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CCF 214: Finkle vs. Jangles PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth comes to the cage accompanied by Alva Noto - Module 7. Burt Guth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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153 lbs
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37
143 lbs
23 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guth rushes Luiz and presses him up against the cage.
Luiz wants a takedown.
Guth gets underhooks to prevent Luiz's takedown attempt.
Guth landing knees to the body.
Guth dodges an elbow strike from Luiz.
I was talking to Guth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burt Guth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Luiz managing to block the knees to the body from Guth.
Luiz has picked Guth up - he's going for a ride! Luiz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luiz.
Guth tries to roll over but Luiz keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luiz in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guth defending well though.
Luiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Guth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Guth wants to improve his position but Luiz is controlling well.
Guth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luiz.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guth misses with the combination.
Luiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luiz moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luiz tries for a takedown but Guth manages to get underhooks.
Guth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guth missing with knees to the body.
Luiz is trying to break the clinch but Guth is controlling him.
Guth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guth lands with a short shot to the head.
Guth looking to throw knees to the head but Luiz is blocking nicely.
Guth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guth is pressed up against the cage. Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guth down to the mat. Guth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guth, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Guth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guth misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth cracks Luiz with a good jab.
Luiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guth lands a head kick. Luiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guth throws a head kick but Luiz moves out of range.
Guth misses with a hook.
Luiz swinging wildly here.
Luiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luiz with the counter takedown but Guth avoids it easily.
Guth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guth is fending him off so far but Luiz persists. Nope, Guth circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luiz.
Guth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guth falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Luiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Luiz has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Guth.
Guth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luiz.
Luiz wants to break free but Guth has control.
Guth misses with a knee to the head.
Guth lands a right hand.
Guth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Guth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luiz is working for takedown but Guth is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Guth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Luiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Guth lands a nice uppercut.
Luiz is trying to drag Guth to the mat but Guth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luiz goes for a takedown attempt but Guth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burt Guth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Luiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth tries to land knees in the clinch but Luiz avoids the damage to the body.
Guth lands a right hand.
Guth throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Guth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luiz is trying to drag Guth to the mat but Guth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burt Guth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luiz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Luiz manages to end up in side control.
Luiz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guth struggling a bit here.
Guth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Luiz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Luiz moves into full mount!
Luiz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Luiz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Luiz lands a couple of good shots and Guth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz is striking well from the back but Guth escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Luiz throws a strike but Guth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Guth keeps moving.
Guth looking for a sweep. Not yet Guth, not yet.
Luiz is stalling in the full guard.
Luiz throwing strikes from guard but Guth blocks nicely.
Guth pulls Luiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Luiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guth keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
Luiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Guth keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Guth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Guth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luiz slips a jab and a cross from Guth.
Guth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luiz under the eye.
Guth tries to close the distance and clinch but Luiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Guth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guth prevents Luiz from breaking the clinch.
Guth stops a takedown attempt from Luiz.
Guth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guth misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luiz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Guth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luiz can turn it around.
Burt Guth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Guth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Luiz can't break the clinch.
Luiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Guth.
Guth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guth lands a hook that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Luiz looking for a takedown.
Guth landing knees to the head.
Luiz has Guth pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Luiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guth tumbling to the mat - Luiz dives into Guth's guard.
Luiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luiz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Guth throws up his legs and catches Luiz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Luiz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Guth! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Burt Guth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes to the cage accompanied by the theme from titanic. Roofer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Earlandson fails to land the takedown.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Earlandson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Earlandson shoots for a double leg takedown but Roofer sprawls well. He's pushed Earlandson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earlandson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roofer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Earlandson is in Roofer's guard.
Roofer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roofer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Earlandson looking to sit in guard and control but Roofer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Earlandson is trying to keep Roofer in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earlandson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Earlandson controls Roofer momentarily but Roofer frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roofer 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 Earlandson.
Earlandson wants to control but Roofer postures up.
Earlandson is looking to reverse the position.
Earlandson is working hard here to advance position.
Earlandson is trying to control Roofer's posture but Roofer avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Roofer has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Earlandson struggling a bit here.
Earlandson seems a little lost for a moment, as Roofer dominates the positioning.
Earlandson is looking to regain half guard here but Roofer keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roofer trying to control the position but Earlandson is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roofer.
Roofer leaves Earlandson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Earlandson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roofer.
Earlandson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Earlandson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roofer misses with a body kick.
Earlandson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roofer did well to prevent Earlandson getting side control.
Roofer moves into full guard.
Earlandson looking to sit in guard and control but Roofer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Earlandson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Earlandson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Earlandson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roofer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roofer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Earlandson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roofer defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Earlandson is looking for a triangle here but Roofer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Roofer 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.
Roofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Roofer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Earlandson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Earlandson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roofer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Earlandson but great work by Roofer.
Earlandson regains half guard.
Roofer uses his free foot to push down on Earlandson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Earlandson.
Earlandson can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson tries to hold on but Roofer postures up.
Earlandson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer prevents Earlandson from improving his position.
Roofer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Earlandson is not content to let Roofer control the position.
Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Earlandson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Roofer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Roofer!
Earlandson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roofer is looking to take a break and control but Earlandson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roofer working away.
Earlandson is looking to regain half guard here but Roofer keeps moving and retains side control.
Earlandson wants to control but Roofer postures up.
Roofer controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is looking for a sweep.
Roofer wants to control but Earlandson is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Earlandson blocks a leg kick.
Ben Roofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roofer, as that shot connected.
Roofer cracks Earlandson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Earlandson.
Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roofer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Earlandson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Earlandson shoots in but Roofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson scores with a hook.
Roofer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Earlandson shoots in for a double leg but Roofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roofer - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roofer scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Earlandson darts in and clinches Roofer up against the cage.
Roofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earlandson checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Roofer.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roofer sprawls well. Roofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Roofer does no damage.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown. Roofer tries to sprawl out of it but Earlandson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and Earlandson moves out of range easily.
Earlandson moves out of range as Roofer throws a body kick.
Roofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Roofer lands a left hand.
Earlandson has Roofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roofer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roofer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roofer has Earlandson pressed against the cage, preventing Earlandson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roofer stops a takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson is trying to force a seperation but Roofer has the dominant position.
Earlandson working hard to break the clinch.
Earlandson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roofer lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roofer.
Earlandson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roofer walks away with a smile on his face. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roofer scores with a jab. Earlandson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Earlandson if he has to take too many more of those.
Roofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ben Roofer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roofer blocks a low kick nicely.
Roofer counters with a body kick.
Roofer tests Earlandson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roofer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Earlandson's head.
Roofer lands a jab to the head.
Roofer misses the shot to the body.
Earlandson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roofer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Roofer sprawls well.
Earlandson darts in looking for a takedown but Roofer gets double underhooks and turns Earlandson into the cage.
Good work by Earlandson as he checks the leg kick.
Roofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roofer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Earlandson is rocked!
No luck for Earlandson with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roofer as he jumps to the side.
Well,Earlandson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roofer, as that shot connected.
Oh Earlandson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Roofer does it's job there.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Earlandson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roofer scores with a head kick.
Earlandson closes the distance and clinches up with Roofer, looking for a takedown. Earlandson pushes Roofer against the cage but Roofer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Roofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Earlandson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Earlandson 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.
Roofer throws the kick towards the body but Earlandson avoids it.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown. Roofer tries to sprawl out of it but Earlandson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Earlandson avoids the head kick by Roofer.
Roofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roofer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roofer as he jumps to the side.
Roofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Earlandson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roofer gets a clinch.
Roofer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Earlandson.
Earlandson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roofer misses with a punch on the inside.
Earlandson is trying to pull guard but Roofer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Earlandson tries to pull guard but Roofer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson wants to take the fight to the mat but Roofer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roofer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Earlandson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roofer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Roofer is trying to stand back up.
Earlandson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Roofer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roofer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ben Roofer!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ben Roofer!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ben Roofer!
Ben Roofer wins by unanimous decision!
Ben Roofer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomez's choice of entrance music: We Can't Stop. This should be fireworks!
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167 lbs
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37
185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher lands a jab to the head.
Butcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
A nice combination there by Butcher.
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butcher's hands.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
Butcher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butcher.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Butcher misses the target.
Butcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butcher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butcher misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Butcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Butcher misses with a right hand
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Butcher manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Butcher.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Butcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butcher connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez misses with a hook.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Butcher didn't see that one coming.
Butcher scores with a decent looking hook.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Butcher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez lands with an overhand left.
Bobby Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butcher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomez punishes Butcher's body with a nice straight punch.
Butcher misses the jab.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobby Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher misses with a two punch combination.
As Butcher backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Butcher manages to avoid it all.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butcher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butcher lands an overhand right.
Gomez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez connects with a right hand. Butcher shakes it off.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Gomez with a jab.
Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butcher.
Gomez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butcher.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Butcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
Butcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher misses with a left hand
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Butcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Butcher takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez works Butcher's body with a nice hook.
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Gomez connects with a body shot that sends Butcher's belly button to the back.
Butcher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
It seemed like Gomez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez throws a series of strikes that have Butcher backpedaling.
Butcher is rocked!
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Butcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Butcher.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butcher seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher digs a right hand into Gomez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gomez's gas tank.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher misses with some punches.
Gomez gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butcher is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Butcher.
Gomez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butcher slips a straight right by Gomez.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
A punch combination from Butcher misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher misses with the combination.
Bobby Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Butcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butcher lands with a shot to the body.
Butcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butcher finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butcher lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
A big right from Butcher misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butcher throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Butcher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Sloppy strikes from Butcher. Those never looked like landing.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
Butcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Butcher avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Bobby Butcher will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher misses the body punch
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Butcher!
Butcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez wants to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch position.
Butcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Butcher misses with a two punch combination.
Bobby Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Gomez moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Gomez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Gomez.
Gomez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gomez clobbers Butcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butcher connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
It looked like Butcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Butcher cracks Gomez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Butcher connects with a looping right hand.
Butcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Butcher slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez digs a good hook to Butcher's body.
Alfredo Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
Butcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Butcher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Gomez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomez.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Butcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gomez gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Butcher 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 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Gomez!
Alfredo Gomez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Willems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lyle Willems enters the cage!
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38
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144 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Willems!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinichi checks a leg kick.
Willems throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinichi misses with a takedown attempt - Willems sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Willems's coach down at Fighting Fitness & Freedom was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Willems's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shinichi moves into the clinch.
Willems is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Willems wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shinichi has him pressed against the cage.
Shinichi has Willems pressed against the cage, preventing Willems from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Willems stops a takedown attempt from Shinichi.
Willems wants to break free but Shinichi has control.
Shinichi successfully pulls guard.
Willems stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shinichi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems trying to control but Shinichi is working from the bottom.
Shinichi pulls Willems in close to prevent any damage.
Shinichi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi working a defensive guard here.
Shinichi keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinichi is retaining full guard.
Willems postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems looking to sit in guard and control but Shinichi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Willems is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shinichi tries to free his leg and advance position but Willems is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Willems is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shinichi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willems swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shinichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willems wants to sweep but no luck.
Willems is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shinichi trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
Shinichi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Willems's guard.
Willems is trying to stand up here but Shinichi is controlling him well.
Willems is looking for a sweep. Shinichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Willems tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shinichi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akiyama Shinichi!
A less than humble Akiyama Shinichi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by KoRn En Vivo Mtv. Ramirez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Night Prowler -by- AC/DC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
142 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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33
147 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Ramirez circles away easily
and Ramirez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Escobar scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Escobar walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez is looking to control Escobar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Escobar is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramirez is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Escobar's guard.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez lands a heavy elbow.
Escobar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control here.
Escobar won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramirez connects with a nice short shot to Escobar's temple.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar postures up.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Escobar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Escobar lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escobar has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Escobar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez lands a heavy elbow.
Escobar is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Escobar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ramirez raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to get to half guard.
Escobar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escobar trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Escobar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ricardo Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School Of Hard Knocks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez lands a heavy elbow.
Escobar tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Escobar is rocked!
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Escobar is squirming around nicely.
Oh Escobar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramirez lands a big elbow - Escobar is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Escobar is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricardo Ramirez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricardo Ramirez thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatboy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bill Hicks - Goat boy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25 - 18 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pulla Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa slips under a jab from Goatboy.
Pulla Sorsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Sorsa.
Sorsa thuds a left hand into Goatboy's body.
Sorsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sorsa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goatboy defending well as Sorsa loads up on a big left hand.
Goatboy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorsa is just out of range.
Sorsa staying out of range there.
Sorsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sorsa misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goatboy, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Sorsa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goatboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sorsa staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sorsa.
Goatboy looks to land a left hand but Sorsa moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatboy keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Sorsa.
Sorsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goatboy circles away.
Goatboy throws a body punch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goatboy.
Goatboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sorsa checks a leg kick.
Goatboy loads up on a big right hand but Sorsa slips the punch.
Goatboy misses with a wild body shot.
Sorsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goatboy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goatboy misses with a straight left.
Goatboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorsa.
Goatboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorsa counters with a single leg into guard. Goatboy didn't expect that.
Goatboy keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Goatboy is retaining full guard.
Goatboy seems keen to control Sorsa's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorsa looking to pass the guard.
Goatboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goatboy scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Goatboy.
Sorsa throws a head kick but Goatboy moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sorsa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goatboy. Sorsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sorsa connects with a leg kick. Goatboy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sorsa blocks a head kick by Goatboy.
A big right from Sorsa misses.
Goatboy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sorsa looks to land a body kick but Goatboy moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Sorsa.
Sorsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorsa.
Goatboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorsa manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy throws a body kick that misses.
Pan Goatboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorsa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sorsa tried to counter with a leg kick but Goatboy avoided it.
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goatboy moves away.
Sorsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Goatboy is just out of range.
Goatboy tries to score with a low kick but Sorsa moves his leg out of the way.
Sorsa checks a leg kick.
A big left from Goatboy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatboy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sorsa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goatboy throws a looping overhand right but Sorsa ducks down to avoid it.
Sorsa misses with a shot to the body
and Goatboy counters with a low kick, right behind Sorsa 's knee.
Goatboy misses the jab.
Goatboy looks to land a right hand but Sorsa moved out of range.
Sorsa scores with a nice head shot.
Sorsa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sorsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorsa.
Goatboy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goatboy misses with a hook.
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 Pulla Sorsa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goatboy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Goatboy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sorsa. Sorsa obviously looking to wear him down.
Sorsa is looking to wear down Goatboy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goatboy thumps Sorsa with a low kick.
Sorsa misses with a takedown attempt - Goatboy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goatboy is looking to chop away at Sorsa's legs.
Goatboy cracks Sorsa with an open hand slap.
Sorsa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goatboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goatboy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sorsa is looking to score with low kicks.
Sorsa slips a jab from Goatboy.
