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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Jose Stark looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Lang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lang with a hook.
Lang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang is looking to break free of the clinch but Stark has double underhooks.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Our sources have told us that Lang has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Lang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Stark.
Stark looks winded!
Stark shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jose Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Stark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jose Stark has been cut.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Lang lands with a big left! Stark is wobbled badly! Lang comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stark to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clubber Lang!
After the big win, Clubber Lang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brown (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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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Jones Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Brown!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jones Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Ii is just out of range.
Jones Ii tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown throws a hook but Jones Ii blocks it.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Jones Ii's belly button to the back.
Jones Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones Ii misses the jab.
Jones Ii works the jab nicely.
Jones Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones Ii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Jones Ii tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown is rocked!
Brown looks to land a left hand but Jones Ii moved out of range nicely.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Ii steps into range and cracks Brown with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Brown flops backwards and Jones Ii dives into his guard looking to finish!
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Jones Ii finish him?
It looks like Alex Brown has been cut.
Brown wants to stand up but Jones Ii is controlling him.
Jones Ii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
It looks like Jones Ii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Jones Ii counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Brown out cold! What a finish! Jones Ii is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jupiter Jones Ii!
Jupiter Jones Ii 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rune Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rune Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Murphy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Banchamek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Banchamek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banchamek is able to avoid easily.
Banchamek throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banchamek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Banchamek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banchamek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Banchamek staying out of range there.
Banchamek is looking to counter punch.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Banchamek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banchamek blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Banchamek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banchamek seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banchamek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Banchamek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Banchamek checks it.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Banchamek counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jim Murphy has been cut.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Nice shot by Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Banchamek is out of range.
Banchamek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jim Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banchamek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Banchamek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Banchamek counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Banchamek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Banchamek counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Banchamek ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Banchamek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Murphy'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.
Murphy throws the left hand but Banchamek avoids the punch easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Banchamek ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Banchamek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banchamek has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Banchamek slips under a jab from Murphy.
Banchamek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banchamek is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Banchamek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banchamek walks into a left hand.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Banchamek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Banchamek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Banchamek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murphy misses the jab.
Banchamek throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy tests Banchamek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Banchamek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Banchamek moved out of range.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
It looked like Banchamek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek walks into a left hand.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banchamek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Banchamek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Banchamek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Murphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Banchamek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
A counter left hand to the body from Banchamek misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy tries to bum rush Banchamek with a series of wild strikes but Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Banchamek counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Banchamek counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy throws a jab when Banchamek was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Banchamek misses the target.
Murphy throws a jab when Banchamek was well out of range.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Banchamek moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Banchamek misses its target.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Rune Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Banchamek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Banchamek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Banchamek moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
Banchamek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Banchamek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Banchamek blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Banchamek's body.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banchamek's hands.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Banchamek is out of range.
Banchamek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Murphy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Banchamek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Banchamek counters with a left to the body.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Banchamek slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Banchamek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Banchamek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Murphy!
After the fight, Jim Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by micheal jackson beat it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Avery!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avery gets slowly back to his feet.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Avery takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avery.
And Avery tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peter James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James has Avery pressed against the cage.
Avery jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avery looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James gets to his feet - Avery follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a double jab.
James throws out a loose jab but Avery uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Avery tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James leaves Avery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Avery misses.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James tries to sprawl but Avery drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James has one foot on Avery's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
James lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Avery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avery has a takedown stuffed.
Peter James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Avery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tests Avery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like William Avery has been cut.
James tries to clinch up but Avery circles away and keeps his distance.
And Avery tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James misses with a body shot.
Avery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Avery goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James has closed the distance and engaged Avery in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Avery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Avery jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James tries to stand but Avery is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James gets to his feet. Avery looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James slips a jab and a cross from Avery.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a lazy right hand but Avery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avery lands with a thumping leg kick.
James misses with a hook.
James lands with a nice combination. Avery backs away looking to recover.
Avery scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
James cracks Avery with a good jab.
Avery is rocked!
Avery shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Avery is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Avery throws a half hearted mid kick.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avery seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Avery.
James drops Avery with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avery looks back up at him and smiles so James waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
James has closed the distance and engaged Avery in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from James.
Avery jumps guard but James stands there with Avery around his waist. Avery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Avery regains guard immediately.
Avery keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avery keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Avery looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Avery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avery shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Avery scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?
