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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Wabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Wabbit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock swings widly with a right hand
and Wabbit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGobblecock!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Wabbit.
McGobblecock is not content to let Wabbit control the position.
Wabbit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGobblecock is looking to reverse the position.
Wabbit landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGobblecock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wabbit is looking to take a break and control but McGobblecock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wabbit lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock is looking to reverse the position.
McGobblecock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wabbit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGobblecock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wabbit trying to control the position but McGobblecock is working away.
Wabbit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wabbit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGobblecock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wabbit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGobblecock parries the strikes from Wabbit easily there. Wabbit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGobblecock to escape.
Wabbit is chipping away with strikes.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping him busy.
Wabbit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wabbit cracks McGobblecock with a big elbow.
Wabbit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wabbit trying to control the action but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
McGobblecock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wabbit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit controls the position from side control.
McGobblecock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wabbit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wabbit 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.
Wabbit working away.
Wabbit just content to control the position.
McGobblecock is holding Wabbit down, trying to stall.
An elbow from Wabbit crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock is letting Wabbit control him for a moment.
Wabbit lands an elbow.
Wabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGobblecock keeps working.
Wabbit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGobblecock!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wabbit throws some wild stikes that McGobblecock manages to avoid easily.
McGobblecock is squirming around, avoiding Wabbit's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Wabbit 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.
McGobblecock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BJ McGobblecock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wabbit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wabbit dodges the punch combination from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock misses with a looping left.
BJ McGobblecock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGobblecock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from McGobblecock misses.
McGobblecock fails with a takedown attempt.
Wabbit looks to land a combination but McGobblecock avoids it well.
McGobblecock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wabbit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Wabbit does no damage.
Wabbit connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGobblecock.
Wabbit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGobblecock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit trying to control the action but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
McGobblecock trying to remain calm as Wabbit controls from the top position.
Wabbit lands a decent elbow from side control.
McGobblecock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wabbit off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGobblecock throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Roger Wabbit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wabbit covering up well under a series of strikes from McGobblecock.
Wabbit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! McGobblecock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit wants to hold on but McGobblecock pushes him away.
McGobblecock working Wabbit over with strikes here.
Wabbit is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wabbit is working hard here to advance position.
McGobblecock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wabbit hang on?
McGobblecock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McGobblecock dominating with strikes here.
McGobblecock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wabbit gets back to half guard.
Wabbit is in trouble now - McGobblecock has advanced to mount!
Wabbit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McGobblecock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wabbit's head.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGobblecock thows a huge punch but Wabbit dodges it nicely.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wabbit won't allow McGobblecock to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wabbit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wabbit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGobblecock's guard.
McGobblecock looking for a sweep. Not yet McGobblecock, not yet.
Wabbit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGobblecock's head.
Wabbit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGobblecock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wabbit has passed into side control.
McGobblecock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McGobblecock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wabbit.
McGobblecock dodges the ground and pound from Wabbit.
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!
Wabbit working the head and body with strikes.
Wabbit cracks McGobblecock with a big elbow.
Wabbit controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wabbit scoring with punches and elbows.
Wabbit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Wabbit dominated that second 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.
McGobblecock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wabbit circles away quickly and effectively.
McGobblecock throws out a powerful jab.
McGobblecock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wabbit misses with a double jab
and McGobblecock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wabbit missing with a left hand there. McGobblecock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGobblecock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wabbit.
McGobblecock fails with the takedown.
McGobblecock misses with an uppercut
letting Wabbit counter with a right hand.
McGobblecock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGobblecock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wabbit manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock punishes Wabbit's body with a nice straight punch.
Wabbit misses with a looping right.
McGobblecock throws a series of punches but Wabbit avoids them all with ease.
Wabbit misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock slips under a jab from Wabbit.
Wabbit staying out of range there.
McGobblecock gets caught napping as Wabbit dives in and scores a takedown. McGobblecock manages to retain guard.
McGobblecock keeping full guard, as Wabbit tries to pass.
Wabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGobblecock trying to keep a closed guard but Wabbit is proving a slippery customer.
Wabbit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wabbit throws a strike but McGobblecock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wabbit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGobblecock manages to get himself to full guard.
Wabbit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wabbit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock working a defensive guard but Wabbit passes into half guard.
Wabbit slips a nice elbow through McGobblecock's hands, connecting with McGobblecock's forehead.
Wabbit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wabbit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wabbit throwing shots but McGobblecock is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock wants to control but Wabbit is keeping busy.
Wabbit wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit tries to pass to full mount but McGobblecock defends it.
Wabbit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wabbit is controlling the pace.
Wabbit looks to land a strike but McGobblecock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wabbit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wabbit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Wabbit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wabbit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGobblecock slips under a jab from Wabbit.
Wabbit cracks McGobblecock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wabbit throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for McGobblecock.
Wabbit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGobblecock can do to turn this around?
McGobblecock throws a series of punches but Wabbit avoids them all with ease.
McGobblecock misses with a straight left.
Wabbit takes one to the side of the head.
Wabbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Wabbit. No joy for McGobblecock on that attempt.
McGobblecock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Wabbit.
Wabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGobblecock moves away.
McGobblecock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wabbit circles away.
McGobblecock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGobblecock is rocked!
The fighters circling - McGobblecock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGobblecock is still on wobbly legs! Can Wabbit finish him?
McGobblecock shoots in and gets a takedown into Wabbit's guard.
McGobblecock seems to have recovered his senses.
Wabbit wants to stand and escape but McGobblecock is having none of it.
Wabbit trying to control the position.
McGobblecock looking to sit in guard and control but Wabbit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wabbit controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit looking to sit in guard and control but McGobblecock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
McGobblecock looking to sit in guard and control but Wabbit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGobblecock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGobblecock has momentary wrist control but Wabbit slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGobblecock can't keep his opponent in guard - Wabbit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGobblecock is trying to control but Wabbit passes into side control!
Wabbit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wabbit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGobblecock some visible discomfort.
Wabbit grinds an elbow into McGobblecock's temple.
Wabbit in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McGobblecock looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wabbit turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Wabbit!
Roger Wabbit retains his lightweight title!
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