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Honour FC 31: Blood V Ambrose PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huima Huima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huima has chosen Holy Diver as his entrance music. Huima Huima has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huima Huima!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bo as he avoids it easily.
Huima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huima slips under a jab.
Huima fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bo. Huima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huima throws a hook but Bo blocks it.
Bo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bo lands in his opponent's guard.
Huima trying to control the position.
Huima keeping full guard, as Bo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huima is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Huima Huima.
Huima with a poor takedown
and Bo counters with a single leg into guard. Huima didn't expect that.
Jim Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huima Huima.
Huima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bo defends well.
Huima pulls Bo in close to prevent any damage.
Huima being controlled here, momentarily.
Huima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bo is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huima is trying to keep Bo in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Huima fails with the takedown
letting Bo counter with a right hand.
Huima throws a series of punches but Bo moves out of range.
Huima shoots and misses
and Bo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huima thinking.
Huima Huima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huima looks gassed!
Bo throws a hook to the side of Huima's head but Huima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bo works over Huima's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice jab there from Bo.
A jab from Bo does it's job there.
Huima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huima thinking.
A jab lands there for Bo.
Huima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bo counters with a nice body shot.
Bo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bo.
Bo misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bo!
Huima shoots and misses
and Bo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Huima misses with a wild combination.
Huima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bo 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.
Nice defenses there by Huima.
Bo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huima tries to clinch but Bo moves away
and Bo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bo throws a hook to the side of Huima's head but Huima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huima did well to prevent Bo getting side control.
Bo wants to free his trapped foot but Huima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huima trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huima is trying to stand up here but Bo is controlling him well.
Bo controlling the pace.
Huima is trying to maintain the position but Bo is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huima fails with the takedown
enabling Bo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huima.
Huima shoots and misses
and Bo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huima misses with a combination
and Bo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bo scores with a hook to the body. Huima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huima clinches but Bo breaks the clinch
and Bo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huima misses with a takedown
and Bo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bo gets the takedown into side control.
Huima is looking for a sweep.
Huima is letting Bo control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Huima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huima tries to buck Bo off but Bo is having none of it.
Huima is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Huima is trying to control Bo's posture but Bo avoids it.
Bo taking a breather here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huima is working to get back to half guard.
Huima tries to hold on but Bo pushes him away.
Huima is trying to escape the mount.
Bo controlling the position easily from mount.
Huima working to try and regain half guard.
Huima wants to control but Bo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huima is desperately trying to improve his position but Bo has a good base and remains in mount.
Bo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huima can't escape the position.
Bo controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Huima tries to reverse the position but Bo maintains control.
Bo controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bo prevents Huima from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo dominated that second round.
That's time! Bo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bo cracks Huima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Huima does no damage.
A big right from Bo misses.
Bo lands with a nice body punch.
Huima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huima tries to close the distance and clinch but Bo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Huima.
Huima misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bo counter with a right hand.
Huima has his takedown stuffed
and Bo counters with a single leg into guard. Huima didn't expect that.
Jim Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huima Huima.
Huima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huima looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bo wants to pass to mount but Huima is defending the position.
Huima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huima tries to roll over but Bo keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bo in particular looking to stall.
Bo is pressing down on Huima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huima is holding on for now.
Huima wants to get back to full guard.
Huima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bo in particular looking to stall.
Huima wants to control but Bo is keeping busy.
Huima is trying to control but Bo passes into side control!
Bo working away.
Bo controlling from side mount.
Huima prevents Bo from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huima struggling a bit here.
Huima tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Huima Huima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huima is desperately trying to improve his position but Bo has a good base and remains in mount.
Huima wants to control but Bo is having none of it.
Bo controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bo wants to control the pace but Huima is squirming around nicely.
Huima tries to hold on but Bo pushes him away.
Huima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huima throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bo 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ware's choice of entrance music: Put on. John Henry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ware's head.
Ware throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ware scores with a hook.
Henry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Demarcus Ware has been cut.
Ware blocks a head kick by Henry.
Ware is looking to clinch.
Henry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ware is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware throws a combination that misses
and Henry counters with a head kick. That will keep Ware thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware blocks a head kick by Henry.
Ware doesn't manage to clinch there - Henry circles away.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Ware shoots and misses
and Henry counters with a one-two to the body.
Henry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ware moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Henry.
Ware clinches but Henry breaks the clinch
and Henry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ware closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ware lands in his opponent's guard.
Henry is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea.
Henry trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry wants to stand and escape but Ware is having none of it.
Ware wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henry tries to get out of the position.
Ware is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Demarcus Ware wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henry counters with a left and a right that stings Ware.