A swing and a miss from Sorsa.
Goatboy throws a lazy right hand but Sorsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sorsa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorsa throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatboy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sorsa.
Sorsa slips under a jab.
Goatboy throws a low kick but Sorsa avoids it.
A jab from Goatboy misses.
Sorsa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goatboy. Goatboy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sorsa gets the takedown into side control.
Goatboy prevents Sorsa from moving into mount.
Sorsa is looking to take a break and control but Goatboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Sorsa crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa wants to control but Goatboy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goatboy gets back to half guard.
Sorsa trying to control the action but Goatboy is working from the bottom.
Goatboy won't allow Sorsa to pass to mount.
Sorsa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goatboy is defending against the submission attempts here by Sorsa.
Goatboy is trying to maintain the position but Sorsa is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy misses with a straight right.
Sorsa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sorsa staying out of range there.
Sorsa slips under a jab from Goatboy.
Sorsa clobbers Goatboy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pan Goatboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sorsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goatboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goatboy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goatboy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sorsa.
A leg kick checked by Goatboy.
A telegraphed right hand from Goatboy misses the target.
Sorsa throws a low kick but Goatboy avoids it.
Goatboy throws a sloppy head kick and Sorsa moves out of range easily.
Goatboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goatboy.
Nice takedown defense from Goatboy. No joy for Sorsa on that attempt.
Goatboy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goatboy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sorsa blocks a jab.
Sorsa scores with a push kick.
Sorsa lands a lovely overhand right.
Goatboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Pulla Sorsa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sorsa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goatboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sorsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sorsa swings for the body but Goatboy moves out of range.
Sorsa misses with an uppercut
and Goatboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goatboy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Sorsa.
Goatboy stuffs the takedown attempt from Sorsa. Sorsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sorsa.
Sorsa misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Goatboy.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorsa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sorsa is looking to clinch.
Goatboy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goatboy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown but Goatboy shows good takedown defense.
Goatboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goatboy ducks under a wild hook from Sorsa.
Sorsa cracks a nice hook into Goatboy's ribs.
The fighters circling - Goatboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorsa misses with a wild body shot.
Goatboy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goatboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Goatboy misses.
Sorsa misses with a left hand
and Goatboy counters with a straight right hand.
Goatboy misses with an uppercut. Sorsa saw that one coming.
Sorsa tries to counter by clinching up but Goatboy breaks away and moves out of range.
Sorsa fakes the leg kick and cracks Goatboy in the body.
Sorsa feints and then cracks Goatboy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goatboy down.
Sorsa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goatboy's head.
Sorsa throws a big shot that misses.
Sorsa looks to land a right hand but Goatboy moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goatboy sprawls well. Goatboy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorsa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pulla Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Goatboy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goatboy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goatboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sorsa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goatboy tries to score with a low kick but Sorsa moves his leg out of the way.
Sorsa avoids the body shot from Goatboy.
It looked like Sorsa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goatboy.
Sorsa defending well as Goatboy loads up on a big left hand.
Sorsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorsa.
Sorsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Goatboy misses.
Goatboy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sorsa.
Sorsa lands an overhand right.
Sorsa lands a nice shot that snaps Goatboy's head back.
A leg kick checked by Sorsa.
Sorsa defending well as Goatboy loads up on a big left hand.
Sorsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Goatboy misses the target.
Sorsa moves out of range as Goatboy strikes.
Goatboy throws a chopping leg kick but Sorsa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sorsa connects with an inside leg kick.
Sorsa throws a jab when Goatboy was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa dips to his left and cracks Goatboy with an uppercut!
Sorsa misses the shot to the body.
Goatboy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Goatboy scores with a jab.
Sorsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goatboy is fending him off so far but Sorsa persists. Nope, Goatboy circles away and we're back to standing.
Sorsa lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Goatboy misses.
Goatboy slips under a jab.
Sorsa throws a jab when Goatboy was well out of range.
Goatboy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sorsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sorsa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goatboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorsa.
Goatboy jabs Sorsa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goatboy lands a leg kick that knocks Sorsa off balance momentarily.
Goatboy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sorsa.
Goatboy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sorsa is out of range and Goatboy settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pulla Sorsa.
Well Sorsa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pulla Sorsa!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pulla Sorsa!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight as a draw!
Pulla Sorsa wins by majority decision!
Pulla Sorsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Pan Goatboy had this to say: 'Goatboy is here to please you!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Erika - I Don't Know. Kennison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snot- Stoopid. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Noteboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennison.
Kennison misses with an uppercut
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kennison's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Kennison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennison is looking to stand up but De Noteboom won't let him.
Kennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kennison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Noteboom is proving hard to escape from.
De Noteboom looking for a sweep. Not yet De Noteboom, not yet.
Kennison wants to get up but he can't break De Noteboom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De Noteboom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennison is looking to stand up but De Noteboom won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennison as he connects with a hook.
Kennison throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kennison forces De Noteboom back against the cage and clinches.
Kennison prevents the takedown attempt.
Kennison has De Noteboom pressed against the cage.
