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JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Hardy (ranked 4562 p4p, 5188 weight class) and Maximo Butler (ranked 260 p4p, 271 weight class). Butler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Caroline. Salvatore Hardy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximo Butler's chin.
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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 London, Salvatore Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximo Butler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Butler looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Butler just gets out of the way.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salvatore Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Butler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 Butler is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Butler misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler looks winded!
Hardy weaves into range and cracks Butler right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Butler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hardy is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salvatore Hardy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 3118 p4p, 3435 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 298 p4p, 330 weight class). Albert Einstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tomsett misses the shot to the body.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomsett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Einstein. Einstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Einstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomsett. That did some damage!
Einstein wants to clinch up but Tomsett keeps it at a distance.
Einstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Tomsett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomsett is looking to clinch but Einstein is avoiding it.
Tomsett scores with a jab. Einstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomsett avoids the head kick by Einstein.
Einstein staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Einstein.
Einstein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomsett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Einstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tomsett misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Tomsett. Those never looked like landing.
Tomsett scores with a nice strike.
Tomsett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Einstein is rocked!
Einstein misses with a head kick.
Einstein delivers a nice body kick.
Einstein connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett throws an overhand right that drops Einstein like a sack of potatoes! Tomsett dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dechlan Tomsett!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Asakura (ranked 2622 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Ben Boone (ranked 178 p4p, 253 weight class). Boone has chosen Here Comes the Boom as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kai Asakura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Boone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura scores with a one two! Boone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boone shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone throws a sloppy head kick
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Boone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone throws the kick towards the body but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Boone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boone prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Boone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone gets to mount! Asakura was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asakura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boone on the ground.
Asakura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boone controlling his opponent.
Asakura is trying to stand up.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Asakura is bucking up trying to escape but Boone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Boone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone has hold of Asakura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asakura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boone controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone is landing with some decent strikes but Asakura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Boone dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boone darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Boone into the cage.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura lands a nice looking body kick.
Asakura blocks the body kick.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Boone shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well.
Boone looks for a takedown but Asakura sprawls well.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asakura crunches a lovely knee into Boone's ribcage.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Boone has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Asakura.
Boone can't get the takedown.
Boone slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
Boone tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asakura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Boone has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Boone avoids them all with ease.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asakura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boone's efforts to push away.
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Boone circles away.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boone wants to counter with a clinch but Asakura pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoone.
Boone fails to land the takedown.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boone moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Asakura scores with a head kick. Boone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Asakura as Boone shoots in.
Asakura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.
Asakura is looking to stand back up but Boone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asakura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ben Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Asakura lands a head kick!
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boone pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Boone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone advances to half guard.
Boone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asakura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Asakura is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Boone locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Asakura is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Boone!
A less than humble Ben Boone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Bond (ranked 2278 p4p, 3171 weight class) and Bobby Stuarts (ranked 190 p4p, 256 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Bond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Stuarts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuarts thows a leg kick but Bond checks it
and Bond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stuarts!
Stuarts can't do much from the bottom here.
Bond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stuarts is looking for a sweep.
Bond tries for a kimura but Stuarts is defending well.
Bond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stuarts, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond scoring with punches from side control.
Bond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stuarts has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuarts regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bond's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stuarts defends it well.
Stuarts wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
Bond controlling the action here.
Stuarts trying to control from the bottom.
Bond is trying to control. Stuarts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stuarts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuarts is looking to improve his position.
Bond is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stuarts wants to control but Bond is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bond is looking for a kimura but Stuarts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bond to get the leverage.
Bond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bond is working for a submission of some sort.
Stuarts wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuarts wants to control but Bond is keeping busy.
Bond is trying to work for a kimura but Stuarts is defending well.
Stuarts tries to roll over but Bond keeps him under control.
Bond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stuarts sees it coming and defends easily.
Stuarts gets full guard.
Bond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bond 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.
Bond preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stuarts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bond has Stuarts in his guard.
Bond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Stuarts from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Bond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stuarts.
Stuarts connects with a high kick.
Will Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stuarts throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stuarts.