Henry connects with the punch.
Ware is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a lazy head kick
and Ware counters with a crisp one two that drops Henry! Ware thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henry to his feet! Henry is in big trouble!
Ware fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Ware wants to clinch
and Henry counters with a series of strikes. Ware will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henry counters with a three punch combo that has Ware backing up. Ware nods at Henry to acknowledge the strikes.
Henry lands with a slapping head kick.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ware counters with a shoot takedown. Henry fights it but they end up in guard.
Henry is rocked!
Henry is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware 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.
Oh Henry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ware drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ware as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ware! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Demarcus Ware!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wittman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brian Eno - The Big Ship. The crowd seem to be enjoying Peters's choice of entrance music: BringThe Pain. Marcus Wittman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pain Peters's chin.
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135 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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141 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wittman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pain Peters!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Peters actively working from the bottom here.
Wittman wants to pass the guard but Peters is defending well.
Peters pushes Wittman off looking to stand but Wittman dives back in and keeps control.
Peters wants to get back to full guard but Wittman has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wittman content just to control the position here.
Peters is trying to escape the mount.
Peters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wittman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wittman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peters is working to get back to half guard.
Wittman content just to control the position here.
Peters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wittman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peters is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wittman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peters is trying desperately to improve position.
Wittman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peters tries to improve his position but Wittman has taken his back! Wittman has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Peters tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wittman pushes Peters away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Wittman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jens Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuu Nigeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuu Nigeshi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuu Nigeshi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulver closes the distance and clinches up with Nigeshi, looking for a takedown. Pulver pushes Nigeshi against the cage but Nigeshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nigeshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nigeshi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nigeshi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pulver is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Nigeshi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nigeshi pulls his head out easily.
Nigeshi working Pulver over with strikes.
Nigeshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nigeshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nigeshi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigeshi lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Nigeshi connects with a nice short shot to Pulver's temple.
Nigeshi working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Nigeshi seems content to control.
Pulver is trying to stand back up but Nigeshi is controlling him
Nigeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulver keeps working.
Nigeshi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nigeshi drops an elbow to the side of Pulver's head.
Pulver taking some punishment here, with Nigeshi in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Nigeshi.
Nigeshi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nigeshi is taking a breather. Pulver 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nigeshi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pulver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nigeshi on the ground.
Nigeshi is looking to take a break and control but Pulver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nigeshi slips a nice elbow through Pulver's hands, connecting with Pulver's forehead.
Nigeshi is nestled in close to Pulver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nigeshi is nestled in close to Pulver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pulver is breathing heavily.
Nigeshi working Pulver over with strikes.
Nigeshi slows the pace down in half guard.
Nigeshi winds up and cracks Pulver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nigeshi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nigeshi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nigeshi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nigeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pulver taking shots to the head.
Nigeshi unloading with bombs!
Pulver is rocked!
Nigeshi working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Pulver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nigeshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nigeshi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nigeshi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pulver looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nigeshi cracks Pulver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nigeshi controlling from mount.
Pulver seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is bucking up trying to escape but Nigeshi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pulver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nigeshi with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Pulver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pulver is bucking up trying to escape but Nigeshi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nigeshi content just to control the position here.
Nigeshi landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nigeshi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pulver is surviving well by controlling Nigeshi's body position as best he can.
Nigeshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuu Nigeshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nigeshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nigeshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nigeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nigeshi cracks Pulver with a big right hand but Pulver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nigeshi working the ground and pound.
Nigeshi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pulver some visible discomfort.
Nigeshi trying to control the position but Pulver is working away.
Pulver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nigeshi trying to control the action but Pulver is working from the bottom.
Nigeshi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pulver takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nigeshi working the ground and pound from side control.
Nigeshi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigeshi controls the position from side control.
Pulver is trying to get back to half guard.
Pulver takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nigeshi scores with punches from side control.
Nigeshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nigeshi works to advance to full mount. Pulver defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nigeshi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nigeshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nigeshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nigeshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigeshi working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Pulver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nigeshi with the ground and pound from mount.
Nigeshi with the ground and pound from mount.
Nigeshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nigeshi controlling his opponent.
Nigeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nigeshi working the ground and pound effectively.
Nigeshi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nigeshi landing punches.
Chuu Nigeshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigeshi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pulver hang on?
Nigeshi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nigeshi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nigeshi unloading with bombs!
Nigeshi controlling the pace for now.
Nigeshi unloading with bombs!
Nigeshi controlling from the full mount.
Nigeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nigeshi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Pulver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nigeshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nigeshi working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pulver looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Nigeshi! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chuu Nigeshi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bizzy Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Ryan Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
186 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bizzy Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bone pinned against the cage. Bone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bone gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bone holds on and takes a little breather.
Bone wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bone wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith regains half guard.
Bone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bone.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Bone pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom but Bone passes into side control!
Bone lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bone lands a nice short elbow.
Bone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Bone there.
Bone is breathing heavily.
Bone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Bone is controlling him
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Bone.
Bone prevents Smith from improving his position.
Bone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bone is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bone trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bone cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment.
Bone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzy Bone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Bone as Smith shoots in.
Bizzy Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Smith.
Bone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Bone.
Bone lands with some strikes.
Bone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Bone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Bone looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Bone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bone dominating with strikes here.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Bone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bone blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Bone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bone is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bone scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Bone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Bone working the ground and pound effectively.
Bone landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Bone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bone landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bone working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Bone with a couple of short strikes.
Bone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Bone lands a heavy elbow.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone landing punches.
Bone lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bone with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bone lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.
Bone breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzy Bone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Bone counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Bone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Bone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bone grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bone is controlling him well.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bone connects with a decent elbow.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bone lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone scores with punches from side control.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Bone keeps moving and retains side control.
Bone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Bone keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bone cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Bone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to bench press Bone off him but Bone keeps the position.
Bone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith pushes Bone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bone working the ground and pound.
Bone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Bone looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Bone scoring with strikes.
Ryan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Bone working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Bone grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Bone working the body and head with strikes.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bone has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bone working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Bone.
Bizzy Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bizzy Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bone 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bizzy Bone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rusko - Tru Powwa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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272 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Kooch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kooch slips a straight right by Creed.
Kooch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creed.
Kooch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kooch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kooch slips a jab from Creed.
Kooch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kooch defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Kooch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Creed enables Kooch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Creed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kooch won't allow Creed to get back to his feet.
Kooch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kooch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kooch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Creed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kooch has Creed in his guard.
Kooch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed is aware though and is defending well.
Kooch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kooch has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.
Creed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed stays in close to Kooch's body and controls the position.
Kooch looking for a guillotine here but Creed defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kooch is keeping the position for now.
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kooch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Creed won't allow Kooch to sweep him here.
Creed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creed wants to get up but he can't break Kooch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kooch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creed is one step ahead there.
Creed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kooch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creed wants to stand but Kooch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch is looking for a triangle but Creed pushes his legs off easily.
Kooch controls Creed momentarily but Creed frees himself.
Kooch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Creed throws and elbow that misses. Kooch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Creed's guard. Nice move by Kooch!
Kooch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Creed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Creed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Creed!
Creed looks up at the clock and then as Kooch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Creed smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kooch is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kooch parries the strikes from Creed easily there. Creed is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kooch to escape.
Kooch dodges the ground and pound from Creed.
Creed working away.
Kooch tries to buck Creed off but Creed is having none of it.
Creed misses with the ground and pound.
Kooch tries to improve position but can't.
Creed working away.
Creed is chipping away with strikes.
Creed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kooch to see if he's OK.
Kooch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kooch tries to roll over but Creed keeps him under control.
Creed trying to control the action but Kooch is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed throwing shots but Kooch is blocking nicely.
Kooch is looking to control Creed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kooch avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kooch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kooch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Creed was covering up waiting for the punch and Kooch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Creed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kooch is controlling him.
Kooch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch pushing down on Creed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creed pushes Kooch off and gets back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kooch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kooch slips a jab and a cross from Creed.
Kooch blocks a jab.
Kooch shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Kooch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kooch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kooch trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Kooch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Creed dives on top into guard.
Creed is in close to Kooch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mike Kooch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kooch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Kooch trying to control from half guard but Creed is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch wants to work for an arm triangle but Creed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kooch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Creed tries to kick Kooch off but Kooch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Creed is staying active underneath Kooch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Creed is trying to stand up here but Kooch is controlling him well.
Kooch seems to be looking for submissions.
Kooch trying to mount his opponent but Creed defends it.
That's four 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.
Kooch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kooch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Creed is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kooch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Kooch dives in and grabs Creed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes down on Kooch's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
Kooch staying out of range there.
No joy there for Creed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kooch tries for a takedown but Creed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Creed looks to land a combination but Kooch avoids it well.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Creed swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kooch's head.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Kooch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kooch slips under a jab from Creed.
Kooch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kooch is keen to just control but Creed is a slippery customer.
Kooch is working for a kimura but Creed is defending it quite comfortably.
Kooch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kooch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kooch looking for a submission but Creed manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kooch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kooch advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Creed prevents Kooch from moving into mount.