Kennison misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Noteboom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Noteboom is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennison has double underhooks.
De Noteboom has been working on his balance at Rape Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kennison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennison gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennison slows down the pace here.
De Noteboom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kennison misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennison misses with an elbow strike.
Kennison tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kennison just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Noteboom's brow.
Kennison has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kennison throws an elbow but misses.
De Noteboom blocks the elbow strike.
De Noteboom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Kennison.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kennison throws an elbow but misses.
De Noteboom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennison fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennison tries to clinch there but De Noteboom circles away.
Karl Kennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennison throws a big shot that misses.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Kennison misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Noteboom keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennison is looking to clinch but De Noteboom is avoiding it.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kennison tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennison.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Kennison is quick to defend against it.
Kennison lands a jab to the nose.
Kennison tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Kennison avoids it well and moves away.
Kennison tries to clinch up.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennison moves in looking to clinch but De Noteboom pushes him off.
Kennison tries to clinch up
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kennison's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Kennison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kennison wants to stand and escape but instead De Noteboom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Noteboom postures up in Kennison's guard and throws a big left but Kennison blocks it.
Kennison thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Kennison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennison being controlled here momentarily.
Kennison preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Noteboom, up you get!
Kennison is looking to slow De Noteboom down with leg kicks.
De Noteboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennison.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Kennison is quick to defend against it.
Kennison swinging wildly here.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Kennison avoids it well and moves away.
Kennison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kennison throws a leg kick that misses.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kennison sprawls and moves away.
Kennison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Noteboom on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Kennison is quick to defend against it.
Kennison lands a jab-cross combination.
Kennison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kennison tries to clinch but De Noteboom is having none of it.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kennison loads up on a big right hand but De Noteboom slips the punch.
Kennison tried to score with a low kick but De Noteboom checks it.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Kennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennison throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Kennison is quick to defend against it.
Kennison clobbers De Noteboom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kennison tries to clinch up.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kennison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Noteboom takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
De Noteboom keeps the fight on the outside.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kennison sprawls and moves away.
Kennison is looking to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kennison. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kennison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
De Noteboom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
De Noteboom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Noteboom landing punches.
Kennison tries to buck De Noteboom off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karl Kennison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kennison throws a shot from downtown. De Noteboom moves away and avoids it.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kennison is looking to clinch.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Kennison.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kennison throws a series of strikes that have De Noteboom backpedaling.
Kennison misses with a hook
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Kennison didn't expect that.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom is working Kennison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kennison can't keep his opponent in guard - De Noteboom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennison defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennison defending well though.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennison tries to kick De Noteboom off but De Noteboom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Kennison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Kennison is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennison defending well though.
De Noteboom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennison is trying to stand up here but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kennison takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kennison.
Kennison loads up on a big right hand but De Noteboom slips the punch.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kennison sprawls and moves away.
De Noteboom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennison.
Kennison swings for the body but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Kennison misses with a left hand
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Kennison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kennison is rocked!
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands a strong strike to the head of Kennison. That's dazed him! De Noteboom looking to finish here. Kennison is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - De Noteboom lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padilla kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead by Dawn by Deicide. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Bueno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla misses with a head kick.
Padilla throws a low kick but Bueno moves out of range easily.
Padilla walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bueno.
Bueno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Padilla throws out a loose jab but Bueno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Padilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bueno circles away quickly and effectively.
Bueno missing with a left hand there. Padilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses.
Bueno throws out a counter right but Padilla avoids it with no problem.
Bueno's corner calls for a 1-2. Bueno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Padilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bueno finds it's way round the side to connect with Padilla's head.
Padilla misses with a low kick as Bueno jumps back.
Bueno throws a wild body kick that Padilla sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Padilla, as that shot connected.
Bueno throws a hook but Padilla blocks it.
Padilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bueno jabs Padilla right on the nose. Padilla blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Padilla.
Bueno throws a hook but Padilla blocks it.
Bueno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Padilla to the mat! Padilla manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Padilla, not yet.
Bueno scoring with some ground and pound.
Bueno won't allow Padilla to sweep him here.
Padilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Padilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bueno lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno is pushing down on Padilla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Padilla is fighting to maintain full guard but Bueno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Padilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bueno is nestled in close to Padilla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bueno drops an elbow to the side of Padilla's head.
Bueno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Padilla is pressing down on Bueno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bueno distracts Padilla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Padilla wants to sweep here but Bueno controlling him for the moment.
Padilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bueno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Padilla has momentary wrist control but Bueno slips an elbow through the middle.
Bueno advances to half guard.
Padilla tries to roll over but Bueno keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bueno lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Bueno.
Bueno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bueno seems to be working for a kimura but Padilla defends the submission attempt.
Padilla regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bueno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Padilla working for a triangle but Bueno defends it easily.
Padilla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bueno defends it easily.
Bueno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Padilla has his feet on Bueno's thighs here. He's pushed Bueno off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bueno screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Padilla!
