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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pooman Skidoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by God Gave Me Style . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pooman Skidoo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Skidoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skidoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skidoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skidoo.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Skidoo moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Skidoo dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Skidoo as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Skidoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones wants to slow Skidoo down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skidoo.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pooman Skidoo.
Skidoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skidoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skidoo.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skidoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones wants to sweep but Skidoo has passed to side control!
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skidoo off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Skidoo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Skidoo is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding Skidoo 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Skidoo.
Skidoo covering up well under a series of strikes from Jones.
Jones looking for the RNC.
Skidoo trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Skidoo looks winded!
Jones trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones controls the action.
Jones lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skidoo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jones lands a shot to the head.
Skidoo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skidoo's 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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones 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.
Skidoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skidoo off to one side.
Skidoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Skidoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Skidoo slips a jab from Jones.
Skidoo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Skidoo avoids them all with ease.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skidoo on the side of the head.
Jones swings for the body but Skidoo moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Skidoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skidoo somewhat.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pooman Skidoo.
Jones scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones with a hook.
Skidoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Skidoo off the cage and back into range.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Skidoo is rocked!
Skidoo staying out of range there.
Skidoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skidoo can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a series of punches but Skidoo avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Skidoo avoids nicely.
Skidoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skidoo.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Skidoo slips a straight right by Jones.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Skidoo's head but Skidoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones and Skidoo are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Jones throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Skidoo into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Jones knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Jones 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mursu Valkoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valkoinen has chosen Nuki Nuki as his entrance music. Remy Bonjasky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mursu Valkoinen's chin.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mursu Valkoinen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valkoinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Bonjasky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valkoinen. Valkoinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Valkoinen throws a leg kick but Bonjasky checks it.
Valkoinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valkoinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Valkoinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valkoinen jabs at Bonjasky's body.
Bonjasky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonjasky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valkoinen swivels and escapes.
Valkoinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valkoinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valkoinen lands a left and a right that send Bonjasky crashing to the mat, dazed. Valkoinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bonjasky is rocked!
It looks like Remy Bonjasky has been cut.
Valkoinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonjasky. That did some damage!
Oh Bonjasky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valkoinen thows a leg kick but Bonjasky checks it
and Bonjasky counters with a thumping low kick.
Bonjasky seems to have got his legs back now.
Valkoinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valkoinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonjasky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valkoinen.
Valkoinen throws a good cross that connects.
Bonjasky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonjasky is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valkoinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valkoinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valkoinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valkoinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonjasky wants to get back to full guard.
Valkoinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valkoinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valkoinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonjasky sees it coming and defends easily.
Valkoinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valkoinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonjasky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonjasky trying to control but Valkoinen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valkoinen is working for a kimura but Bonjasky is defending it quite comfortably.
Valkoinen is trying to work for a kimura but Bonjasky is defending well.
Bonjasky is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valkoinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valkoinen looks to land a strike but Bonjasky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Valkoinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bonjasky controls Valkoinen momentarily but Valkoinen frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valkoinen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkoinen postures up in Bonjasky's guard and throws a big left but Bonjasky blocks it.
Bonjasky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valkoinen throwing strikes from guard but Bonjasky blocks nicely.
Valkoinen throwing strikes from guard but Bonjasky blocks nicely.
Bonjasky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valkoinen is aware though and is defending well.
Bonjasky wants to sweep here but Valkoinen controlling him for the moment.
Bonjasky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valkoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonjasky is looking to stand up but Valkoinen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valkoinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bonjasky looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonjasky, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valkoinen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valkoinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valkoinen trying to strike off his back.
Bonjasky stops Valkoinen from standing up.
Valkoinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Valkoinen, not yet.
Valkoinen keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mursu Valkoinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Bonjasky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonjasky swinging wildly here.
Bonjasky dives in for a single leg takedown but Valkoinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Bonjasky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonjasky managing to block the knees to the body from Valkoinen.
Valkoinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonjasky manages to pull guard.
Valkoinen drops back looking for a leg! Bonjasky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonjasky manages to kick Valkoinen off! Valkoinen jumps back into Bonjasky's guard.
Bonjasky looking for a guillotine here but Valkoinen defends easily.
Bonjasky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mursu Valkoinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valkoinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky has momentary wrist control but Valkoinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Valkoinen postures up in Bonjasky's guard and throws a big left but Bonjasky blocks it.