Creed tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kooch has got one arm under Creed's chin. This could be trouble... Creed trying to control the other hand but Kooch gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Creed has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Kooch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hater Hurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocks Rguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bocks Rguy enters 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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hater Hurter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bocks Rguy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rguy slips a jab and a cross from Hurter.
Hurter misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rguy checks a low kick from Hurter.
Rguy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rguy misses with a few strikes there.
Rguy throws a low kick but Hurter moves out of range easily.
Rguy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurter's calf.
Hurter lands a jab-cross combination.
Hurter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rguy.
Rguy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurter's calf.
Hurter throws a combination that misses
letting Rguy counter with a right hand.
Hurter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Hurter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rguy moves out of range as Hurter strikes.
Rguy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rguy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurter misses the target.
Hurter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rguy moves away from the strike by Hurter.
Rguy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rguy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rguy ducks under a wild hook from Hurter.
A jab lands there for Hurter.
Hurter misses with a two punch combination.
Hurter throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rguy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rguy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rguy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rguy ducks right into an uppercut from Hurter.
Hurter throws an overhand right that lands on Rguy's shoulder, as Rguy tries to avoid the shot.
Hurter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rguy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hurter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hurter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurter lands with an overhand left.
Hurter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bocks Rguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hurter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rguy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurter.
Hurter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rguy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurter throws a big shot that misses.
Rguy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hurter looks to land a combination but Rguy avoids it well.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Hurter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurter throws a right and a left that Rguy avoids nicely.
Rguy throws an overhand right that lands on Hurter's shoulder, as Hurter tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rguy counters with an inside leg kick.
Rguy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurter throws a right and a left that Rguy avoids nicely.
Rguy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rguy misses with a low kick as Hurter jumps back.
Hurter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurter misses the target.
Rguy cracks the inside of Hurter's front leg.
Rguy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hurter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rguy.
Rguy wants to land a leg kick but Hurter is out of range.
Hurter lands a nice shot that snaps Rguy's head back.
Hurter checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rguy as he connects with a hook.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Hurter moved away.
Hurter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rguy tried to score with a low kick but Hurter checks it.
Rguy slips a straight right by Hurter.
Good standup being displayed there by Rguy as he connects with a hook.
Hurter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rguy.
Rguy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hurter checks it well.
Rguy walks into a left hand.
Rguy throws a low kick but Hurter moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Rguy misses.
Hurter stalks Rguy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rguy's face. Rguy staggers backwards, shaken.
Rguy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rguy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurter momentarily.
Hurter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Rguy does no damage.
Hurter checks a leg kick nicely.
Hurter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rguy counters with a leg kick.
Rguy lands with a good body shot.
Hurter tries to bum rush Rguy with a series of wild strikes but Rguy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Hurter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rguy throws a series of punches but Hurter avoids them all with ease.
Rguy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hurter scores with a jab. Rguy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Hurter.
Rguy cracks Hurter with an open hand slap.
Hurter checks a low kick from Rguy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hurter stuns Rguy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rguy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rguy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hurter.
Hurter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hurter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rguy misses with a low kick.
Rguy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Hurter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rguy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rguy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurter throws a right hand that Rguy ducks under and follows up with a left that Rguy also avoids with ease.
Hurter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rguy in his tracks.
Hurter scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rguy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rguy in his tracks.
Rguy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rguy misses with a low kick.
Hurter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rguy doesn't seem bothered though.
Rguy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurter on the side of the head.
A jab from Hurter misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Hurter.
Hurter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rguy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hurter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Hurter. Beautiful body shot.
Rguy misses with a low kick.
Hurter walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bocks Rguy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hurter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hurter throws a series of punches but Rguy moves out of range.
Hurter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hurter misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurter, as that shot connected.
Hurter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rguy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rguy avoids the body shot from Hurter.
Hurter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rguy.
Rguy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hurter.
Rguy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurter throws out the jab.
Rguy throws a solid leg kick but Hurter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rguy.
Hurter connects with a jab.
Hater Hurter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rguy dips to his left and cracks Hurter with an uppercut!
Hurter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Rguy does no damage.
Rguy throws a low kick but Hurter avoids it.
A big left from Hurter misses.
A left and a right from Hurter both land. Nice combination.
Rguy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rguy with a nice cross.
Rguy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurter misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rguy. Hurter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rguy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hurter stuns Rguy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hurter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rguy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rguy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hurter throws a series of punches but Rguy moves out of range.
Hurter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rguy misses with a wild combination.
Hurter misses with a looping left.
Hurter throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rguy.
Hurter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rguy.