Nero Padilla very nearly forgot to thank BeastMode amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Judah as Malone shoots in.
Judah clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Judah has double underhooks.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Judah lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Judah digs a good hook to Malone's body.
Judah tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malone is looking to reverse the 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!
Judah takes a little break here. Malone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is not content to let Judah control the position.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judah working away.
Malone tries to bench press Judah off him but Judah keeps the position.
Judah taking a breather here.
Malone is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Judah looking to control but instead Malone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Malone has his foot on Judah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judah works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone wants to sweep here but Judah controlling him for the moment.
Judah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Judah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Judah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Judah has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Malone blocks a jab.
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
Malone looks to throw a body kick
and Judah counters with a left to the body.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
and Judah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Judah lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Judah pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judah is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Judah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Judah finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
Judah fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Judah's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone blocks a jab.
Judah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Judah with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Judah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Judah is looking to clinch.
Judah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Malone wants to counter with a clinch but Judah pushes him away.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone works Judah's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Judah misses.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Malone jabs Judah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Judah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Judah gets caught flat footed, as Malone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving.
Judah controlling Malone's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Malone wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judah keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Judah 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone connects with a jab.
Malone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Malone.
Malone avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah slips under a jab.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Judah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malone's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah digs a good hook to Malone's body.
Judah cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
A jab from Judah finds it's way through Malone's defenses.
Malone takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Judah. Judah maintains the clinch.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Judah.
Malone can't get the takedown.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Judah pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Judah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position.
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
Zoey Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Judah wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Judah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malone, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoey Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
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.
Judah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone defends well and Judah ends up having to push Malone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Judah tries to clinch up.
A jab from Judah misses.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Judah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Judah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick
and Judah counters with a body kick that stops Malone in his tracks momentarily.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone moves out of range as Judah throws a body kick.
Judah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malone doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Judah closes the distance and pushes Malone back into the cage.
Malone wants a takedown.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malone misses with some punches.
Judah misses with an elbow over the top.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Malone pulls Judah into guard.
Judah trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone wants to hit a switch here but Judah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Malone there!
Judah tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking to get to half guard.
Malone keeps trying to improve his position.
Judah looking to finish with strikes here!
Judah prevents Malone from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judah looking to control but Malone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malone gets back to half guard.
Judah wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malone actively working from the bottom here.
Malone tries to roll over but Judah keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judah is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Judah clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Judah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judah.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Malone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Judah. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
Malone closes the distance and clinches up with Judah, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes Judah against the cage but Judah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judah tries to clinch
and Malone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Judah blocks a head kick by Malone.
Malone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Judah takes the fight into the clinch.
Judah misses with an elbow over the top.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Judah lands with a left to the head.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malone has Judah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Judah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Judah is working Malone over against the cage.
Judah lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Judah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Judah stops a takedown attempt from Malone.
David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Malone avoids the elbow strike from Judah, against the cage.
Judah works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone trying to stall but Judah improves his position.
Malone is looking for a takedown.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Judah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone misses with some punches.
David Judah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Judah.
A nice left hand lands by Judah.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Judah.
Malone takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Judah.
That has opened up Zoey Malone's cut even more.
Judah is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Judah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Malone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah throws an elbow but it misses.
Malone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah throws an elbow that misses.
Malone trying to stall but Judah improves his position.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Judah has him pressed against the cage.
Judah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Judah lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Zoey Malone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Judah prevents a body shot from Malone.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Judah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoey Malone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Malone is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Judah had his way with Zoey Malone in that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Judah stuffs the takedown.
Judah lands a jab to the nose.
Judah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Judah scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Malone. That snapped Judah's head back.
Malone lands a head kick. Judah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Judah gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Judah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Judah is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Judah circles away and we're back to standing.
David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Judah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Malone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Malone does it's job there.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Judah lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah jabs Malone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Judah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Judah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Judah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Judah.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Malone.
Good body shot from Judah.
Malone has Judah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Judah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah is working Malone over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Judah.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Malone is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Malone goes for a takedown attempt but Judah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Judah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zoey Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
Judah misses with a two punch combination.
Malone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
David Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Judah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Judah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Judah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover.
Judah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malone eats them both and turns towards Judah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah looks to land a combination. Malone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Judah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judah avoids a kick to the body.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Judah wants to clinch.
Malone misses with an uppercut.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Judah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Judah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for David Judah!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for David Judah!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for David Judah!
David Judah wins by unanimous decision!
David Judah retains his light heavyweight title!
David Judah tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Zoey Malone was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn! That sucked!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Jangles (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.
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Jangles!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jangles.
Jangles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been informed that Jangles has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Finkle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jangles.
Finkle moves out of range as Jangles strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jangles. Finkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Jangles misses
letting Finkle counter with a right hand.
Finkle blocks a head kick by Jangles.
Jangles looks to land a left hand but Finkle moved out of range nicely.
Finkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jangles.
Jangles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finkle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle is looking to reverse the position.
Jangles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Finkle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jangles taking a breather here.
Jangles tries to advance to mount but Finkle instead regains half guard.
Finkle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jangles.
