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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotha Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amazing - Kanye West. Brotha Man has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Zalac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotha Man!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zalac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zalac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man misses with a right hand
and Zalac counters with a nice uppercut.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Zalac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man thuds a left hand into Zalac's body.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zalac tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zalac was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zalac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zalac's head.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man wants to control from the top but Zalac keeps moving.
Man throws a sloppy strike and Zalac has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Man is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Zalac!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alen Zalac!
A victorious Alen Zalac 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Blaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ton Hong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaine misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Hong with that takedown attempt.
Blaine lands a left and a right that send Hong crashing to the mat, dazed. Blaine thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hong is rocked!
It looks like Ton Hong has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaine goes for a small jab and connects. Now Blaine goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hong stumbles back but Blaine runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hong to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hong will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Blaine!
Henry Blaine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rico Sauve by Girardo. Eddie Chavo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner moves out of range as Chavo throws a body kick.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Chavo with that takedown attempt.
Turner tries to bum rush Chavo with a series of wild strikes but Chavo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eddie Chavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Chavo off the cage and back into range.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chavo's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Chavo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chavo shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Chavo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ike Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Turner lands a head shot.
Chavo throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavo. That did some damage!
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavo clinches with his opponent.
Chavo goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chavo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chavo.
Chavo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Jab from Turner.
Chavo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chavo misses with a takedown
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner digs a right hand into Chavo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavo's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Chavo tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Turner.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
A short right from Turner.
Turner stalls.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner lands a right hand.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Chavo's coach down at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chavo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chavo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavo misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Chavo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chavo can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Chavo looks winded!
Turner lands a right hand.
A short left from Turner.
Chavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavo working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
A right hand to the body from Turner.
Chavo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Chavo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo instigates a clinch.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chavo is rocked!
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chavo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavo slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Chavo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavo is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Chavo closes the distance and clinches.
Chavo seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Chavo.
A short right from Turner.
Chavo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turner drops Chavo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chavo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Turner tenderised Chavo's leg. Chavo is trying to keep his angry face on.
It looks like Turner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Turner drops Chavo with a huge uppercut! Chavo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Turner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Turner!
Eddie Chavo was interviewed post fight and said 'BS! Come on Joe Rogan'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen Santana Ft Everlast - Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black is looking to clinch.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black closes the distance looking to clinch
so Cartman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cartman stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black has momentary wrist control but Cartman slips an elbow through the middle.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Cartman is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartman pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartman trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Black is looking for a sweep. Cartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black keeping control of the position.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Cartman sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to hold on to Cartman's head to control him but Cartman postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Cartman moves out of range easily.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cartman backs up against the cage.
Black slips under a jab.
Henry Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black wants to clinch
and Cartman counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartman is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to stand but Cartman is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartman wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cartman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cartman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Cartman scoring with strikes but Black is staying in there.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cartman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Black is in a horrible position here. Cartman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Black is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cartman! Black is hurt baaadly! Cartman is firing away with more strikes - Black is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Cartman!
An out of breath Eric Cartman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. al Rashid has chosen Highlight Reel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem al Rashid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but al Rashid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by al Rashid.
al Rashid misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract al Rashid.
al Rashid moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
al Rashid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by al Rashid.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but al Rashid moved out of range.
Jenkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kareem al Rashid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles al Rashid. al Rashid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that al Rashid has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jenkins misses with a hook
so al Rashid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenkins looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
al Rashid wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
al Rashid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but al Rashid pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
al Rashid trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to keep al Rashid in close.
Jenkins has his foot on al Rashid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. al Rashid works his way back into a safe position though.
al Rashid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
al Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
al Rashid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jenkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of al Rashid, into his guard.
al Rashid trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but al Rashid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing al Rashid from controlling successfully.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins looking to control but al Rashid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
al Rashid tries to reverse the position but Jenkins maintains control.
al Rashid defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jenkins.
al Rashid wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
al Rashid working to try and regain half guard.
al Rashid sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
al Rashid wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but al Rashid won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but al Rashid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins works his foot free and advances to mount.
al Rashid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
al Rashid is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Rashid tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenkins wants to control the pace but al Rashid is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and al Rashid is now in Jenkins's guard. A big mistake from Jenkins there, giving up the dominant position!