Hurter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rguy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rguy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hurter misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rguy.
Rguy tries to bum rush Hurter with a series of wild strikes but Hurter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rguy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
Hater Hurter is winning the standup battle so far.
Rguy takes one to the side of the head.
Hurter throws a series of punches but Rguy moves out of range.
Rguy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurter is out of range and Rguy settles back down.
Rguy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hurter 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.
A clash of legs there as Hurter blocks the low kick.
Rguy needs to keep his hands up - Hurter had a free shot at his head there.
Hurter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rguy is out of range.
Rguy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurter throws a series of punches but Rguy moves out of range.
Hurter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rguy at a distance.
Hurter lands a glancing blow to the side of Rguy's head.
Hurter throws a right hand that Rguy ducks under and follows up with a left that Rguy also avoids with ease.
Hurter throws a hook but Rguy avoids it easily.
Hurter throws a head kick that misses.
Hurter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rguy can pounce on him.
Rguy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurter. That did some damage!
Rguy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rguy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rguy throws a low kick but Hurter moves out of range easily.
Rguy cracks the inside of Hurter's front leg.
Rguy lands a two punch combo.
Rguy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hurter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rguy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rguy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hurter checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rguy.
Rguy tries to work over Hurter's front leg with a kick but Hurter checks it.
Rguy scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Hurter misses its intended target.
Rguy wants to slow Hurter down by chopping away at his legs.
Hurter misses with a hook. Rguy ducked under it nicely.
Rguy throws a front kick aimed at Hurter's knee but Hurter avoids it well.
Hurter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rguy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rguy sizes up Hurter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rguy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rguy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurter's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Hurter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rguy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hurter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rguy can pounce on him.
Hurter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rguy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Rguy misses.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Hurter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rguy walks into a stiff left hand from Hurter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rguy, right into the meat.
Rguy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rguy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rguy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rguy misses with a low kick.
Rguy 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.
Rguy throws a chopping leg kick but Hurter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rguy cracks a nice hook into Hurter's ribs.
A good leg kick by Rguy.
Rguy misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rguy.
Hurter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bocks Rguy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rguy thumps Hurter with a low kick.
Rguy thumps Hurter with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Rguy. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rguy.
Hurter lands with a nice body punch.
Hurter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rguy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurter misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurter.
Rguy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hurter throws a combination that misses
and Rguy counters with a good low kick that Hurter was not able to check.
Rguy scores with a hook to the body. Hurter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rguy, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Hurter blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurter. Rguy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurter checks a low kick from Rguy.
Rguy throws a low kick, looking for Hurter's leg but Hurter calmly moves out of range.
Rguy misses with a two punch combination.
Rguy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hurter on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rguy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rguy lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter throws a shot from downtown. Rguy moves away and avoids it.
Hurter blocks a low kick nicely.
Hurter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rguy.
Rguy misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Hurter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rguy throws a lazy right hand but Hurter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurter checks a low kick from Rguy.
No joy there for Hurter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rguy throws a low kick but Hurter moves out of range easily.
Rguy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rguy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rguy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rguy throws a solid leg kick but Hurter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rguy.
Rguy throws a hook to the side of Hurter's head but Hurter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rguy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rguy.
Hurter looks to land a right hand but Rguy moved out of range.
Rguy tries to work over Hurter's front leg with a kick but Hurter checks it.
Rguy tries to land a leg kick but Hurter saw it coming and moves away.
Rguy misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hurter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rguy. Hurter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rguy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hurter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurter throws a looping overhand right but Rguy ducks down to avoid it.
Rguy tries to land a leg kick but Hurter saw it coming and moves away.
Rguy 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.
Hurter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rguy.
Hurter throws a shot from downtown. Rguy moves away and avoids it.
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hurter counter with a right hand.
Rguy blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rguy, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Rguy.
Hurter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rguy counters with a series of strikes. Hurter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rguy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rguy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hurter throws a right hand that Rguy ducks under and follows up with a left that Rguy also avoids with ease.
Hurter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Hurter counters with a straight right hand.
Hater Hurter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rguy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hurter misses with a wild body shot.
Hurter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rguy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hurter.
Rguy misses the shot to the body.
Rguy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Hurter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hurter checks a leg kick.
Rguy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rguy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rguy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Hurter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rguy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hurter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rguy connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurter throws a sloppy body shot
and Rguy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rguy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hurter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hurter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurter moves out of range of the leg kick from Rguy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rguy. That's going to slow Hurter down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurter misses with a hook. Rguy ducked under it nicely.
Rguy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rguy duly obliges.