That kick from Stuarts tenderised Bond's leg. Bond is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuarts. That's going to slow Bond down.
Stuarts throws a nice head kick!
Stuarts thows a body kick. Bond tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stuarts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuarts scores with a head kick.
 Bond is rocked!
Stuarts throws a body kick that misses
and Bond counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oh Bond is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bond is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stuarts as he works his way to full guard.
Bond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond wants to control but Stuarts is keeping him busy.
Bond seems to have got his legs back now.
Bond wants to control for a moment but Stuarts uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bond is looking for a kimura but Stuarts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bond to get the leverage.
Bond is pressing down on Stuarts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stuarts is holding on for now.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Will Bond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bond is looking to take a break and control but Stuarts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bond seems to be looking for submissions.
Bond is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stuarts wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
Bond is looking to stall here but Stuarts recovers full guard.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stuarts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
Bond tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuarts is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stuarts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bond manages to get himself to full guard.
Stuarts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Stuarts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stuarts passes Bond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Stuarts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stuarts throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Stuarts throws a lazy head kick
and Bond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stuarts looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuarts, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bond content to stall in guard here.
Bond trying to control but Stuarts is working from the bottom.
Bond wants to pass the guard but Stuarts is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
Bond content to stall in guard here.
Bond wants to control from the top but Stuarts keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuarts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby Stuarts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuarts with the inside leg kick.
Stuarts throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Bond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stuarts looks for the body kick but Bond saw that one coming.
Stuarts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuarts trying to control from half guard but Bond is working away.
Stuarts trying to advance position but Bond counters by regaining guard.
Bond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stuarts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bond.
Bond regains half guard.
Bond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stuarts is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond is controlling Stuarts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stuarts stalling away here and it's allowed Bond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stuarts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Stuarts is pushing down on Bond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bond is fighting to maintain full guard but Stuarts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuarts is trying to control the action in half guard but Bond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Stuarts.
I think Stuarts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Stuarts! Bobby Stuarts retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan Sung Jung (ranked 2695 p4p, 3040 weight class) and Erwin Ertman (ranked 222 p4p, 248 weight class). Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie. Erwin Ertman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Ertman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ertman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ertman connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
Ertman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ertman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Ertman.
Ertman lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ertman.
Ertman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ertman.
Ertman lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ertman presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Ertman pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jung tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ertman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ertman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ertman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ertman lands with a right to the head.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Ertman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ertman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ertman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Still in the clinch, Ertman scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ertman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ertman gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ertman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ertman.
Ertman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jung or not.
Ertman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ertman cracks Jung with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ertman.
Ertman pushes Jung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ertman.
Ertman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ertman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ertman lands a shot to the body.
Jung takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ertman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ertman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ertman pushes Jung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ertman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ertman.
Ertman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ertman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ertman.
Ertman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ertman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ertman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Ertman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ertman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Good body shot from Ertman.
Ertman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ertman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Ertman lands with a light punch inside.
Ertman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ertman cracks Jung with a nice body shot.
Ertman lands a body punch.
Jung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ertman on the inside.
Ertman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ertman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ertman lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ertman on the inside.
Ertman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ertman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ertman lands a right hand.
Ertman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ertman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ertman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ertman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ertman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ertman.
Jung is rocked!
A short left from Ertman.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ertman lands with a right to the head.
Ertman lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ertman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jung or not.
Jung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ertman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ertman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Ertman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ertman lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertman.
Ertman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jung or not.
Nice body punch from Ertman - that landed with a thud.
Ertman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Ertman.
Ertman digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Ertman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ertman lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ertman lands an uppercut.
Ertman cracks Jung with a nice body shot.
Ertman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ertman lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Ertman - that landed with a thud.
Ertman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ertman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ertman lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ertman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Ertman dominated that round.
That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ertman clinches up against the cage.
Jung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ertman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ertman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ertman.
Jung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ertman prevents it.
Ertman is working Jung over against the cage.
Ertman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ertman presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ertman digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Ertman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ertman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ertman lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ertman lands a shoulder strike.
Ertman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Ertman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ertman.
A right hand to the body from Ertman.
