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IC 94: Blocko-Cordoba Trilogy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannon.
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Cannon moves out of range easily.
Cannon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cannon thows a body shot but no joy.
Cannon blocks a low kick nicely.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po thumps Cannon with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Po - that will leave a mark!
Cannon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Po makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cannon really felt that one!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Po enables Cannon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Po manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cannon manages to pass to side control.
Po looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon thows a huge punch but Po dodges it nicely.
Po tries to kick Cannon off but Cannon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cannon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cannon is pressing down on Po's thigh, looking to free his foot. Po is holding on for now.
Cannon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Po knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cannon on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew Cannon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Po.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cannon.
Cannon throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cannon. That did some damage!
Po throws a low kick, looking for Cannon's leg but Cannon calmly moves out of range.
Cannon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Po.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po ducks right into an uppercut from Cannon.
Cannon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cannon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cannon avoids the head kick by Po.
Cannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Po scores with a head kick. Cannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Matthew Cannon has been cut.
Cannon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Po.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cannon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cannon connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Po to escape the position.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Cannon is working the ground and pound. Can Po escape?
Tong Po's cut is getting worse.
Cannon has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Po is in real trouble here. Cannon gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Po is tapping out! Cannon wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Cannon!
A victorious Matthew Cannon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Stompe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson comes to the cage accompanied by A Warrior's Call by Volbeat. 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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202 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
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephan Stompe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stompe lands a nice looking body kick.
Stompe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Henson cracks Stompe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stompe's waist but Stompe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henson off to one side.
Henson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henson connects with a single shot there.
Stompe misses with a head kick.
Henson cracks a nice hook into Stompe's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stompe throws a sloppy head kick and Henson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Stompe misses.
Stompe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Henson moves out of range of the body kick from Stompe.
Stompe misses with a leg kick.
Henson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stompe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephan Stompe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henson. That's going to slow Stompe down.
Henson checks a leg kick.
Stompe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henson throws a leg kick but Stompe checks it.
Henson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson blocks a head kick by Stompe.
Stompe slips a straight right by Henson.
Henson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left and a right from Henson both land. Nice combination.
Henson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stompe.
Stompe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henson scores with a hook to the body. Stompe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stompe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stompe scrambles back to his feet.
Henson thows a leg kick but Stompe checks it
and Stompe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stompe slips under a jab from Henson.
A head kick by Henson misses
and Stompe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stompe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henson moves out of range of the body kick from Stompe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stompe. That's going to slow Henson down.
Henson misses with a hook
and Stompe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henson scores a takedown into full mount!
Henson with shots to the head and body - Stompe looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Henson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stompe because Henson loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stompe is desperately trying to improve his position but Henson has a good base and remains in mount.
Henson thowing shots but they're missing.
Henson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stompe is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Henson unloading with bombs!
Henson looking to ground and pound but Stompe is blocking nicely.
Stompe is in a horrible position here. Henson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Henson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Henson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Henson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Stompe's temple! It sends Stompe violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Henson celebrates and the doctors try to help Stompe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mickey Henson!
Mickey Henson gave a mention to ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jasser Tiihonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bender Rodriguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasser Tiihonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasser Tiihonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiihonen closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Tiihonen pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez catches Tiihonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Tiihonen's head but Tiihonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Tiihonen avoids the punch easily.
Tiihonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiihonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Tiihonen drives through with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiihonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Tiihonen is having none of it.
Tiihonen stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Tiihonen preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Tiihonen tries to pass.
Tiihonen stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Tiihonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Tiihonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiihonen ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiihonen swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiihonen back to the cage. Rodriguez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Tiihonen moves out of range.
Tiihonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiihonen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiihonen scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Tiihonen from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Tiihonen is controlling the position.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tiihonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Tiihonen from controlling successfully.
Tiihonen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez!
Tiihonen tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Tiihonen has his arm trapped.
Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiihonen's legs.
Tiihonen tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiihonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jasser Tiihonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodriguez lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Tiihonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiihonen.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Tiihonen.
Tiihonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tiihonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiihonen throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Tiihonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiihonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez cracks Tiihonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiihonen shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasser Tiihonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiihonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiihonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Tiihonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tiihonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiihonen misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiihonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiihonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiihonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiihonen. Tiihonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiihonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiihonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiihonen content to control rather than advance.