Hurter jabs Rguy right on the nose. Rguy blinks but takes it well.
Rguy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hurter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rguy.
Rguy misses with a leg kick.
Hurter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rguy. Rguy obviously looking to wear him down.
Rguy is looking to slow Hurter down with leg kicks.
Rguy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Hurter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rguy.
Rguy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurter. That did some damage!
Hurter throws a jab but it's blocked by Rguy.
Rguy punishes Hurter's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Hurter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rguy thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rguy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rguy tests Hurter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rguy. Rguy obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bocks Rguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rguy 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bocks Rguy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakamora Yenseki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yenseki has chosen Sick Puppies-Youre going down as his entrance music. Nakamora Yenseki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakamora Yenseki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yenseki throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Yenseki works over Stern's head and body with a nice combination.
Stern tries to score with a low kick but Yenseki moves his leg out of the way.
Stern lands a jab.
Yenseki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stern wants to land a leg kick but Yenseki is out of range.
Good leg kick by Stern there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Stern. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stern.
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!
Stern explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yenseki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern connects with the punch.
Yenseki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Yenseki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamora Yenseki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws a leg kick but Yenseki moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yenseki.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Yenseki's head back.
Stern falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yenseki counters with a left to the body.
Stern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yenseki fails with the takedown.
Yenseki ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Yenseki misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Stern.
Jason Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yenseki wants to clinch.
Yenseki looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Yenseki misses with a wild body shot.
Stern tries to bum rush Yenseki with a series of wild strikes but Yenseki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stern throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yenseki misses with a body punch
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Yenseki tries to clinch up.
Yenseki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Yenseki.
Yenseki tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yenseki.
Yenseki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stern counters with a two punch combo.
Yenseki misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yenseki thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
and Stern counters with a body kick that stops Yenseki in his tracks momentarily.
Yenseki looks gassed!
Stern scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stern throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yenseki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Stern throws a head kick but Yenseki moves out of range.
Yenseki avoids the body shot from Stern.
Yenseki moves out of range of the strikes.
Yenseki clinches but Stern breaks the clinch
and Stern counters with a two punch combo.
Stern scores with a jab.
Yenseki throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a three punch combo that has Yenseki backing up. Yenseki nods at Stern to acknowledge the strikes.
Yenseki throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yenseki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a nice body shot.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stern throws a right hand that Yenseki ducks under and follows up with a left that Yenseki also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Stern. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Stern.
Stern is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Stern throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern looks to land a combination but Yenseki avoids it well.
Stern swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yenseki counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yenseki throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Yenseki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yenseki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stern counters with a big head kick but Yenseki shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Yenseki.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yenseki wants to clinch
and Stern counters with a straight right hand.
Yenseki scores with a nice body kick.
Stern looks to land a combination but Yenseki avoids it well.
Yenseki cracks a nice hook into Stern's ribs.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern tries to land a body kick
and Yenseki counters with a stiff right hand.
Yenseki tries to clinch but Stern moves away
and Stern makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yenseki really felt that one!
An inside leg kick from Yenseki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yenseki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stern checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yenseki is looking to clinch.
Stern throws a head kick but Yenseki moves out of range.
Yenseki thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
and Stern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yenseki is breathing heavily.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yenseki counters with a leg kick.
Yenseki misses with a few strikes there.
Yenseki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Stern.
Jason Stern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Yenseki down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yenseki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stern has got the better of the exchanges.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a jab when Yenseki was well out of range.
A low kick from Yenseki misses
and Stern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yenseki ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Yenseki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yenseki looks to clinch
and Stern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stern counters with a left to the body.
Yenseki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern cracks Yenseki with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Stern scores with a four punch combination!
Yenseki misses with a leg kick
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yenseki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yenseki misses with a jab to the body
and Stern counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yenseki is looking to land body kicks.
Stern misses with a hook. Yenseki ducked under it nicely.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Yenseki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yenseki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yenseki misses.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yenseki can do to turn this around?
Yenseki tries to clinch but Stern moves away
and Stern counters with a right hand to the body.
Yenseki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yenseki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern throws a lazy body kick
and Yenseki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stern throws a hook but Yenseki blocks it.
Stern throws a head kick that misses
and Yenseki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stern lands a head shot.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Yenseki slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yenseki throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yenseki throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern lands a nice hook to Yenseki's body. Yenseki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stern dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yenseki.
Yenseki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Yenseki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stern counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yenseki wants to clinch.
Yenseki doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
Yenseki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yenseki looks to clinch
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yenseki looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Yenseki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Yenseki.