Jangles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles throws a big elbow that misses.
Jangles trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jangles throwing strikes but missing.
Finkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jangles trying to control but Finkle is working from the bottom.
Finkle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finkle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jangles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finkle trying to control the position.
Jangles throws a big elbow that misses.
Jangles stopping the sweep attempt from Finkle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finkle throws a shot from downtown. Jangles moves away and avoids it.
Jangles throws a sloppy head kick
and Finkle counters with a straight right hand.
Jangles tries to land a front kick but Finkle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle lands a nice looking body kick.
Finkle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finkle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jangles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jangles throws a right hand that misses
and Finkle counters with a straight right hand.
Jangles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finkle staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jangles is just out of range.
Finkle throws out a powerful jab.
Finkle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jangles just misses with a punch to the body.
Finkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finkle lands a high kick!
Jangles blocks a leg kick.
Jangles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jangles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jangles lands a high kick!
Finkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finkle moves out of range as Jangles strikes.
Finkle takes a swing at Jangles's ribcage but misses.
Finkle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finkle misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finkle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangles throws a push kick but Finkle slaps the foot to one side.
Finkle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jangles in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jangles misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Finkle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jangles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finkle.
Finkle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jangles. Jangles obviously looking to wear him down.
Jangles is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finkle misses with an uppercut.
Jangles 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.
Finkle defending well as Jangles loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jangles. Finkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Jangles.
Jangles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finkle moves out of range as Jangles throws a body kick.
Finkle walks into a left hand.
Jangles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finkle counters with a nice body shot.
Finkle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jangles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finkle counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Finkle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jangles's corner calls for a 1-2. Jangles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkle moves in looking to clinch but Jangles pushes him off.
Jangles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle is looking to slow Jangles down with leg kicks.
Finkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Finkle.
Jangles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finkle slips under a jab from Jangles.
Jangles throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle stuns Jangles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jangles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jangles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finkle throws a head kick but Jangles moves out of range.
Jangles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jangles checks a low kick from Finkle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jangles throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Finkle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Finkle. Beautiful body shot.
Finkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jangles.
Finkle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jangles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by Finkle.
Jangles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Jangles as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Finkle. Beautiful body shot.
Finkle scores with a punch to the head.
Finkle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jangles.
Jangles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkle on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Finkle does it's job there.
Jangles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jangles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jangles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jangles throws a lazy uppercut
and Finkle counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle connects with a jab.
Jangles misses with a body kick.
Finkle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finkle checks a leg kick.
Finkle is looking to counter punch.
Finkle misses the shot to the body.
Finkle lands with a slapping head kick.
Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Jangles.
Finkle walks into a straight right hand from Jangles.
Finkle scores with a sloppy right hand. Jangles should have avoided that one.
Finkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jangles.
Jangles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finkle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jangles.
Finkle jabs Jangles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finkle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finkle misses with a head kick.
Jangles scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Finkle.
A swing and a miss from Jangles.
Finkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Jangles.
Jangles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jangles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jangles scores with a leg kick.
Finkle lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jangles.
We've been told by Finkle's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finkle tries a low kick but Jangles avoids it.
Finkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Jangles misses the target.
The fighters circling - Jangles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jangles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jangles moves out of range of the body kick from Finkle.
No joy there for Finkle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Jangles.
An inside leg kick from Finkle misses.
Finkle lands with an overhand left.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Jangles misses with a low kick as Finkle jumps back.
A big left from Finkle misses.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Jangles cracks Finkle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jangles throws a right hand that Finkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Finkle also avoids with ease.
Jangles misses with an uppercut.
Jangles throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Finkle throws a shot from downtown. Jangles moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jangles misses.
Finkle lands a jab.
Finkle cracks Jangles with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 Ray Finkle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Finkle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jangles, pushing him back against the cage.
Finkle tries to throw a body punch but Jangles avoids it by throwing Finkle back against the cage.
Finkle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jangles takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Lester Jangles has been cut.
Finkle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jangles misses with a punch on the inside.
Jangles lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Jangles.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Jangles avoids the damage to the body.
Finkle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jangles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jangles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finkle throws an elbow but misses.
Finkle tries to work over Jangles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jangles lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jangles working aggressively here.
Jangles misses with a punch on the inside.
Jangles scores with a shot to the side of Finkle's head.
Jangles avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
Jangles managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jangles.
Jangles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finkle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finkle pushes Jangles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jangles.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Finkle lands an elbow that stopped Jangles in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Lester Jangles's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finkle.
Jangles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle blocks an uppercut.
Jangles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finkle tries to clinch but Jangles moves out of range.
Jangles misses with a body kick.
Jangles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finkle sprawls well. Finkle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jangles gets slowly back to his feet.
Finkle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finkle wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle moves out of range as Jangles throws a body kick.
Finkle has closed the distance and engaged Jangles in a clinch.
Finkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finkle blocks an uppercut.
Jangles misses with a punch on the inside.
Jangles is trying to push Finkle away but Finkle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jangles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jangles misses with the head strike.