Tiihonen prevents Rodriguez from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tiihonen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tiihonen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rodriguez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rodriguez!
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiihonen is keeping the position for now.
Tiihonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiihonen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Tiihonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez tries to stand but Tiihonen is controlling from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Tiihonen keeps moving.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiihonen keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tiihonen swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Tiihonen moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Tiihonen ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez jabs Tiihonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Tiihonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiihonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Tiihonen - just one landing.
Tiihonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez punishes Tiihonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiihonen moves away.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Tiihonen with an uppercut!
Tiihonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasser Tiihonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tests Tiihonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiihonen as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Tiihonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiihonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez cracks Tiihonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bender Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiihonen misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a left to the body.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodriguez leaves Tiihonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiihonen.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiihonen fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Tiihonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiihonen thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Tiihonen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Tiihonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiihonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Tiihonen ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Tiihonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tiihonen slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiihonen in his tracks.
Rodriguez cracks Tiihonen with a hook to the temple - Tiihonen is on wobbly legs here! Rodriguez swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tiihonen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rodriguez wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bender Rodriguez!
Bender Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikoa Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikoa Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oyama tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oyama ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Oyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hill lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Oyama is keeping the position.
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill passes into half guard.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oyama wants to get back to full guard.
Hill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill prevents Oyama from getting the reversal.
Oyama is trying to reverse the position but instead Hill has taken his back - oops!
Hill has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Oyama is in real trouble here. Hill gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Oyama is tapping out! Hill wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Hill!
Hank Hill tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music. Tiago Mendez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sherk is just out of range.
Sherk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendez sprawls well initially but Sherk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sherk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sherk is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
Mendez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez trying to control here.
Sherk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendez's head.
Sherk is nestled in close to Mendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sherk lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherk works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Sherk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mendez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk dominating with strikes here.
Sherk landing shots from mount.
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Sherk finish him?
Mendez regains half guard.
Mendez is pressing down on Sherk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez working for a triangle but Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk slips nicely into half guard.
Sherk slips a nice elbow through Mendez's hands, connecting with Mendez's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sherk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendez is refusing to be controlled, as Sherk sits in half guard.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Mendez is defending the position.
Mendez punching from the bottom.
Mendez won't allow Sherk to pass to mount.
Sherk passes to full mount!
Mendez tries to hold on but Sherk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
Sherk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sherk has a good base and remains in mount.
Sherk with the ground and pound from mount.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Sherk isn't that keen on the idea.
Sherk lands a big elbow - Mendez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mendez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryan Sherk!
Bryan Sherk made sure to mention his sponsor, Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Wojarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Wojarski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Wojarski.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Wojarski.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wojarski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wojarski throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wojarski lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased.
Wojarski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojarski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Wojarski lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojarski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martin 's calf.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wojarski throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wojarski.
Wojarski stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin . Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojarski looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wojarski but Wojarski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wojarski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wojarski scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Wojarski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wojarski.
Wojarski throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin .
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Martin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wojarski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Martin blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Martin feints and as Wojarski raises his hands in defense, Martin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin is pushing down on Wojarski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wojarski is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wojarski trying to control here.
Wojarski tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Wojarski is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard.
Wojarski wants to get back to full guard.
Wojarski trying to control from the bottom.
Martin throwing shots but Wojarski is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojarski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski is controlling Martin 's posture.
Martin won't allow Wojarski to sweep him here.
Wojarski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wojarski is adopting a defensive guard.
Wojarski looking for a sweep. Not yet Wojarski, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michal Wojarski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wojarski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Wojarski saw that one coming.
Wojarski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Wojarski connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Wojarski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wojarski works Martin 's body with a nice hook.
Wojarski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin .
Wojarski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wojarski wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Wojarski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojarski throws a good cross that connects.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wojarski throws the kick towards the body but Martin avoids it.
Wojarski scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Wojarski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Wojarski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wojarski avoids the body shot from Martin .
Wojarski connects with a solid leg kick.
Wojarski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Wojarski as Martin shoots in.
Wojarski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin 's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wojarski off to one side.
Wojarski throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Wojarski misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Wojarski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin drops his hands momentarily and Wojarski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands a heavy elbow.
Wojarski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Martin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wojarski holds on for dear life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to control the pace but Wojarski is squirming around nicely.