Ertman scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ertman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ertman lands an uppercut.
Ertman scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ertman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ertman.
Ertman lands a body punch.
Ertman is working Jung over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ertman as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ertman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ertman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ertman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ertman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ertman lands a body shot.
Ertman lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ertman as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Ertman.
Ertman scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ertman.
Ertman digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Ertman lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ertman.
Ertman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ertman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertman.
Ertman cracks Jung with a nice body shot.
Ertman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ertman lands a body punch.
Ertman pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ertman.
Ertman digs a right hand underneath Jung's ribcage. Jung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ertman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ertman lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ertman.
Ertman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ertman is working Jung over against the cage.
Ertman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jung.
A left hand lands to the body for Ertman.
A short uppercut from Ertman.
Ertman lands a nice uppercut.
Ertman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ertman as the two fighters clinch.
Ertman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ertman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jung takes a shot to the head.
Ertman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ertman gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ertman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Ertman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ertman dips a shoulder and cracks Jung with a mighty uppercut! Jung falls back against the cage and Ertman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jung is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ertman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Ertman!
Our winner, Erwin Ertman, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Legend (ranked 2576 p4p, 3001 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 257 p4p, 290 weight class). Penn has chosen Hawaii '78 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn misses with a combination
and Legend counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Legend controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legend to get the leverage.
Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legend is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Legend control the position.
Legend not doing much here.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Legend really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Legend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legend is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Legend really is a fat lump.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Legend passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legend performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Legend is very close to passing his half guard.
Legend maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legend has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Legend!
Post fight, Jacob Legend stared into the camera and said 'great fight ruffy but your power doesn't affect or scare me. It's the year of the LEGEND.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Inoue (ranked 2938 p4p, 2487 weight class) and Mikael Li (ranked 193 p4p, 168 weight class). Naoki Inoue has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140
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130
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BJJ Blue 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
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.
Li manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Inoue on his heels. He'll look to pass Inoue's guard now, I'm sure.
Inoue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Inoue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li won't allow Inoue to sweep him here.
Inoue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Inoue trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Inoue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Inoue preventing the sweep.
Inoue looking to sit in guard and control but Li gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Inoue has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Inoue is breathing heavily.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li forces his way into half guard.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working.
Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Li is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control the pace but Inoue is squirming around nicely.
Inoue is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Inoue is trying to escape the mount but Li keeps good control and instead manages to take Inoue's back.
Inoue won't enjoy being in this position. Li looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Inoue is tapping - it's over boys! Li picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikael Li!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Gibbs (ranked 1601 p4p, 2633 weight class) and Toad Hopper (ranked 121 p4p, 180 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, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunner Gibbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toad Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gibbs but Gibbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibbs defends well and Hopper ends up having to push Gibbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gibbs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gibbs wants to control but Hopper is keeping him busy.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs throwing shots but Hopper is blocking nicely.
Hopper is controlling Gibbs's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
Gibbs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibbs controlling the action here.
Gibbs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibbs.
Gibbs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibbs thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
Gibbs working over Hopper with some ground and pound. Hopper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopper keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopper trying to control here.
Hopper wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
Hopper wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper trying to hold on to Gibbs's head to control him but Gibbs postures up.
Hopper gets back to full guard.
Hopper 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.
Hopper keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs stands up over Hopper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Hopper controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that round.
That's time! Gibbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hopper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopper can do to turn this around?
Hopper shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibbs defends well and Hopper ends up having to push Gibbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt - Gibbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toad Hopper.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopper but Hopper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbs defends it nicely.
Hopper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopper lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Gibbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibbs, not yet.
Gibbs pushes Hopper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hopper shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopper shoots in looking for a takedown. Gibbs tries to sprawl out of it but Hopper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gibbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibbs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibbs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopper did well to prevent Gibbs getting side control.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs 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.
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!
Gibbs wants to pass to mount but Hopper is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Hopper is working from the bottom.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopper is rocked!
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Hopper is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs lands a big elbow - Hopper is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gibbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title!
In defeat, Toad Hopper stepped up to the mic, saying 'Imma hop out of here'.
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