James pushes Avery off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James cracks Avery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James misses with a head kick.
Avery throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Avery keeps the fight on the outside.
Avery scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by James.
Peter James is winning the standup battle so far.
Avery is breathing heavily.
James drops Avery with a beautiful combination! Avery stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!
James throws an overhand right that drops Avery like a sack of potatoes! James dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter James!
Peter James was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor Brazier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Brazier!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Brazier misses its intended target.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brazier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brazier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brazier looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Brazier manages to avoid it.
Brazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brazier misses with a wild body shot.
As Brazier backs away, McCarthy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCarthy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gutz Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brazier lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy swings for the body but Brazier moves out of range.
Brazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Brazier tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brazier's knee momentarily.
Brazier takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Brazier lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brazier.
Brazier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brazier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conor Brazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCarthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCarthy is looking to counter the offense by Brazier and move into the clinch.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brazier.
A jab from Brazier finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brazier throws a leg kick
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brazier.
Brazier throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Brazier throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brazier. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by McCarthy.
Brazier is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
Brazier is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
Brazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Brazier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brazier.
Brazier seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy works Brazier's body with a nice hook.
Brazier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Brazier.
Brazier throws a wild hook but McCarthy just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Brazier gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McCarthy raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Post fight, an emotional Cormac McCarthy said '“When the lambs is lost in the mountain, he said. They is cry. Sometime come the mother. Sometime the wolf.” '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface - Dollar. McGregor has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by McGregor.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Money slips the punch.
Money looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Money throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Money off to one side.
Money is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Money.
A left lands for McGregor.
McGregor scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Money's head back.
Money takes one to the side of the head.
McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Money is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor has momentary wrist control but Money slips an elbow through the middle.
Money passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money working the ground and pound from side control.
McGregor tries to bench press Money off him but Money keeps the position.
Money lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGregor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McGregor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Money connects with a decent elbow.
Money is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGregor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Money is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
McGregor wants to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at McGregor as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Money!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money connects with a big shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Money lands strikes to the head.
Money is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften McGregor up.
McGregor covers up after that shot from Money.
Money scores with punches to the body.
McGregor is rocked!
Money is not going to allow McGregor to sit and survive in this position.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Money finish him?
Money lands strikes to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Money lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can McGregor hold on?!
Money has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McGregor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Money has McGregor flattened out and is raining down punches.
Money is looking to control McGregor but McGregor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor is trying to stand back up.
Money lands strikes to the head.
Money keeps control of the position as McGregor tries to break free.
McGregor covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Money is landing big shots and McGregor is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
Eddie Money 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.
Chad McGregor spoke after the fight, saying ''t was a hard fight. It'll be a commiserative pint o'Guinness, and back to the drawing board for us. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Summers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Summers tries to sprawl out of it but Hooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Summers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Summers flicks out a counter leg kick but Hooper steps away.
Summers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hooper sets himself, and Summers steps forward looking for the clinch! Hooper avoids it this time.
Hooper needs to keep his hands up - Summers had a free shot at his head there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Summers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooper.
Hooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alex Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with an outside leg kick.
Hooper thumps Summers with a low kick.
Hooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Summers's sensitive parts.
Summers is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Summers lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Summers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Summers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Summers scores with a spinning back kick!
Summers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Summers takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Hooper feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down.
Alex Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers moves into the clinch.
Summers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Summers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Summers presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Summers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Summers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Summers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Summers takes a shot to the head.
Summers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Summers scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper is working for takedown but Summers is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land.
Summers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Summers misses with the head strike.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Summers.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
Summers throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Summers has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Summers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Summers.
Summers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Summers.
Summers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Summers lands a body shot.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Summers controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Summers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
Hooper lands with a right to the head.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Summers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Summers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooper is trying to break the clinch but Summers has him pressed against the cage.
Summers misses with the head strike.
Summers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Summers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper has Summers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hooper pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Summers tumbling to the mat - Hooper dives into Summers's guard.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Hooper works over Summers with some ground and pound from guard.
Hooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Summers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Hooper misses.
Summers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Summers misses.
Summers misses with a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper stalling.
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Summers's head.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper wants to control but Summers is keeping him busy.
Summers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Summers taking some punishment here, with Hooper in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper is taking a breather. Summers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Summers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hooper controlling the action here.