Wojarski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wojarski on the ground.
Wojarski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin trying to control but Wojarski is having none of it.
Wojarski is looking to get to half guard.
Martin landing shots from mount.
Wojarski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin breaks from Wojarski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojarski is looking to improve his position but Martin isn't that keen on the idea.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wojarski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oooh a big shot lands for Martin ! Wojarski is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Martin !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dean Martin waved his t-shirt featuring Crippler's Corner's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades by Motorhead. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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222 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoidberg counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Hunt checks a low kick from Zoidberg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zoidberg.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like John Zoidberg has been cut.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoidberg throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Zoidberg only half commits.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoidberg.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt cracks Zoidberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Zoidberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Zoidberg counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoidberg looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Zoidberg takes it in his stride.
Zoidberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoidberg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Zoidberg throws a leg kick
and Zoidberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up John Zoidberg's cut even more.
Zoidberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Zoidberg avoids the elbow strike from Hunt, against the cage.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunt throws an elbow but misses.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Zoidberg blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.
Zoidberg takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Hunt's ribcage.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoidberg won't allow it.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Zoidberg avoids the damage to the body.
Zoidberg avoids the elbow strike from Hunt, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The cut above John Zoidberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jonny Hunt has been cut.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Zoidberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
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!
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zoidberg misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Zoidberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunt throws an elbow but misses.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoidberg dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Zoidberg connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zoidberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Hunt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Zoidberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zoidberg.
Hunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoidberg working Hunt over with knees to the body.
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zoidberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
John Zoidberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Hunt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Zoidberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoidberg blocks the elbow strike.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoidberg's elbow.
Hunt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Zoidberg is blocking nicely.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
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!
Zoidberg working Hunt over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoidberg has double underhooks.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zoidberg throws an elbow but misses.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zoidberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoidberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Zoidberg scores with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Hunt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg misses with an elbow strike.
Zoidberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zoidberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zoidberg is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Jonny Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Zoidberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt tries to stall but Zoidberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zoidberg blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt tries to work over Zoidberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Zoidberg scores with a knee to the head.
Hunt taking a breather.
Zoidberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunt won't want to take too many of those.
Zoidberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Zoidberg blocks an uppercut.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
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!
Zoidberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Zoidberg scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg working Hunt over with knees to the body.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Hunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoidberg won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zoidberg blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoidberg's brow.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoidberg won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zoidberg obliges.
A knee to the head by Zoidberg.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zoidberg is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook. Zoidberg ducked under it nicely.
Zoidberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoidberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a hook but Zoidberg blocks it.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Jonny Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoidberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt throws a body punch but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Zoidberg counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
That kick from Zoidberg tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zoidberg.
A low kick from Zoidberg is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a good low kick that Zoidberg was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Zoidberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zoidberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Zoidberg!
John Zoidberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Crippler's Corner, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Battle-Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vallely comes to the cage accompanied by CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings. Battle-Born has chosen DJ Shadow / Six Days as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Battle-Born!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallely avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabriel Battle-Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle-Born throws a lazy body kick
and Vallely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle-Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battle-Born throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely throws out a loose jab but Battle-Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vallely scores with a jab to the jaw.
Battle-Born misses with a kick to the body
and Vallely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vallely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vallely takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vallely throws a poor cross that misses
and Battle-Born counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battle-Born scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle-Born wants to clinch
and Vallely counters with a straight right hand.
Vallely misses with a looping left.
Vallely takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely lands an overhand right.
Vallely needs to keep his hands up - Battle-Born had a free shot at his head there.
Battle-Born tries to clinch but Vallely is having none of it.
Battle-Born scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Battle-Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vallely throws out the jab.
Battle-Born throws the left hand but Vallely avoids the punch easily.
Battle-Born looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Vallely misses.
Battle-Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battle-Born looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Battle-Born connects with a body shot.
Battle-Born looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vallely is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Battle-Born lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gabriel Battle-Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vallely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battle-Born.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Battle-Born looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battle-Born throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Vallely takes a swing at Battle-Born's ribcage but misses.
Battle-Born throws out a powerful jab.
Vallely misses the shot to the body.
Battle-Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battle-Born slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Vallely misses its intended target.
Battle-Born is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vallely rather than just go for the knockout.