Yenseki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yenseki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stern lands a jab to Yenseki's midsection.
Yenseki throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yenseki looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Yenseki wants to clinch
and Stern counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stern looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern 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.
Yenseki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern throws a leg kick which misses Yenseki's front leg but catches the back leg as Yenseki tries to avoid it.
Yenseki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Stern. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stern.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yenseki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Stern misses with a combination
and Yenseki counters with a right hand to the body.
Yenseki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakamora Yenseki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Stern there.
Yenseki throws a sloppy head kick
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yenseki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Stern.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Stern.
Yenseki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern connects with a jab.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Yenseki's head but Yenseki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yenseki.
A left lands for Yenseki.
Yenseki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yenseki throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern tries to land a body kick
and Yenseki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yenseki postures up.
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yenseki's guard.
Yenseki 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.
Stern throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yenseki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jason Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern wants to control from the top but Yenseki keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stern, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stern!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darin Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambrose has chosen Amos Moses - Primus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darin Blood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrose misses with a double jab.
Ambrose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blood circles away quickly and effectively.
Ambrose thows a body shot but no joy.
Blood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ambrose swinging wildly here.
Blood throws a shot from downtown. Ambrose moves away and avoids it.
Ambrose throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood throws a lazy right hand but Ambrose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ambrose was covering up waiting for the punch and Blood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ambrose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blood is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood throws a big right hand that misses.
Ambrose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blood preventing the sweep.
Ambrose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blood stops Ambrose from standing up.
Blood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blood won't allow Ambrose to sweep him here.
Ambrose is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blood preventing the sweep.
Ambrose working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ezekiel Ambrose wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ambrose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Blood moves in looking to clinch but Ambrose pushes him off.
Blood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ezekiel Ambrose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Ambrose lands.
Blood throws a body punch but Ambrose moves out of range.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Blood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambrose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ambrose just misses with a punch to the body.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambrose throws out the jab.
Blood throws the left hand but Ambrose avoids the punch easily.
Ambrose closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ambrose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ambrose throws a solid leg kick but Blood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ambrose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blood misses with a hook to the body
and Ambrose counters with a straight right hand.
Blood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ambrose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blood counters with a head kick. That will keep Ambrose thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blood moves away from the strike by Ambrose.
Ambrose blocks a low kick nicely.
Ambrose misses with a body shot.
Ambrose tries to bum rush Blood with a series of wild strikes but Blood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ambrose counters with a three punch combo that has Blood backing up. Blood nods at Ambrose to acknowledge the strikes.
Ambrose fails to land with a series of punches.
Blood misses with a shot to the body
and Ambrose counters with a nice uppercut.
Ambrose moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambrose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ambrose dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blood tries a head kick but it misses.
Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambrose.
Ambrose connects with a right hand. Blood shakes it off.
Ambrose misses with a combination
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ambrose throws a hook to the side of Blood's head but Blood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ambrose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ambrose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ambrose checks a leg kick.
Darin Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose scores with a one two! Blood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ambrose connects with a body shot.
Ambrose wants to land a leg kick but Blood is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambrose keeps the fight on the outside.
Blood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambrose scores with a punch to the head.
Ambrose blocks a low kick nicely.
Ambrose moves out of range of the leg kick from Blood.
Blood looks to clinch
and Ambrose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ambrose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambrose lands a jab to Blood's midsection.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ambrose's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Blood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ambrose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Ambrose swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Ezekiel Ambrose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blood closes the distance but Ambrose moves to the side
and Ambrose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ambrose misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Ambrose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ambrose swings for the body but Blood moves out of range.
Blood lands a head shot.
Blood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ambrose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood misses the shot to the body.
Ambrose ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blood swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ambrose counter with a right hand.
Blood clinches but Ambrose breaks the clinch
and Ambrose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Ambrose does no damage.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambrose throws out the jab.
Ambrose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blood throws a hook to the side of Ambrose's head but Ambrose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to clinch up but Ambrose circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood ducks right into an uppercut from Ambrose.
Ambrose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambrose slips under a jab from Blood.
Blood moves out of range as Ambrose strikes.
Blood tries to clinch
and Ambrose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood tries to land a front kick but Ambrose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Ambrose is predictable there
and Blood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blood misses with a kick to the body.
Blood motions for Ambrose to come forward. Blood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blood lands a really nice looking cross but Ambrose seems unphased.
Blood throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambrose.
Ambrose lands a nice shot to the body.
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ambrose misses with a body shot.
Ambrose throws a series of punches but Blood moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood lands a high kick!
