The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bobby lands with a straight right. Mayweather didn't see that one coming. It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut. Bobby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bobby blocks a leg kick. A big left from Bobby misses. Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bobby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mayweather wants to clinch up but Bobby keeps it at a distance. Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobby. Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mayweather walks into a straight right hand from Bobby. Mayweather is rocked! Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Mayweather fails with the takedown. Mayweather moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobby finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mayweather seems to have recovered his senses. Bobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobby throws a combination that misses and Mayweather counters with a series of strikes. Bobby will be more careful next time no doubt. Donk. Bobby catches Mayweather right on the button with a cross. Ricky Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bobby just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Bobby misses the target. Bobby cracks Mayweather with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mayweather looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bobby finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bobby throws a big shot that misses. Bobby drops Mayweather with a big left hand! Mayweather is injured, injured bad! Bobby jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Bobby! A relieved looking Ricky Bobby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolins but Kolins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Tyson looks to clinch and Kolins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyson won't be happy with that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kolins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kolins slows the pace down. Kolins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kolins scores with a couple of short elbows. Tyson is trying to get back to half guard. Kolins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. That's one minute gone in the round. Kolins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Kolins in side control, just content to control the action for now. A big shot lands for Kolins! That's hurt Tyson! Will he recover? Kolins fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Kolins! After the fight, Jimi Kolins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