Vallely tries a low kick but Battle-Born avoids it.
Vallely throws a hook but Battle-Born blocks it.
Battle-Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vallely.
Battle-Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born looks for the body kick but Vallely saw that one coming.
Vallely misses with a right hand
and Battle-Born counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Vallely.
Vallely avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vallely connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Battle-Born throws out a loose jab but Vallely uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Vallely.
Battle-Born moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Battle-Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
Battle-Born pushes Vallely up against the cage in a clinch.
Battle-Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vallely prevents a body shot from Battle-Born.
Vallely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallely steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Battle-Born. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vallely throws a hook to the side of Battle-Born's head but Battle-Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Vallely as he connects with a hook.
Battle-Born throws a leg kick but Vallely moved away.
Vallely throws a big shot that misses.
Battle-Born uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vallely.
Vallely is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vallely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born cracks Vallely with a good jab.
Battle-Born connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battle-Born throws a jab when Vallely was well out of range.
Battle-Born throws a wild body kick that Vallely sees coming a mile off.
Battle-Born closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vallely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Battle-Born will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battle-Born gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vallely dodges an elbow strike from Battle-Born.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Battle-Born fails to land.
Vallely drops down looking for an ankle pick but Battle-Born pulls his leg out and moves away.
Battle-Born throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Battle-Born digs a good hook to Vallely's body.
Vallely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle-Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battle-Born moves forwards but Vallely connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Battle-Born throws the kick towards the body but Vallely avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Vallely checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vallely swats away the attempt to clinch by Battle-Born.
Vallely takes a swing at Battle-Born's ribcage but misses.
Battle-Born digs a good body shot into Vallely's ribs.
Good shot there by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vallely back to the cage. Battle-Born follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Battle-Born tries to land a leg kick but Vallely saw it coming and moves away.
Battle-Born tries to clinch but Vallely moves out of range.
Battle-Born ducks under a wild hook from Vallely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vallely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Battle-Born.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battle-Born takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battle-Born slips under a jab.
Battle-Born moves away from the strike by Vallely.
Battle-Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vallely manages to avoid it.
Battle-Born tries a head kick but it misses.
Battle-Born cracks Vallely with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Vallely.
Vallely takes a swing at Battle-Born's ribcage but misses.
Battle-Born misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Vallely.
Battle-Born is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vallely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel Battle-Born seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle-Born paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vallely scores with a shot to the body.
Vallely gets a takedown into half guard.
Battle-Born moves into full guard.
Battle-Born seems keen to control Vallely's posture.
Vallely trying to control but Battle-Born is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallely is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vallely trying to control but Battle-Born is working from the bottom.
Vallely controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vallely has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mike Vallely has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Battle-Born pushes Vallely up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Battle-Born will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Battle-Born connects with an inside leg kick.
Vallely fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Battle-Born checks it well.
Battle-Born lands with a right hand.
Vallely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battle-Born lands a nice shot to the body.
Battle-Born lands with a good body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vallely is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Battle-Born throws an elbow but it misses.
Battle-Born lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle-Born misses with a body punch.
Battle-Born lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely avoiding damage as Battle-Born throws knees to the body.
Battle-Born missing with knees to the body.
Battle-Born throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Battle-Born misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Battle-Born throws an elbow but misses.
Vallely blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vallely avoiding damage.
Gabriel Battle-Born is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely looking to stall.
Vallely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battle-Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Vallely walks into a stiff left hand from Battle-Born.
Donk. Battle-Born catches Vallely right on the button with a cross.
Vallely throws a hook but Battle-Born blocks it.
Vallely works Battle-Born's body with a nice hook.
Battle-Born throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely fails with a takedown attempt.
Battle-Born lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born swinging wildly here.
Vallely throws a lazy right hand but Battle-Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battle-Born tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Battle-Born misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battle-Born tries to clinch there but Vallely circles away.
Battle-Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battle-Born throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vallely on the side of the head.
Vallely tries to score with a low kick but Battle-Born moves his leg out of the way.
Battle-Born throws a hook to the side of Vallely's head but Vallely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battle-Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike Vallely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vallely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Battle-Born comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Battle-Born winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Battle-Born!
Gabriel Battle-Born gave a mention to Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan has chosen Get Up Again 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. TheMan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TheMan throws a lazy uppercut
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
TheMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald lands the left hand.