Valkoinen works over Bonjasky with some ground and pound from guard.
Valkoinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valkoinen with a nice head shot there.
Valkoinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valkoinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonjasky throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Valkoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Valkoinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Valkoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valkoinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valkoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valkoinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valkoinen stands up over Bonjasky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valkoinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonjasky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valkoinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonjasky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valkoinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonjasky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valkoinen is one step ahead there.
Valkoinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonjasky's head.
Bonjasky 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valkoinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonjasky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valkoinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valkoinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valkoinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Valkoinen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bonjasky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bonjasky has escaped and now he's on top!
Valkoinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonjasky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valkoinen is looking to sweep but instead, Bonjasky has passed into half guard.
Valkoinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valkoinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valkoinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonjasky stands up over Valkoinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valkoinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Valkoinen, not yet.
Bonjasky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjasky scoring with punches and elbows.
Bonjasky controls the position.
Valkoinen is looking to regain half guard here but Bonjasky keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonjasky controlling from side mount.
Bonjasky wants to control but Valkoinen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mursu Valkoinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Remy Bonjasky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonjasky tries to clinch up but Valkoinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Valkoinen lands a leg kick that knocks Bonjasky off balance momentarily.
Valkoinen connects with a leg kick. Bonjasky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valkoinen scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Valkoinen. No joy for Bonjasky on that attempt.
Valkoinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonjasky blocks the body kick.
Bonjasky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mursu Valkoinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valkoinen looks to throw the jab but Bonjasky is out of range.
That kick from Valkoinen tenderised Bonjasky's leg. Bonjasky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valkoinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mursu Valkoinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valkoinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonjasky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Bonjasky blocks the low kick.
Valkoinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valkoinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkoinen clobbers Bonjasky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonjasky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valkoinen.
Valkoinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonjasky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valkoinen tries to work over Bonjasky's front leg with a kick but Bonjasky checks it.
Valkoinen throws a sloppy head kick and Bonjasky moves out of range easily.
Bonjasky is looking to clinch but Valkoinen is avoiding it.
Valkoinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonjasky is out of range and Valkoinen settles back down.
Valkoinen misses with a low kick.
Bonjasky shoots in for a double leg but Valkoinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonjasky has Valkoinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonjasky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bonjasky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy Bonjasky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valkoinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bonjasky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valkoinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bonjasky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Valkoinen lands a knee to the body.
Valkoinen crunches a lovely knee into Bonjasky's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valkoinen manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valkoinen.
Bonjasky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonjasky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valkoinen is looking to improve his position.
Valkoinen is trying to escape back to his feet but Bonjasky uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Valkoinen tries to bench press Bonjasky off him but Bonjasky keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bonjasky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valkoinen manages to get back to half guard.
Bonjasky seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Valkoinen wants to improve his position but Bonjasky is controlling well.
Valkoinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky is trying to control. Valkoinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Bonjasky is going to stand back up.
Valkoinen wants to improve his position but Bonjasky is controlling well.
Mursu Valkoinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valkoinen wants to control but Bonjasky is keeping busy.
Bonjasky prevents Valkoinen from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonjasky throws a right and a left that Valkoinen avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valkoinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remy Bonjasky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valkoinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonjasky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mursu Valkoinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valkoinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursu Valkoinen!
Our winner, Mursu Valkoinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olson has chosen Xzibit - Get your walk on as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Olson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Olson's head.
Kevin Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Olson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane which made him look bad.
Olson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kane counters with a body kick.
Olson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Olson. Olson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Olson.
Olson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
Kane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olson on the side of the head.
Kane lands a high kick!
Kane feints and then cracks Olson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olson down.
Olson shoots in but Kane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Olson looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Olson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kane.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Kane.
Olson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Olson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane thumps Olson with a low kick.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olson's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Olson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Olson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at Rock-A-Fella Fight Club [10 ELITE!!] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kane scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olson. That did some damage!
Kane feints and then cracks Olson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olson down.
Olson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kane scores with a push kick.
Kane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kane.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Olson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane throws a head kick that Olson semi-blocks.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olson's head.
Kane cracks the inside of Olson's front leg.
Olson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane scores with a head kick.
Olson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Olson is rocked!
Kane cracks Olson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Kane!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Olson's front leg but catches the back leg as Olson tries to avoid it.
