to the head but Idrizaj blocks with his arms.
Idrizaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Idrizaj manages to pull guard.
Jang wants to control from the top but Idrizaj keeps moving.
Jang throws a strike but Idrizaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idrizaj decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jang, up you get!
Idrizaj dives in and grabs Jang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jang pushes down on Idrizaj's head and hops out.
Jang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jang tries to clinch there but Idrizaj circles away.
Jang tries for a takedown but Idrizaj circles away easily
and Idrizaj counters by moving into the clinch.
Jang is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idrizaj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Idrizaj cracks Jang with a nice body shot.
Jang is looking to control Idrizaj's arms but Idrizaj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jang has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakup Idrizaj dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Idrizaj as Jang shoots in.
Idrizaj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seon Sand Jang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jang misses with a head kick.
Jang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jang has a takedown stuffed.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seon Sand Jang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Idrizaj circles away.
Idrizaj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jang goes for a double leg but Idrizaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Idrizaj continues to drive forward.
Jang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idrizaj closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang is trying to pull guard but Idrizaj has him pressed against the cage.
Idrizaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jang shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj shows good takedown defense.
Idrizaj lands a high kick!
Idrizaj rushes Jang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Idrizaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idrizaj dives in for a single leg takedown but Jang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jang tries to counter with a clinch but Idrizaj shakes him off and moves away.
Idrizaj lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Idrizaj.
Idrizaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jang after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idrizaj scores a nice knee to the body.
Idrizaj pulls guard effortlessly.
Idrizaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jang's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idrizaj gets to his feet. Jang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Idrizaj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idrizaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jang counters with a left and a right that stings Idrizaj.
Idrizaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Idrizaj manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Idrizaj.
Jang leaves Idrizaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jang throws a head kick that misses.
Idrizaj lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Idrizaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jang tries to clinch but Idrizaj is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jang with that takedown attempt.
Idrizaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That kick from Idrizaj tenderised Jang's leg. Jang is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Idrizaj.
No luck for Idrizaj with that takedown attempt.
Jang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seon Sand Jang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakup Idrizaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jang misses with a double jab
and Idrizaj counters with a three punch combo that has Jang backing up. Jang nods at Idrizaj to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakup Idrizaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Idrizaj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakup Idrizaj!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Prescott (ranked 3212 p4p, 25452 weight class) and Conner Contreras (ranked 178 p4p, 251 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
142
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24
135
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 London, Samuel Prescott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conner Contreras!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prescott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prescott.
Contreras is sitting in close to Prescott's body. Prescott has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Contreras is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Contreras is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Prescott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Prescott!
Samuel Prescott spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Taylor (ranked 4837 p4p, 3301 weight class) and Rick Viaz (ranked 386 p4p, 295 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
154
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163
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Viaz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viaz has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Viaz jumps guard.
Taylor trying to control but Viaz is working from the bottom.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Viaz keeps moving.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor stops Viaz from standing up.
Viaz trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Viaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control but Viaz is working from the bottom.
Taylor prevents Viaz from getting back to his feet.
Viaz keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viaz has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Viaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Viaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Viaz keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viaz has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Viaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Viaz wants the takedown. Taylor is fighting it off but Viaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taylor's guard against the cage.
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!
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Viaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor 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.
Viaz controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viaz wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Viaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viaz is one step ahead there.
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.
Viaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taylor has his foot on Viaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Viaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Viaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Viaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taylor to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Viaz.
Viaz is putting a hurting on Taylor here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Viaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Viaz.
Viaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viaz postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Viaz content to stall in guard here.
Rick Viaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viaz is one step ahead there.
Viaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor throws a hook but Viaz avoids it easily.
Viaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Viaz scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Viaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Taylor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viaz defends well and Taylor ends up having to push Viaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viaz has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Viaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Viaz taking a breather here.
Taylor tries to buck Viaz off but Viaz is having none of it.
Viaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viaz looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Viaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Viaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well.
Viaz takes a little break here. Taylor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Viaz cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to remain calm as Viaz controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Viaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viaz swivels and escapes.
Viaz misses with a two punch combination.
Viaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viaz clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Viaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately.
Viaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viaz is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viaz content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viaz trying to control the pace.
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Viaz the control monster continue. Boring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Viaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Viaz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viaz decides to pull guard.
Viaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Viaz controlling the position.
Viaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Viaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Viaz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Viaz keeps moving.
Viaz trying to control the position.
John Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor trying to control but Viaz is working from the bottom.
Rick Viaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viaz seems keen to control Taylor's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Viaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viaz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Viaz!
The defeated John Taylor had this to say: 'i will be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Stone (ranked 3136 p4p, 4468 weight class) and Neil Park (ranked 172 p4p, 219 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 London, Wayne Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Park!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Park misses
and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. Park didn't expect that.
Park is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard.
Park keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Park has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Stone wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Park is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Park is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Park is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
Park looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Park looks winded!
Park keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Park is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Park manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Park's guard.
Park can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.
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.