TheMan thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a jab when TheMan was well out of range.
TheMan cracks McDonald with a good jab.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TheMan ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TheMan throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from TheMan misses.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. TheMan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheMan moves away.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TheMan avoids it really well and circles away.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks TheMan with a good jab.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. TheMan moves away and avoids it.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheMan.
TheMan cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald thuds a left hand into TheMan's body.
TheMan misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TheMan throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
TheMan takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - TheMan had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Tommy McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheMan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
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!
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
TheMan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. TheMan quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy McDonald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
TheMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from TheMan.
McDonald throws a jab when TheMan was well out of range.
TheMan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for TheMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
TheMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
TheMan tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stan TheMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and TheMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TheMan but TheMan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from TheMan.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed TheMan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but TheMan is defending well.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but TheMan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to control. TheMan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. TheMan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TheMan defends it well.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
TheMan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by TheMan.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and TheMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
TheMan walks into a left hand.
McDonald blocks a jab.
TheMan lands the left hand.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but TheMan slips the punch.
McDonald staying out of range there.
TheMan throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
TheMan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
The fighters circling - TheMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stan TheMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TheMan was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
TheMan staying out of range there.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent TheMan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from McDonald misses.
TheMan throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan thows a body shot but no joy.
TheMan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
TheMan misses with a straight left.
TheMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
TheMan stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TheMan throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stan TheMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheMan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
McDonald avoids the body shot from TheMan.
McDonald cracks TheMan with an open hand slap.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
TheMan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
TheMan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
TheMan lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald slips under a jab from TheMan.
TheMan moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheMan blocks a jab.
McDonald misses the jab.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan TheMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McDonald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tommy McDonald waved his t-shirt featuring Crippler's Corner's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocko Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordoba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. English Fire by CoF kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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232 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knocko Blocko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Cordoba!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoba throws a chopping leg kick but Blocko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cordoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Blocko.
Cordoba digs a good hook to Blocko's body.
Cordoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Cordoba scores with a nice head shot.
Blocko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alex Cordoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Cordoba misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cordoba.
Cordoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Cordoba misses
and Blocko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blocko 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.
Cordoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cordoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blocko scores with a jab to the body.
Blocko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cordoba 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 Blocko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blocko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Cordoba.
Blocko connects with an inside leg kick.
Cordoba thows a leg kick but Blocko checks it
and Blocko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blocko wants to pass the guard but Cordoba is keeping the position.
Blocko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blocko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cordoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba working a defensive guard here.
Blocko 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.
Blocko is pushing down on Cordoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cordoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Blocko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blocko trying to mount his opponent but Cordoba defends it.
Blocko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blocko thows a huge punch but Cordoba dodges it nicely.
Cordoba tries to get to full guard but Blocko has control of the leg.
Cordoba controlling the position for now.
Blocko is looking to advance position but Cordoba won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba is refusing to be controlled, as Blocko sits in half guard.
Cordoba trying to control from the bottom.
Blocko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Blocko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blocko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordoba is keeping the position for now.
Cordoba keeping moving, preventing Blocko from controlling successfully.
Cordoba keeping full guard, as Blocko tries to pass.
Blocko wants to control from the top but Cordoba keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blocko is defended easily by Cordoba.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cordoba.
Cordoba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cordoba.
It looks like Knocko Blocko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordoba closes the distance and clinches.
Blocko jumps into guard, dragging Cordoba to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blocko keeping moving, preventing Cordoba from controlling successfully.
Blocko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Knocko Blocko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knocko Blocko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blocko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cordoba misses with a low kick.
Blocko throws a big shot that misses.
Cordoba throws a leg kick
and Blocko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blocko scores with a hook to the body. Cordoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blocko connects with a jab.
Blocko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blocko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cordoba under the eye.
Blocko throws a hook but Cordoba avoids it easily.
Cordoba misses with an uppercut.
Blocko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cordoba slips a straight right by Blocko.
Cordoba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blocko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blocko defending well as Cordoba loads up on a big left hand.
Blocko takes a swing at Cordoba's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cordoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Blocko circles away.
A slow jab from Blocko misses its intended target.
Cordoba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cordoba looks to land a right hand but Blocko moved out of range.
Cordoba drives through and clinches with Blocko against the cage.
Blocko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cordoba backwards.