Jangles works on Finkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Jangles avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jangles lands with a light punch inside.
Jangles avoids a wild elbow strike from Finkle.
A left hand lands to the body for Jangles.
Jangles breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Jangles feints the counter takedown.
Finkle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finkle throws a sloppy head kick and Jangles moves out of range easily.
Jangles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Finkle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jangles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jangles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jangles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finkle connects with an inside leg kick.
Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finkle moves into the clinch.
Jangles misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jangles.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jangles.
Jangles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jangles misses with a punch on the inside.
Jangles throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jangles is defending well for now.
Jangles avoiding damage as Finkle throws knees to the body.
Jangles working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangles pushes Finkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jangles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finkle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jangles's elbow.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
Finkle keeps control of Jangles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finkle blocking some punches.
Lester Jangles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jangles breaks from the clinch.
Finkle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finkle lands with an uppercut that bounces Jangles off the cage and back into range.
Jangles moves out of range as Finkle strikes.
Finkle misses with a straight left.
Jangles dips to his left and cracks Finkle with an uppercut!
Jangles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finkle is out of range and Jangles settles back down.
Finkle throwing a counter right hand but Jangles manages to avoid it.
Finkle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jangles is out of range and Finkle settles back down.
Jangles feints the counter takedown.
Finkle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jangles throws out a loose jab but Finkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jangles throws a leg kick
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ray Finkle did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles's cut.
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.
Jangles scores with a nice body kick.
Finkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jangles's calf.
Jangles tried to score with a low kick but Finkle checks it.
Jangles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finkle blocks a jab.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jangles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jangles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finkle is looking to counter punch.
Jangles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finkle's head backwards.
Good shot there by Finkle.
A good leg kick by Jangles.
Finkle lunges at Jangles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jangles's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jangles feints and then cracks Finkle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finkle down.
Good work by Finkle as he checks the leg kick.
Finkle scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jangles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jangles. Finkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jangles throws out the jab.
Finkle misses with the combination.
Finkle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finkle staying out of range there.
Finkle is looking to counter punch.
Finkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Finkle.
Finkle with a nice cross.
Finkle connects with a right hand. Jangles shakes it off.
Finkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jangles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finkle defends it well.
Finkle tries to land a front kick but Jangles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jangles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Jangles blocks the low kick.
Jangles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle tries to clinch but Jangles moves out of range.
Jangles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jangles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jangles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkle is doing well to control the position and prevent Jangles from advancing to side control.
Finkle trying to control here.
Jangles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finkle defending well though.
Finkle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jangles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle moves into full guard.
Finkle is trying to keep Jangles in close.
Finkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jangles.
Finkle is trying to control the position but Jangles postures up.
Jangles throwing strikes from guard but Finkle blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finkle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Jangles.
Jangles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jangles lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jangles.
Finkle with a nice cross.
Jangles misses with a low kick.
Jangles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jangles slips a jab and a cross from Finkle.
Jangles lands a front kick.
Finkle misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jangles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finkle checks a leg kick.
Jangles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jangles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finkle scores with a jab to the body.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. Jangles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jangles fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lester Jangles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles's cut.
That's time! Finkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Finkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jangles.
Jangles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkle.
Jangles avoids the head kick by Finkle.
Finkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Finkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jangles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finkle clobbers Jangles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jangles throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jangles. That snapped Finkle's head back.
Jangles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle stuffs the takedown.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jangles on the side of the head.
Finkle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jangles throws out the jab.
Jangles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finkle is out of range and Jangles settles back down.
Finkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jangles.
Finkle checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Jangles.
Jangles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finkle. That did some damage!
Jangles goes for a double leg but Finkle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finkle continues to drive forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finkle.
Jangles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkle manages to avoid it.
Finkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Finkle tries to clinch up but Jangles circles away and keeps his distance.
Finkle misses the shot to the body.
Finkle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jangles lands a glancing blow to the side of Finkle's head.
Jangles keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jangles.
Some bone on bone action there as Finkle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finkle blocks a jab.
Finkle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jangles checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle scores with a nice right hand.
Finkle misses with a head kick.
Jangles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finkle avoids a kick to the body.
Finkle throws a big counter combination but Jangles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkle missing with a left hand there. Jangles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkle tries to score with a low kick but Jangles moves his leg out of the way.
Jangles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkle!
Finkle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jangles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lester Jangles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jangles. Finkle shrugs it off though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Finkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jangles.
Finkle is trying to control Jangles's posture but Jangles avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangles trying to control the action but Finkle is working from the bottom.
Finkle struggling a bit here.
Jangles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Jangles advances to mount.
Jangles prevents Finkle from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jangles looking to control but Finkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lester Jangles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jangles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jangles throwing strikes here but Finkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jangles working Finkle over with strikes here.
Finkle is looking to get to half guard.
Finkle wants to control but Jangles is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jangles punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jangles looking to control but Finkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lester Jangles.
I think Finkle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ray Finkle!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ray Finkle!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight as a draw!
Ray Finkle wins by majority decision!
Ray Finkle retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Ray Finkle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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