Kane with a jab.
Kane lands a big head kick that sends Olson tumbling to the mat! Kane takes a step backwards and waves Olson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane connects with a high kick.
Kane lands a brutal head kick. Olson looks out on his feet and Kane throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mason Kane!
In his post fight interview, Mason Kane gave a big smile as he said 'First off, I'd like to thank everyone for coming out to watch me fight...Words don't do me justice explaining how good it feels to be SFC champion! Thank you Showdown for giving me the opportunity to fight on the big stage. I'm so grateful to be here. My team, Rock-A-Fella Fight Club, we have suc'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Old (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce has chosen Bulls on Parade - Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Bruce will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Old!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Old throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce swinging wildly here.
Old throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruce lands a nice shot that snaps Old's head back.
Old scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bruce wants to improve his position but Old is controlling well.
Old definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Old trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bruce to get to his feet.
Old takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bruce misses the shot to the body.
Old gets a double leg takedown into Bruce's guard.
Bruce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Old tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruce is retaining full guard.
Bruce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is trying to hold Old in close to prevent damage but Old has managed to pass into half guard.
Old decides to return to a standing position.
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!
Old dives in and scores a takedown into Bruce's guard.
Bruce wants to sweep here but Old controlling him for the moment.
Bruce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Old. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bruce lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Old!
Bruce looking for a guillotine from mount but Old is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce controlling from the full mount.
Old is looking to get to half guard.
Old is working hard here to advance position.
Bruce swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Old is now in Bruce's guard. A big mistake from Bruce there, giving up the dominant position!
Old slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Old postures up.
Bruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruce controls Old momentarily but Old frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Old controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Old will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bruce tests Old's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Old shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bruce's guard.
Bruce trying to control the position.
Old stays in close to Bruce's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Old accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Old wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce pulls Old in close to his closed guard and prevents Old from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Old just wasn't active enough.
Bruce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Old drops his hands momentarily and Bruce takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Old tries to keep at a distance but Bruce has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruce.
Old gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Bruce looking to control but Old passes into half guard.
Bruce trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce wants to get back to full guard but Old has passed into side control.
Bruce wants to control but Old postures up.
Old tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bruce is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Old has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bruce, as that shot connected.
Old gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bruce gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Old is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bruce!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeah's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cannibal Corpse - Blood Drenched Execution. Conroy has chosen Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oh Yeah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Conroy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeah gets a double leg takedown into Conroy's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Conroy working a defensive guard here.
Conroy wants to hit a switch here but Yeah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Conroy there!
Yeah landing shots from mount.
It looks like Edward Conroy has been cut.
Yeah raining down shots from the mount!
Conroy is rocked!
That has opened up Edward Conroy's cut even more.
Conroy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of 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!
Yeah unloading with bombs!
Conroy is still in real trouble! Can Yeah finish him?
The cut above Edward Conroy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edward Conroy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oh Yeah!
Oh Yeah is the new middleweight champion!
Oh Yeah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hughtavious Barkevious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Hogsback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hughtavious Barkevious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Hogsback!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkevious lands with a good body shot.
Hughtavious Barkevious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogsback looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barkevious jabs Hogsback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hogsback avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barkevious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barkevious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hogsback blocks the low kick.
Barkevious scores with a jab to the body.
Barkevious scores with a jab to the body.
Barkevious is looking to wear down Hogsback with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogsback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barkevious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barkevious darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hogsback's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Barkevious before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hughtavious Barkevious!
Hughtavious Barkevious took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hughtavious the best fighter dey is, and Hughtavious know it.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Saul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rason Fairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairs has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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256 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Saul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rason Fairs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saul wants to clinch but Fairs slips to the side
and Fairs counters with a series of strikes that sends Saul to the canvas! Fairs follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saul is keeping the position for now.
Fairs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saul keeping moving, preventing Fairs from controlling successfully.
Saul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saul darts in trying to clinch
and Fairs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Paul Saul has been cut.
Saul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fairs counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Saul has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rason Fairs!
After the fight, Rason Fairs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by Filth Friends Unite. Brent Blackburn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Blackburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn throws a hook but Weidman blocks it.
Blackburn rushes Weidman and presses him up against the cage.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn lands a body punch.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weidman tries to stall but Blackburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Weidman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Weidman backwards.