Hooper 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.
Hooper drops an elbow to the side of Summers's head.
Summers is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Summers has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers looking for submissions off his back.
Hooper wants to control but Summers is keeping him busy.
Hooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Summers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hooper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Summers is looking to control Hooper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Summers avoid being mounted?
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Summers punching from the bottom.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Summers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooper pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is refusing to be controlled, as Hooper sits in half guard.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summers trying to control but Hooper postures up.
Summers taking some punishment here, with Hooper in his half guard.
Summers is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Summers is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Summers wants to improve his position but Hooper is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Summers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Summers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.
Hooper advances position into side control!
Hooper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Summers's legs.
Summers is looking to regain half guard here but Hooper keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Summers blocks the low kick.
Hooper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Summers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Summers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Jab by Summers.
Summers thows a body kick. Hooper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hooper tries to work over Summers's front leg with a kick but Summers checks it.
Hooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Summers.
Hooper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Summers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooper is in Summers's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Summers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between Summers's legs - danger averted.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers looking for a guillotine here but Hooper defends easily.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Summers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper stands up over Summers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Summers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Hooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Summers is trying to control the position but Hooper postures up.
Hooper trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Hooper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Summers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between Summers's legs - danger averted.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Summers's brow.
Summers has his foot on Hooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hooper works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers working for a triangle but Hooper defends it easily.
Hooper pushing down on Summers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hooper lands with a punch from half guard.
Summers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hooper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hooper's back!
Hooper rolls, trying to escape but Summers keeps control of the position.
Summers doesn't have the hooks in and Hooper manages to turn into his guard.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hooper is in close to Summers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hooper trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hooper is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
A relieved looking Troy Hooper 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Where Yo Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Where Yo Girl!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gaal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yo Girl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yo Girl jabs at Van Gaal's body.
Yo Girl throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Yo Girl scores with a body shot.
Van Gaal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yo Girl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yo Girl lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal lands with a good body shot.
Yo Girl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yo Girl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Yo Girl is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yo Girl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Gaal rather than just go for the knockout.
Yo Girl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo Girl lands a jab to the head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Yo Girl ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal sizes up Yo Girl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yo Girl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yo Girl slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal slips a jab from Yo Girl.
Van Gaal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yo Girl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Yo Girl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal looks to land a left hand but Yo Girl moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal has closed the distance and engaged Yo Girl in a clinch.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Yo Girl.
Van Gaal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yo Girl blocking some punches.
Yo Girl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yo Girl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of Yo Girl's head.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl blocking some punches.
Yo Girl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Yo Girl.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yo Girl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yo Girl lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Where Yo Girl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yo Girl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gaal 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.
Yo Girl stuns Van Gaal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Yo Girl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Gaal doesn't seem phased though.
Yo Girl misses with a wild body shot.
Yo Girl misses with a hook.
Yo Girl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gaal at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Gaal, as that shot connected.
Yo Girl slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Yo Girl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yo Girl throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yo Girl blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
Yo Girl misses with a hook.
Van Gaal throws a combination that misses
and Yo Girl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yo Girl at a distance.
Yo Girl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yo Girl lands with a shot to the body.
Yo Girl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yo Girl misses with a straight right.
Yo Girl misses with a right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Yo Girl is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Gaal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal throws a hook but Yo Girl blocks it.
Yo Girl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yo Girl. Yo Girl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yo Girl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Gaal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Gaal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yo Girl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yo Girl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gaal.
Yo Girl checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yo Girl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yo Girl misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Where Yo Girl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yo Girl throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Gaal looks to clinch
and Yo Girl counters with a right hand to the body.
Yo Girl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Gaal is looking to clinch.
Van Gaal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yo Girl looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Yo Girl blocks the leg kick.
Van Gaal looks to land a left hand but Yo Girl moved out of range nicely.
Yo Girl let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yo Girl with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Girl lands a jab to the head.
Yo Girl stuns Van Gaal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yo Girl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yo Girl throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Nice body punch from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal wants to clinch up but Yo Girl keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl clobbers Van Gaal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yo Girl loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Yo Girl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gaal attempts a counter takedown but Yo Girl avoids it well and moves away.
Yo Girl misses with a wild body shot.