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 Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
al Rashid throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
al Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
al Rashid tries to clinch up.
al Rashid scores with a leg kick.
al Rashid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and al Rashid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
al Rashid misses with a hook to the ribs.
al Rashid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Rashid misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
al Rashid misses with some punches.
al Rashid can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
al Rashid throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jenkins on the inside.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jenkins effectively controlling the action here.
al Rashid lands an uppercut.
al Rashid tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
al Rashid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
al Rashid misses with a punch on the inside.
al Rashid misses with the head strike.
al Rashid tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins has clasped his hands together around al Rashid's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
al Rashid is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Rashid is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that al Rashid really doesn't like being in this position too much.
al Rashid can't escape the position.
al Rashid tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins tries to control but al Rashid wriggling away.
Jenkins controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has hold of al Rashid's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and al Rashid manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jenkins raining down shots from the mount!
Jenkins wants to control the pace but al Rashid is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… al Rashid is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by al Rashid and Jenkins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. al Rashid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but al Rashid is defending well.
al Rashid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Jenkins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if al Rashid gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kareem al Rashid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
al Rashid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
al Rashid connects with a right hand. Jenkins shakes it off.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but al Rashid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as al Rashid continues to drive forward.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
al Rashid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but al Rashid holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurgood Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Rashid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but al Rashid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
al Rashid tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid misses with a punch to the body.
al Rashid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
al Rashid misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from al Rashid.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins is looking to control al Rashid's arms but al Rashid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
al Rashid misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
al Rashid misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from al Rashid.
Jenkins wants to take the fight to the mat but al Rashid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
al Rashid digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
al Rashid misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A short right from al Rashid.
al Rashid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but al Rashid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
al Rashid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins is working for takedown but al Rashid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from al Rashid.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
al Rashid pulls guard successfully.
al Rashid kicks Jenkins off and gets to his feet.
Jab, jab by al Rashid - just one landing.
al Rashid misses with a low kick.
al Rashid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
al Rashid throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid wants to slow Jenkins down by chopping away at his legs.
al Rashid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
al Rashid misses with some punches.
al Rashid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.
al Rashid working aggressively here.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but al Rashid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
al Rashid jumps into guard, dragging Jenkins to the mat.
al Rashid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
al Rashid keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. al Rashid is keeping the position for now.
al Rashid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
al Rashid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Rashid looking to control.
al Rashid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but al Rashid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kareem al Rashid wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as al Rashid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jenkins doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem al Rashid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think al Rashid 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kareem al Rashid!
During a confident post fight interview, Kareem al Rashid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birthday comes into the arena with Happy Birthday Mr President blaring out of the sound system. Watson has chosen How Much For One Rib? 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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240 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birthday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Birthday pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Birthday settles back down.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Birthday's shoulder, as Birthday tries to avoid the shot.
Watson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birthday manages to avoid it.
Watson misses with the combination.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Birthday moves out of range easily.
Watson checks a low kick from Birthday.
Birthday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Birthday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birthday.
Birthday throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Birthday.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mason Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Birthday is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birthday walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Birthday had a free shot at his head there.
Watson scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Birthday counters with a crisp right hand that drops Watson! Birthday lets Watson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Watson is rocked!
Birthday circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Watson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Birthday wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Birthday!
Corey Birthday managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Merciless Gladiators, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Bader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Bader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Bader takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller throws a body punch but Bader moves out of range.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bader.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willie Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Bader lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bader has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kebab House in the buildup to the fight.
Bader throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Bader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Bader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Bader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bader throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Bader tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Bader throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bader rather than just go for the knockout.
Bader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bader moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Bader tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bader.
Miller has Bader up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bader fails to land.
Miller tries to work over Bader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Bader struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Bader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Bader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Bader misses with a punch to the body.
Bader struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Bader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bader tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Bader back against the cage.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Bader lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Bader takes a shot to the head.
Bader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bader manages to break the clinch.
Bader lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Miller misses.
Bader scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Bader throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bader is just out of range.
Bader is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Miller jabs Bader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader scores with a push kick.
Miller takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bader lands with a shot to the body.
Bader catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Bader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bader throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Bader throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Bader's belly button to the back.
Bader lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader dominated that round.
That's time! Bader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Willie Bader is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Bader's ribs.