Park throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Park sprawls well initially but Stone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Park pushes Stone off but Stone dives into side control.
Stone is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Park is trying to escape and Stone transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Park is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stone! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone!
Wayne Stone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phishiji Zamu (ranked 3902 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Terrance Williams (ranked 411 p4p, 358 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Zamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots and misses
and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Zamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Zamu moves away
and Zamu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zamu misses with a straight right.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zamu.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zamu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes one on the button.
 That has opened up Terrance Williams's cut even more.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses the body punch
and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams tries to bum rush Zamu with a series of wild strikes but Zamu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phishiji Zamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Williams.
Zamu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zamu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Terrance Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zamu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams looks winded!
Williams with a poor takedown
and Zamu counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terrance Williams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zamu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Zamu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zamu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zamu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zamu duly obliges.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Terrance Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phishiji Zamu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Ferrell (ranked 2581 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 238 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Ferrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Einstein looks to move away, Ferrell throws a big counter combo but Einstein just gets out of the way.
Einstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Ferrell blocks the low kick.
Einstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferrell blocks the body kick.
As Einstein tries to get set, Ferrell tries to push him back and clinch up but Einstein manages to avoid the attempt.
Einstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrell.
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferrell avoids the head kick by Einstein.
Ferrell is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein misses with a head kick.
Ferrell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Einstein scores with a spinning back kick!
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein takes a swing at Ferrell's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein lands with a kick to the temple. Ferrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Einstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Einstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferrell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferrell drops back looking for a leg! Einstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einstein manages to kick Ferrell off! Ferrell jumps back into Einstein's guard.
Ferrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Einstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrell has Einstein in his guard.
Ferrell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Einstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Einstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein 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.
Einstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferrell working for a triangle but Einstein defends it easily.
Ferrell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Einstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Einstein is looking to stand up but Ferrell won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell working for a triangle but Einstein defends it easily.
Einstein postures up.
Einstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Einstein defends well.
Einstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein is stalling in the full 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.
Ferrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Einstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Einstein clinches up with Ferrell and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Einstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.
Ferrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein instigates a clinch.
Ferrell blocks an uppercut.
Einstein gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Einstein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferrell is trying to trip Einstein. He has hold of a leg but Einstein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferrell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferrell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Einstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Einstein has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrell has a closed guard, preventing Einstein from standing up.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Ferrell keeps moving.
Ferrell is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein wants to stand but Ferrell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Einstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Einstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ferrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferrell prevents Einstein from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Einstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Einstein throws a push kick but Ferrell slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Einstein misses
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Einstein shrugs it off.
Einstein looks for the body kick but Ferrell saw that one coming.
Einstein throws a body kick that misses.
Einstein throws a low kick, looking for Ferrell's leg but Ferrell calmly moves out of range.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferrell is just out of range.
Einstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Einstein looks to land a body kick but Ferrell moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Einstein clinches.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Einstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein throws a nice head kick!
Einstein is breathing heavily.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick from Einstein misses.
Einstein misses with a body shot.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrell moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Einstein misses with a straight right.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Einstein throws a lazy head kick
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrell moves away.
Einstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Einstein clinches up against the cage.
Ferrell tries for a takedown but Einstein manages to get underhooks.
Ferrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferrell is trying to drag Einstein to the mat but Einstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferrell blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein missing with knees to the body.
Ferrell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ferrell prevents Einstein from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrell stops Einstein from getting back to his feet.
Ferrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Einstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrell.
Ferrell is trying to work for a kimura but Einstein is defending well.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Einstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrell.
Ferrell is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Einstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrell.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Ferrell has control of the leg.
Einstein kicks off Ferrell and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Einstein misses the target.
Einstein looks for the body kick but Ferrell saw that one coming.
Einstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Ferrell avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Einstein is predictable there
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Einstein is pressed up against the cage. Ferrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Einstein down to the mat. Einstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrell ducks under a wild hook from Einstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Einstein.
Einstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferrell.
Einstein misses with a wild body shot.
Einstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Einstein delivers a nice body kick.
Einstein tried to score with a low kick but Ferrell checks it.
Ferrell throws a big counter combination but Einstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein throws a body punch but Ferrell moves out of range.
Ferrell throws a big counter combination but Einstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Einstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferrell's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein throws a front kick that sends Ferrell stumbling back into the cage.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franco Ferrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Einstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferrell is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Einstein 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Li (ranked 1309 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Gunner Gibbs (ranked 97 p4p, 180 weight class). Mikael Li has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunner Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Gibbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbs somewhat.
Gibbs shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikael Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
Li tries to sprawl but Gibbs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibbs.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li moves into full guard.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Gibbs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gibbs stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li is rocked!
Gibbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Gibbs defends easily.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibbs stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs gets to his feet and stands over Li, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Li felt that one! Gibbs unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Li from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs is the new bantamweight champion!
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