Yo Girl takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Yo Girl throws a leg kick
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Yo Girl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Gaal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Gaal defending well as Yo Girl loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Where Yo Girl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yo Girl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Yo Girl.
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
Yo Girl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Yo Girl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yo Girl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yo Girl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Gaal doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
A jab from Yo Girl misses.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yo Girl throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Gaal scores with a one two! Yo Girl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Gaal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yo Girl lands with a good body shot.
Yo Girl defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal slips a straight right by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Yo Girl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yo Girl is trying to stall.
Yo Girl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Yo Girl.
A head punch on the inside from Yo Girl fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gaal.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yo Girl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yo Girl.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yo Girl breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Where Yo Girl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Van Gaal moves out of range as Yo Girl strikes.
Van Gaal attempts a counter takedown but Yo Girl avoids it well and moves away.
Yo Girl's corner calls for a 1-2. Yo Girl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yo Girl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Yo Girl loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Yo Girl.
Van Gaal forces Yo Girl back against the cage and clinches.
Yo Girl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Gaal gets an underhook and turns Yo Girl into the cage.
Cholo Van Gaal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal is stalling here.
Yo Girl lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yo Girl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Yo Girl.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yo Girl's elbow.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Yo Girl blocks it.
Yo Girl lands with a light punch inside.
Yo Girl looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal.
Yo Girl lands a body shot.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yo Girl misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yo Girl.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
A short left from Van Gaal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Yo Girl blocks it.
Yo Girl scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yo Girl.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal effectively controlling the action here.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Yo Girl backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Yo Girl uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside.
Yo Girl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yo Girl tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yo Girl scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yo Girl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yo Girl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Gaal is leaning against Yo Girl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yo Girl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gaal tries to work over Yo Girl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yo Girl swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yo Girl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Gaal.
Yo Girl is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Gaal has double underhooks.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yo Girl backwards.
Yo Girl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yo Girl tries to land a knee to the head but Van Gaal blocks with his arms.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Yo Girl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yo Girl takes a shot to the head.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yo Girl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Where Yo Girl!
Our winner, Where Yo Girl, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Cholo Van Gaal had this to say: 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Dog Wild Heaven. Fred Simmons has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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141 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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152 cm
27
137 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorster moves into the clinch.
Vorster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vorster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vorster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorster is keeping the position for now.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Vorster has managed to sweep!
Simmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Vorster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simmons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorster, into his guard.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.
Simmons trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vorster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simmons has Vorster in his guard.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vorster is controlling him.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vorster controls the pace.
Simmons has his foot on Vorster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vorster works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simmons has his foot on Vorster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vorster works his way back into a safe position though.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.
Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jandre Vorster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vorster shoots in but no luck this time.
Simmons shoots in but no luck this time.
Vorster has managed to clinch.
Vorster manages to pull guard.
Jandre Vorster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Vorster keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vorster has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Vorster trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Simmons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vorster sees it coming and defends easily.
Vorster with the active half guard here but Simmons passes nicely into side control.
Vorster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simmons's best efforts.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vorster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
Vorster moves into full guard.
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vorster working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vorster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vorster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vorster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jandre Vorster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vorster darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.
Vorster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Simmons can't fight it off and eventually Vorster manages to take the fight to the floor. Simmons looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vorster defends well.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons is trying to keep Vorster in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vorster is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vorster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vorster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vorster drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Vorster off! Vorster jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vorster drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Vorster off! Vorster jumps back into Simmons's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vorster trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vorster defends well.
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vorster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
Vorster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simmons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorster, into his guard.
Vorster has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons landing with the ground and pound.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Jandre Vorster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simmons passes Vorster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vorster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fred Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vorster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vorster has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Vorster is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jandre Vorster.
Well Vorster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Homecoming . This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Roberts scores with a nice strike.
Roberts throws a hook but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts stuns Patterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Roberts.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
Patterson tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Roberts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Patterson.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson lands a shoulder strike.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberts misses with a body punch.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Patterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patterson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ray Roberts has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Patterson presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patterson lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Patterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Patterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Patterson.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Patterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Patterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson lands with a left to the head.
Roberts is rocked!
Patterson has Roberts pressed against the cage. He pushes Roberts back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Patterson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Roberts crashing to the floor! Patterson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Roberts is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson! Floyd Patterson retains his heavyweight title!
Floyd Patterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ray Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch!'.
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