Bader thows a body shot but no joy.
Bader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bader.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bader misses with the body kick
and Bader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bader fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Bader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Bader counters with an inside leg kick.
Bader lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bader, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with the combination.
Bader throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Bader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick from Bader misses.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Bader misses the body punch
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Bader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bader.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bader defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Bader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader misses with a low kick.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Bader throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bader was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Bader tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bader thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miller if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Bader tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Bader tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bader counters with a leg kick.
Bader lands a right hook to the body.
Bader misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Bader.
Bader throws a leg kick that misses.
Bader moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Bader.
Bader lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Miller lands a body shot.
Bader slips a straight right by Miller.
Both fighters circling a little - Bader finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bader misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bader.
Bader cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bader.
Bader is looking to land body kicks.
Bader does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bader misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller thuds a left hand into Bader's body.
Bader scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bader takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bader is just out of range.
Bader tries to clinch but Miller moves away
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bader scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bader.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Bader tries a head kick but it misses.
Bader motions for Miller to come forward. Bader throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller checks a low kick from Bader.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Bader's belly button to the back.
Miller tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bader moves away.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bader misses with a body kick.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bader as Miller tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Bader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader stalls.
Miller working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller throws a body punch but Bader moves out of range.
Bader walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Bader.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Bader.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bader moves away.
Bader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bader.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Bader pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Bader misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bader swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller looks to land a combination. Bader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Bader punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Bader moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Bader blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bader.
Bader pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bader breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Bader slips the punch.
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!
Bader looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Bader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Bader throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Bader.
Bader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bader thumps Miller with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Bader looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Bader tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Bader moves into the clinch.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader misses with the head strike.
Bader tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Bader misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
Bader misses with some punches.
Miller pushes Bader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bader.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Bader controls the action.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader manages to break the clinch.
Bader motions for Miller to come forward. Bader throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Bader.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Bader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Miller.
An inside leg kick from Bader misses.
Bader connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader had his way with Brandon Miller in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bader.
Bader scores with a kick to the body.
Bader throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Bader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bader throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bader.
Bader takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bader as he connects with a hook.
Bader throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bader with a hook.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Bader fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Bader moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Bader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bader is looking to land body kicks.
Bader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bader counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bader cracks Miller with an open hand slap.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bader throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bader throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bader is just out of range.
Bader bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader misses with a low kick.
Bader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a body punch but Bader moves out of range.
Bader thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a body punch but Bader moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bader.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bader is just out of range.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Bader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandon Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a front kick.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller checks a low kick from Bader.
Bader throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Bader pushes him off.
Bader jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bader is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bader, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Bader!
Willie Bader retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Willie Bader 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Handly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Dropped a bomb on me. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Handly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonzo backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Handly scores with a four punch combination!
Gonzo throws a lazy head kick
and Handly counters with a series of strikes. Gonzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzo is rocked!
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Handly finish him?
Charles Handly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handly misses with a straight right.
Gonzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Handly lands a head shot.
Gonzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handly throws a left that rocks Gonzo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Handly dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gonzo regain composure!
Gonzo is not content to let Handly control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Handly.
Gonzo is looking for a sweep.
Handly in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Handly fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Handly landing a few strikes.
Handly misses with the ground and pound.
Handly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gonzo is not content to let Handly control the position.
Handly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Handly tries to score with some ground and pound. Gonzo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly throwing strikes but Gonzo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Handly keeps Gonzo under control for a moment.
Handly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Handly is trying to work for a sweep but Gonzo has mounted him!
Gonzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handly is working to get back to half guard.
Gonzo tries to control but Handly wriggling away.
Gonzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throwing strikes here but Handly is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gonzo avoids the attempt from Handly to control.
Handly is looking to improve his position but Gonzo isn't that keen on the idea.
Handly is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gonzo controlling from mount.
Gonzo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Handly hang on?
Gonzo tries to control but Handly wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly is looking to improve his position but Gonzo isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Gonzo.
Gonzo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Handly is looking to escape.
Gonzo controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzo throwing strikes here but Handly is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Handly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzo raining down shots from the mount!
Gonzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly dominated that round.
That's time! Handly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Handly misses with a left hand
and Gonzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gonzo controlling the pace.