Ambrose scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ambrose throws a series of punches but Blood avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ambrose. Beautiful body shot.
Ambrose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick there by Blood.
Ambrose throws a hook but Blood blocks it.
Jab by Ambrose.
Ambrose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ambrose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blood defending well as Ambrose loads up on a big left hand.
Ambrose throws a hook but Blood avoids it easily.
Ambrose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ambrose circles away quickly and effectively.
Ambrose throws a right and a left that Blood avoids nicely.
Blood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ambrose lands with an uppercut that bounces Blood off the cage and back into rage.
Blood drives through and clinches with Ambrose against the cage.
Ambrose gets underhooks to prevent Blood's takedown attempt.
Blood looking to throw knees to the head but Ambrose is blocking nicely.
Ambrose wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambrose is trying to force a seperation but Blood has the dominant position.
Blood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blood tries a knee to the head but Ambrose blocks it.
Ambrose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ambrose lands a nice shot to the body.
Blood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Ambrose lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blood doesn't seem phased though.
Ambrose circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ambrose counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Ambrose does no damage.
Ambrose throws a lazy right hand but Blood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blood misses with an uppercut.
Blood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darin Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Ambrose moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambrose. Blood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood lands a high kick!
Good work by Blood as he checks the leg kick.
Ambrose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ambrose but Ambrose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ambrose looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely.
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ambrose really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ambrose lands a nice shot to the body.
Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ambrose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambrose is just out of range.
Blood slips a jab from Ambrose.
Ambrose tries to bum rush Blood with a series of wild strikes but Blood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ambrose checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blood avoids a kick to the body.
Blood blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose checks a leg kick.
Blood throws a right and a left that Ambrose avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose dips to his left and cracks Blood with an uppercut!
Ambrose keeps the fight on the outside.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Blood misses the body punch
and Ambrose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ezekiel Ambrose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ambrose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blood on the side of the head.
Blood misses with a double jab
and Ambrose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ambrose looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well.
Blood throws a leg kick but Ambrose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ambrose misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose lands with a good body shot.
Blood misses the shot to the body.
Ambrose misses with a hook to the body
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ambrose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ambrose scores with a one two! Blood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ambrose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blood.
Blood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambrose finds it's way round the side to connect with Blood's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambrose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
Blood misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ambrose misses.
Ambrose looks to score with a jab to the body but Blood is just out of range.
Ambrose lands a nice shot to the body.
Ambrose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Blood lands with a right hand.
Ambrose missing with a left hand there. Blood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blood throws a push kick but Ambrose slaps the foot to one side.
Blood takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blood can pounce on him.
Ambrose throws a nice looking combination but Blood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blood misses with a body punch
and Ambrose counters with a two punch combo.
Blood throws a leg kick but Ambrose checks it.
Ambrose misses with a double jab.
Blood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ambrose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ambrose throws a series of punches but Blood moves out of range.
Blood wants to land a leg kick but Ambrose is out of range.
A low kick from Ambrose is predictable there
and Blood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ambrose won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ambrose is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ambrose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ambrose gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ambrose dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ambrose avoids a kick to the body.
Ambrose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Blood.
Ambrose moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Ambrose ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambrose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood slips a jab and a cross from Ambrose.
Blood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ambrose throws a combination that misses
and Blood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blood misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blood on the side of the head.
Ambrose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blood misses the body punch
and Ambrose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ambrose checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blood scores with a hook to the body. Ambrose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ambrose throws a leg kick
and Blood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ambrose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood throws a head kick that misses.
Darin Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose lands a really nice looking cross but Blood seems unphased.
Ambrose works the jab nicely.
Ambrose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Blood slips a jab from Ambrose.
Ezekiel Ambrose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blood tries for a takedown but Ambrose circles away easily
and Ambrose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ambrose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ambrose digs a good hook to Blood's body.
Ambrose scores with a jab to the body.
Blood is looking to wear down Ambrose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ambrose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blood throws out a loose jab but Ambrose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose throws out a loose jab but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose moves out of range of the leg kick from Blood.
Blood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ambrose.
Ambrose misses with a series of wild punches.
Ambrose thuds his right hand into Blood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ambrose checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blood works Ambrose's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ambrose misses with a wild combination.
Ambrose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ambrose lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ambrose, as that shot connected.
Ambrose lands the left hand.
Blood punishes Ambrose's body with a nice straight punch.
Blood slips a straight right by Ambrose.
Ambrose scores with a one two! Blood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blood wants to land a leg kick but Ambrose is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ambrose 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Ambrose!
Ezekiel Ambrose is the new middleweight champion!
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