FD 1: The Hammer Drops PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Money Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Fenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Fenson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Money Maker
vs
Fenson

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Money Maker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Fenson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money Maker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Money Maker misses.
Money Maker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenson.
Money Maker sizes up Fenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Money Maker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenson.
Money Maker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fenson under the eye.

Fenson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Money Maker to the mat! Money Maker manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Money Maker is looking to stand back up but Fenson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Money Maker.

Fenson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fenson walks into a stiff left hand from Money Maker.
Money Maker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenson ducks under a wild hook from Money Maker.
Fenson walks into a left hand.

Fenson is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Fenson.
Fenson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Money Maker gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fenson 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 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Money Maker!
The Money Maker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Loggia Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Nkosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Loggia Jr
vs
Nkosi

188 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Loggia Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Nkosi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loggia Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nkosi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loggia Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Loggia Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nkosi but Nkosi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Loggia Jr gets a clinch.
Nkosi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nkosi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loggia Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Loggia Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nkosi after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Loggia Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Loggia Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Loggia Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nkosi won't allow Loggia Jr to sweep him here.
Loggia Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loggia Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkosi is fending him off so far but Loggia Jr persists. Nope, Nkosi circles away and we're back to standing.
Loggia Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Nkosi tries to sprawl out of it but Loggia Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nkosi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loggia Jr wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loggia Jr is defended easily by Nkosi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loggia Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nkosi pushes him off.
Loggia Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nkosi avoids it really well and circles away.

Loggia Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Loggia Jr is looking to advance position but Nkosi won't allow it.

Loggia Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loggia Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nkosi is positioning himself well to prevent Loggia Jr advancing to mount.
Loggia Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Loggia Jr throwing shots but Nkosi is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loggia Jr in particular looking to stall.

Loggia Jr is working for a kimura but Nkosi is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkosi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loggia Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loggia Jr trying to control but Nkosi is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Robert Loggia Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Loggia Jr tries for a takedown but Nkosi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robert Loggia Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loggia Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Loggia Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nkosi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loggia Jr.
Loggia Jr misses with an uppercut
and Nkosi counters with a one-two to the body.
Nkosi stuffs the takedown attempt from Loggia Jr. Loggia Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nkosi keeps the fight on the outside.
Loggia Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nkosi pinned against the cage. Nkosi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Loggia Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loggia Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loggia Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nkosi slaps away a takedown attempt from Loggia Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loggia Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nkosi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loggia Jr somewhat.

Loggia Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkosi, not yet.
Loggia Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nkosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loggia Jr is one step ahead there.
Loggia Jr wants to control from the top but Nkosi keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loggia Jr pushes down on Nkosi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nkosi keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Loggia Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loggia Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Loggia Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkosi is just riding it out for now. Loggia Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Loggia Jr is pressing down on Nkosi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nkosi is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Loggia Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nkosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nkosi is still trying to improve position.
Loggia Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nkosi!
Loggia Jr avoids the attempt from Nkosi to control.
Loggia Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Loggia Jr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Loggia Jr looks for a takedown but Nkosi sprawls well.
Nkosi swats away the attempt to clinch by Loggia Jr.
Loggia Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Nkosi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loggia Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nkosi counters with a two punch combo.
Loggia Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Loggia Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loggia Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Nkosi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loggia Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Loggia Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Nkosi can't get the takedown.

Loggia Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Nkosi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loggia Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nkosi 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Loggia Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Loggia Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nkosi defends it nicely.
Loggia Jr shoots in but Nkosi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Loggia Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Nkosi's guard.
Loggia Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nkosi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Loggia Jr being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loggia Jr wants to control from the top but Nkosi keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nkosi working a defensive guard here.
Loggia Jr advances to half guard.
Loggia Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Loggia Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nkosi is refusing to be controlled, as Loggia Jr sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robert Loggia Jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Loggia Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Nkosi tries to sprawl out of it but Loggia Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nkosi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loggia Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nkosi tries to avoid it but Loggia Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nkosi to the ground. Nkosi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loggia Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nkosi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loggia Jr.
Loggia Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Loggia Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loggia Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Loggia Jr!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Kvant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Toushiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kvant
vs
Toushiro

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Kvant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abel Toushiro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toushiro defends well and Kvant ends up having to push Toushiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kvant misses with a knee to the head.
Kvant struggles to land a body shot inside as Toushiro controls his hands.
Kvant stalling in the clinch but Toushiro improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kvant obliges.
Toushiro can't break the clinch.
Kvant wants to get back to striking at distance but Toushiro won't allow it.

Kvant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toushiro keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Kvant.
Kvant tries to clinch but Toushiro moves away

and Toushiro counters with a shoot takedown. Kvant fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toushiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toushiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kvant wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toushiro controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toushiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvant's head.
Kvant keeping full guard, as Toushiro tries to pass.

Toushiro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Toushiro. No joy for Kvant on that attempt.
Toushiro's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toushiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Toushiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toushiro has a takedown stuffed.
Kvant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toushiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kvant somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Kvant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvant doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Toushiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kvant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

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!
Toushiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Toushiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kvant is just riding it out for now. Toushiro eventually gives up the hold.
Kvant wants to control but Toushiro is keeping busy.
Toushiro tries to pass to full mount but Kvant defends it.
Kvant trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toushiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Toushiro seems to be working for a kimura but Kvant defends the submission attempt.
Toushiro trying to control the action but Kvant is working from the bottom.
Toushiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kvant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Toushiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kvant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvant is looking to control Toushiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvant avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushiro is stalling here. Kvant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Toushiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kvant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Toushiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Toushiro sneaks out the side door and pushes Kvant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kvant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kvant throws a hook to the side of Toushiro's head but Toushiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kvant darts in trying to clinch

so Toushiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvant is looking to stand back up but Toushiro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kvant.
Kvant is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Toushiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kvant shoots in but Toushiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toushiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Toushiro.