Handly wants to improve his position but Gonzo is controlling well.
Gonzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Handly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzo is working away from the top position though.
Handly is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzo trying to control from half guard but Handly is working away.
Gonzo prevents Handly from improving his position.
Handly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzo's back!
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!
Handly punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gonzo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gonzo staying busy and making it hard for Handly to control.
Handly throwing sloppy strikes.
Handly throwing sloppy strikes.
Handly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Handly misses with a punch to the head.
Handly throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly has the hooks in. Gonzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gonzo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gonzo trying to control but not successfully.
Handly throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Handly missing with strikes.
Handly throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gonzo could be in trouble here!
Charles Handly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handly throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gonzo!
Handly lands punches and elbows.
Handly misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly is looking to control Gonzo but Gonzo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gonzo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Handly's arms.
I really don't envy Gonzo right now.
Handly struggling to land strikes to the head as Gonzo covers up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Handly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Handly missing with strikes.
Handly is landing with strikes from the back.
Gonzo wants to control his opponent's hands but Handly gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly throwing sloppy strikes.
Gonzo trying to control but not successfully.
Gonzo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Handly.
Handly missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Handly manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Handly gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Handly throws a series of punches but Gonzo avoids them all with ease.
Gonzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handly.
Handly lands with a nice combination. Gonzo backs away looking to recover.
Gonzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handly.
Handly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handly. Gonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Charles Handly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Handly in the body.
Gonzo lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Handly throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Gonzo postures up in Handly's guard and throws a big left but Handly blocks it.
Gonzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo trying to control but Handly is working from the bottom.
Handly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Gonzo postures up.
Handly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handly trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Handly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Handly there.
Gonzo is looking to land body kicks.
Handly misses with a series of wild punches.
Handly throws a hook but Gonzo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo walks into a left hand.
Gonzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Handly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handly works the jab nicely.
Handly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Handly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Handly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzo is working Handly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Handly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzo's guard.
Handly connects with a couple of short punches.
Handly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Handly throws a strike but Gonzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Handly controls Gonzo momentarily but Gonzo frees himself.
Gonzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Handly instigates a clinch.
Handly lands an elbow that stopped Gonzo in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzo pulls Handly into guard.
Handly trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Handly throws a strike but Gonzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Handly looking for a sweep. Not yet Handly, not yet.
Handly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzo defends well.
Gonzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzo throwing strikes from guard but Handly blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Handly keeps moving.
Handly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzo throws a strike but Handly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Handly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handly throws a strike but Gonzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzo postures up.
Gonzo stops Handly from standing up.
Gonzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Handly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handly is trying to control the position but Gonzo postures up.
Gonzo looking to pass the guard.
Gonzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Handly keeps moving.
Gonzo postures up in Handly's guard and throws a big left but Handly blocks it.
Handly can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Handly is trying to maintain the position but Gonzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Handly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but Handly is keeping the position.
Handly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo trying to control but Handly is working from the bottom.
Gonzo passes Handly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Handly tries to roll over but Gonzo keeps him under control.
Handly won't allow Gonzo to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzo is looking to take a break and control but Handly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handly trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Handly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzo.
Handly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Handly working the head and body with strikes.
Handly is thwarting Gonzo's attempts to control the position.
Gonzo tries to get to full guard but Handly has control of the leg.
Handly drops an elbow to the side of Gonzo's head.
Gonzo is trying to control but can't.
Handly is nestled in close to Gonzo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzo's head.
Handly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzo keeps working.
Handly wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handly.
Gonzo taking some punishment here, with Handly in his half guard.
Handly thows a huge punch but Gonzo dodges it nicely.
Gonzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handly.
Handly is trying to control. Gonzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzo's head.
Handly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzo sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzo is pressing down on Handly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Handly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handly stops Gonzo from standing up.
Gonzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handly.
Gonzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handly.
Handly wants to pass the guard but Gonzo is keeping the position.
Handly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Handly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handly connects with a couple of short punches.
Handly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly wants to control from the top but Gonzo keeps moving.
Gonzo has Handly pulled in close to control his posture.
Handly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzo has momentary wrist control but Handly slips an elbow through the middle.
Handly works over Gonzo with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Handly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Handly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Handly!
Charles Handly retains his lightweight title!
Charles Handly really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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