Blocko swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cordoba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordoba.
Cordoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Blocko avoids the damage to the body.
Cordoba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cordoba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Blocko fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko is trying to pull guard but Cordoba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blocko avoids a wild elbow strike from Cordoba.
Cordoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Blocko avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blocko.
Cordoba lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blocko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cordoba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blocko looking to stall.
Blocko jumps guard but Cordoba stands there with Blocko around his waist. Blocko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cordoba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blocko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cordoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cordoba misses with a body punch.
Blocko has Cordoba pressed against the cage.
Cordoba lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cordoba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blocko fails to land.
Blocko tries to pull guard but Cordoba holds him up against the cage and eventually Blocko drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knocko Blocko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blocko blocks an elbow strike from Cordoba.
Cordoba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blocko is keeping busy.
Cordoba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cordoba is working Blocko over against the cage.
Cordoba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blocko's face.
Cordoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Blocko avoids the damage to the body.
Cordoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Blocko avoids the damage to the body.
Cordoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Blocko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Blocko controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blocko.
Nice elbow from Cordoba.
Blocko working aggressively here.
Blocko prevents a body shot from Cordoba.
Cordoba throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordoba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blocko can't find room to land a body shot as Cordoba controls the action.
Blocko gets through Cordoba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cordoba misses with an elbow over the top.
Cordoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blocko's elbow.
Cordoba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cordoba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cordoba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knocko Blocko's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Blocko.
Cordoba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blocko.
Alex Cordoba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cordoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blocko is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cordoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knocko Blocko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cordoba throws a solid leg kick but Blocko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cordoba.
Cordoba misses with a low kick as Blocko jumps back.
Blocko throws an overhand right that lands on Cordoba's shoulder, as Cordoba tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Blocko does it's job there.
Cordoba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blocko.
Blocko tests Cordoba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blocko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blocko. That's going to slow Cordoba down.
Nice jab there from Cordoba.
Alex Cordoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blocko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cordoba wants to clinch.
A low kick from Cordoba is predictable there
and Blocko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cordoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cordoba throws a front kick aimed at Blocko's knee but Blocko avoids it well.
Blocko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blocko loads up on a big right hand but Cordoba slips the punch.
Blocko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blocko checks a leg kick nicely.
Cordoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Blocko throws a jab when Cordoba was well out of range.
Nice cross by Blocko.
Cordoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blocko scores with a nice right hand.
Blocko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cordoba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blocko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cordoba throws a leg kick
and Blocko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cordoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cordoba throws out a leg kick but Blocko moves out of range and Cordoba only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blocko shoots in but Cordoba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cordoba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cordoba lands a nice shot that snaps Blocko's head back.
Cordoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blocko.
Alex Cordoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordoba staying out of range there.
Blocko lands a nice shot that snaps Cordoba's head back.
Cordoba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocko connects with a leg kick. Cordoba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cordoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cordoba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cordoba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blocko will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordoba throws a leg kick but Blocko checks it.
Blocko moves out of range of the body kick from Cordoba.
Cordoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Blocko circles away.
Cordoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blocko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cordoba.
Cordoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cordoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blocko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko misses the jab.
Blocko just misses with a punch to the body.
Cordoba slips a jab from Blocko.
Blocko keeps the fight on the outside.
Blocko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cordoba.
Blocko throws out a loose jab but Cordoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cordoba misses with a low kick.
Blocko misses with a body shot.
Blocko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cordoba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blocko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cordoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blocko throws out the jab.
Blocko misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Cordoba is predictable there
and Blocko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cordoba really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knocko Blocko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Blocko misses.
Blocko swings widly with a right hand
and Cordoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blocko connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cordoba.
Cordoba throws a low kick but Blocko moves out of range easily.
Cordoba looks to land a combination. Blocko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blocko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Cordoba defending well as Blocko loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Blocko.
Blocko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Blocko as he checks the leg kick.
Cordoba throws a leg kick but Blocko sees it coming and moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cordoba takes a swing at Blocko's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cordoba 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 Blocko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blocko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cordoba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blocko, pushing him back against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cordoba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cordoba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordoba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cordoba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blocko is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Cordoba lands a big elbow that drops Blocko! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Blocko is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cordoba!
Alex Cordoba is the new heavyweight champion!
Alex Cordoba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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