Toushiro has hold of Kvant's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kvant tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Toushiro cranks the arm and Kvant screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kvant, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Abel Toushiro!
Abel Toushiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Jones Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Scott
vs
Jones Jr

175 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Master Lee's One Stop

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.

Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott moves nicely into side control.
Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott working the head with strikes.

Scott has hold of Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jr seems comfortable defending it but Scott has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Scott couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Scott!
An out of breath Lukas Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Tunney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tunney
vs
Flint

189 cm
24
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Tunney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Flint!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunney leaves Flint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Tunney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tunney enables Flint to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tunney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flint trying to control but Tunney is working from the bottom.
Tunney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flint on the ground.
Tunney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flint is controlling him.
Flint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flint advances position into side control!

Flint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flint thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Flint decides to stand back up.
Flint will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flint looks to land a body kick but Tunney moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Flint misses
and Tunney counters with a series of strikes. Flint will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Flint or perhaps it was just good defense by Tunney which made him look bad.
Roy Tunney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Flint.

Flint looking to score a takedown here. Tunney is defending well but Flint drives through and ends up in Tunney's guard.
Tunney wants to stand but Flint is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flint.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flint is working for a submission of some sort.
Flint not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Flint stands up and beckons Tunney to join him on the feet.
Flint throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tunney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tunney blocks a head kick by Flint.
Flint dives in for a single leg takedown but Tunney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint tries for a takedown but Tunney manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tunney stops a takedown attempt from Flint.
Flint is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tunney pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tunney manages to break the clinch.
Flint fails to land the takedown.
Flint looks winded!
Flint throws a right hand that Tunney ducks under and follows up with a left that Tunney also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tunney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flint somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Flint dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Flint gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tunney counters with a series of strikes. Flint will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flint shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tunney counters with a left and a right that stings Flint.
Flint gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tunney counters with a two punch combo.
Roy Tunney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Flint.
Flint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tunney was well out of range. Poor timing from Flint.
Flint throws a head kick but Tunney moves out of range.
Flint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tunney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint tries to clinch up.
Flint misses with a takedown attempt
and Tunney counters with a one-two to the body.
Roy Tunney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flint has his takedown stuffed
and Tunney counters with a two punch combo.
Flint is breathing heavily.
Flint shoots in and drives through. Tunney sprawls well.
Flint wants to clinch.
Flint gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tunney counters with a one-two to the body.
Tunney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flint.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint looks for a takedown but Tunney sprawls well.
Tunney stuffs the takedown.
Flint moves in looking to clinch but Tunney pushes him off.
Tunney slaps away a takedown attempt from Flint, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flint shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tunney counters with a left and a right that stings Flint.
Flint tries to clinch
and Tunney counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint fails with the takedown
and Tunney counters with a left and a right that stings Flint.
Flint shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tunney counters with a three punch combo that has Flint backing up. Flint nods at Tunney to acknowledge the strikes.
Flint tries to clinch but Tunney is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Tunney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tunney is working the combinations to good effect here.
Flint with a poor takedown
and Tunney counters with a series of strikes. Flint will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flint tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tunney counters with a left and a right that stings Flint.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint shoots and misses
and Tunney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunney keeps the fight on the outside.
Flint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tunney counters with a left and a right that stings Flint.
Roy Tunney is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Tunney as Flint shoots in.
Flint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Tunney dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Flint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flint thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Flint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flint dives in for a single leg takedown but Tunney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Tunney manages to break the clinch.
Flint tries to clinch up
and Tunney counters with a three punch combo that has Flint backing up. Flint nods at Tunney to acknowledge the strikes.
Flint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tunney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flint looking to pass the guard.
Tunney wants to stand up but Flint is controlling him.
Tunney keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Tunney is looking to stand up but Flint isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Tunney blocks nicely.

Flint gets to his feet - Tunney follows without any prompting.
Tunney stuffs the takedown attempt from Flint. Flint gets slowly back to his feet.
Roy Tunney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tunney counters with a series of strikes. Flint will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roy Tunney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Flint.
Flint misses with a takedown
and Tunney counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint fails with the takedown.
Flint with a poor takedown
and Tunney counters with a three punch combo that has Flint backing up. Flint nods at Tunney to acknowledge the strikes.
Tunney moves out of range of the body kick from Flint.
Flint fails with a takedown attempt.
Tunney blocks a head kick by Flint.
Flint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tunney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint shoots and misses
and Tunney counters with a left and a right that stings Flint.
Flint shoots and misses
and Tunney counters with a series of strikes. Flint will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Tunney shows good takedown defense.
Flint shoots in but no luck this time.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tunney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tunney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flint gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tunney counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Flint.
I think Flint 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Flint!
Travis Flint thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Roy Tunney had this to say: 'I'll be back '.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thai Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capone comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Baxter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Capone
vs
Baxter

180 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thai Capone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxter.
Capone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxter wants to clinch.
Capone misses with a jab to the body
and Capone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Thai Capone has been cut.
Capone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Baxter instigates a clinch.
Baxter lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Baxter.
Baxter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baxter lands with a right to the head.
Capone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baxter is pressed up against the cage. Capone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baxter down to the mat. Baxter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Baxter drops Capone with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Capone looks back up at him and smiles so Baxter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Capone walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Baxter! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Baxter!
Freddy Baxter is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Freddy Baxter 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.
The defeated Thai Capone had this to say: 'Very tough opponent, I'll be back.'.