It looks like Anderson Weidman has been cut.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Weidman looks winded!
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Weidman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Weidman is rocked!
Blackburn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Weidman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Blackburn is unloading with more strikes now! Weidman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Blackburn!
Brent Blackburn retains his heavyweight title!
Brent Blackburn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pirate Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Punchy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pirate Dan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan leaves Punchy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Punchy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dan is refusing to be controlled, as Punchy sits in half guard.
Dan tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
Punchy trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan wants to improve his position but Punchy is controlling well.
Dan's coaches at The Sweat Lodge have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Punchy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dan is looking for a sweep. Punchy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dan looking to control but Punchy passes into half guard.
Dan is in trouble now - Punchy has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Punchy looking to control but Dan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan tries to reverse the position but Punchy maintains control.
Dan throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Dan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Punchy prevents Dan from getting the reversal.
Punchy controlling the pace for now.
Dan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dan is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dan wants to hold on but Punchy pushes him away.
Dan is looking to get to half guard.
Dan is controlling an arm, preventing Punchy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
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!
Dan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Punchy trying to control the action but Dan is working from the bottom.
Punchy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dan tries to get to full guard but Punchy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dan keeps working.
Dan is looking for a sweep. Punchy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dan is looking to control Punchy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dan avoid being mounted?
Punchy controlling the action here.
Dan tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
Trent Punchy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Punchy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dan pinned against the cage. Dan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan stuffs the takedown attempt from Punchy. Punchy gets slowly back to his feet.
Pirate Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Punchy moves out of range of the body kick.
Punchy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dan 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.
Punchy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dan wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punchy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dan controls Punchy momentarily but Punchy frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trent Punchy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dan but Dan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punchy fails with the takedown
and Dan counters with a takedown into side control.
Dan swings around for an armbar but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dan's guard.
Punchy trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom.
Punchy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Punchy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Punchy won't allow Dan to sweep him here.
Punchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dan is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dan keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Punchy looking to pass the guard.
Punchy stopping the sweep attempt from Dan.
Punchy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Dan keeps moving.
Dan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punchy defends well.
Punchy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punchy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punchy has managed to get both his arms back between Dan's legs - danger averted.
Punchy passes into half guard.
Punchy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Punchy blocks the strikes from Dan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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!
Dan actively working from the bottom here.
Dan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punchy controlling the action here.
Dan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dan is looking to improve his position.
Dan is looking to control Punchy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dan avoid being mounted?
Punchy controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy seems to be working for a kimura but Dan defends the submission attempt.
Punchy slows the pace down in half guard.
Punchy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dan manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punchy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pirate Dan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Punchy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Punchy fails to land the takedown.
Punchy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dan keeping full guard, as Punchy tries to pass.
Punchy stopping the sweep attempt from Dan.
Punchy slips nicely into half guard.
Dan is trying to get back to full guard.
Punchy is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan is looking for a sweep. Punchy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dan manages to get to full guard.
Dan wants to sweep here but Punchy controlling him for the moment.
Dan is looking for a triangle but Punchy pushes his legs off easily.
Punchy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Punchy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dan is looking for a sweep.
Trent Punchy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Punchy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dan is not content to let Punchy control the position.
Punchy moves nicely into side control.
Dan is looking to reverse the position.
Dan struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Punchy stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Punchy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Punchy is pressing down on Dan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dan is holding on for now.
Dan wants to get back to full guard.
Punchy controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dan gets full guard.
Punchy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trent Punchy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Punchy shoots in looking for a takedown but Dan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punchy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pirate Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy tries for a takedown but Dan circles away easily
and Dan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punchy's guard.
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!
Punchy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dan wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving.
Dan advances to half guard.
Dan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Punchy is desperately trying to improve his position but Dan has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dan misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pirate Dan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dan but Dan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punchy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dan defends well and Punchy ends up having to push Dan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Punchy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dan wants to escape the position.
Dan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Punchy controlling from the full mount.
Dan is squirming around, avoiding Punchy's attempts to control the action.
Punchy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dan is trying to reverse the position but instead Punchy has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Dan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dan 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 Punchy gets his way!
Punchy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dan tries to escape but Punchy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchy sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Trent Punchy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pirate Dan had this to say: 'Who is John Galt?'.
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