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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monty Jacoby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tane Huia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monty Jacoby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tane Huia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Jacoby.
Jacoby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huia tries to clinch but Jacoby moves out of range.
Huia pushes Jacoby up against the cage in a clinch.
Huia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacoby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacoby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Huia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacoby wants to get back to striking at distance but Huia won't allow it.
Jacoby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Huia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacoby backwards.
Jacoby wants to get back to striking at distance but Huia won't allow it.
Jacoby is trying to break the clinch but Huia is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Huia.
Huia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huia lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacoby wants to stall.
Huia prevents a body shot from Jacoby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia is struggling to control the position.
Huia prevents a body shot from Jacoby.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Huia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobys head.
Huia is stalling here.
Huia has Jacoby pressed against the cage, preventing Jacoby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jacoby swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacoby or not.
Huia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Huia.
Jacoby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacoby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacoby can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Jacoby misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huia slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacoby tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Nice body punch from Huia - that landed with a thud.
Huia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacoby wants to get back to striking at distance but Huia won't allow it.
Huia lands a shot to the body.
Jacoby is breathing heavily.
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!
Huia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacoby has had enough of the clinch but Huia keeps him there for the moment.
Huia leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huia.
Stalling in the clinch from Huia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huia.
Jacoby misses with a body punch.
Huia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huia stalling against the cage.
Huia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacoby letting Huia take a breather here.
Huia lands an uppercut.
Jacoby takes a shot to the head.
Jacoby swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacoby is trying to maintain a safe position but Huia gets an underhook and turns Jacoby into the cage.
Jacoby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacoby being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Huia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacoby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huia.
Huia gets through Jacoby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huia pushes Jacoby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huia gets through Jacoby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacoby is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia has Jacoby pressed against the cage.
Oh Jacoby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Huia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Huia pushes Jacoby against the cage. Huia is working some dirty boxing. Huia pushes off with a quick right hook! Jacoby goes down! Jacoby tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Huia moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tane Huia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Cardoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoza comes to the cage accompanied by Holy See. This should be fireworks!
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202 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Cardoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoza slips a jab from Acosta.
Cardoza is looking to clinch.
Acosta throws a shot to the body.
Luis Cardoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta lands with a nice body punch.
Cardoza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to avoid it but Cardoza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Acosta to the ground. Acosta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cardoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acosta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Luis Cardoza has been cut.
Acosta misses with a right hand
and Cardoza counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Acosta!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Cardoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acosta wants to get back to his feet.
Cardoza is trying to control. Acosta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Acosta tries to get to full guard but Cardoza has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acosta looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta is trying to get back to full guard.
Acosta is trying to stand up here but Cardoza is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Acosta has cracked Cardoza with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Acosta lands another huge swinging hook and Cardoza tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cardoza, before Acosta can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Acosta!
Thiago Acosta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Luis Cardoza stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed god damn it.....Jesus christ, this place is hell !!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Stone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucien Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone feints a jab promting Wolf to slip. Stone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wolf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Wolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
Stone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolf's hands.
Wolf is rocked!
Stone blocks a jab.
Wolf throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone misses the body punch
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Wolf swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Wolf face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Stone!
After winning the bout, Jack Stone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Where Yo Girl (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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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Where Yo Girl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James blocks a head kick by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James cracks Yo Girl with a good jab.
James darts in and clinches Yo Girl up against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Yo Girl controls his hands.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Yo Girl.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A right hand to the body from Yo Girl.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Girl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yo Girl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yo Girl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yo Girl breaks from the clinch.
James throws a looping overhand right but Yo Girl ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yo Girl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo Girl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yo Girl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yo Girl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yo Girl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James throws a leg kick but Yo Girl checks it.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yo Girl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yo Girl moves out of range as James strikes.
A head kick misses from Yo Girl.
James throws a big counter combination but Yo Girl scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yo Girl digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Nice shot by Yo Girl.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yo Girl 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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yo Girl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James pushes Yo Girl up against the cage in a clinch.
Yo Girl working aggressively here.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Yo Girl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yo Girl breaks from the clinch.
Yo Girl slips a jab and a cross from James.
Yo Girl throws a counter combo.
James slips under a jab from Yo Girl.
Where Yo Girl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yo Girl misses with a head kick.
Yo Girl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Yo Girl tries a head kick but it misses.
Yo Girl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Yo Girl there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl checks a leg kick nicely.
Yo Girl throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Yo Girl looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James defending well as Yo Girl loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
James moves out of range as Yo Girl strikes.
Yo Girl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
A head kick by Yo Girl misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo Girl moves out of range of the strikes.
Yo Girl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yo Girl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Yo Girl does a little dance to reset his feet.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Yo Girl lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James manages to break the clinch.
Yo Girl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James misses the shot to the body.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yo Girl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Yo Girl thumps James with a low kick.
James misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by James.
Yo Girl misses with a looping right.
James lands a nice hook to Yo Girl's body. Yo Girl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James throws a shot from downtown. Yo Girl moves away and avoids it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Yo Girl is just out of range.
Yo Girl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James avoids the head kick by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Yo Girl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James is looking to clinch but Yo Girl is avoiding it.
Yo Girl throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Yo Girl does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James blocks a head kick by Yo Girl.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yo Girl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Yo Girl.
James scores with the left hand. Yo Girl knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Where Yo Girl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yo Girl lands a head kick!
James misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by James.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yo Girl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James tries a low kick but Yo Girl avoids it.
James slips a straight right by Yo Girl.
As Yo Girl tries to get set, James tries to push him back and clinch up but Yo Girl manages to avoid the attempt.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yo Girl moves away.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Yo Girl misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Yo Girl throws a hook but James blocks it.
Yo Girl scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo Girl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yo Girl throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James is looking to clinch.
Yo Girl shapes to counter with a head kick.
Where Yo Girl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yo Girl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yo Girl scrambles back to his feet.
Yo Girl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James darts in and clinches Yo Girl up against the cage.
Yo Girl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Yo Girl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yo Girl.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Yo Girl flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Yo Girl throws a shot to the body.
James wants to clinch.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James prevents a body shot from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl prevents a body shot from James.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yo Girl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yo Girl tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yo Girl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yo Girl scores with a jab.
Yo Girl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yo Girl throws out a powerful jab.
James lands with a kick to the ribs.
James scores with a hook.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yo Girl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James throws a hook to the side of Yo Girl's head but Yo Girl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yo Girl moves into range and connects with a jab.
James misses with a low kick.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James slips under a jab.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James checks a low kick from Yo Girl.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yo Girl under the eye.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yo Girl throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. James catches Yo Girl right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yo Girl.
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!
Yo Girl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yo Girl misses with a body punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yo Girl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yo Girl throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yo Girl misses with a head kick.
Yo Girl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yo Girl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James tries to clinch but Yo Girl is having none of it.
Yo Girl scores with a jab to the head.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yo Girl misses with a body punch
and Yo Girl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yo Girl is rocked!
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yo Girl's calf.
Yo Girl is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James closes the distance and clinches.
Yo Girl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Yo Girl missing with knees to the body.
Yo Girl seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yo Girl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James cracks Yo Girl with a nice body shot.
Yo Girl tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yo Girl.
Yo Girl keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
James lands a nice hook to Yo Girl's body. Yo Girl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yo Girl momentarily.
Yo Girl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yo Girl was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Yo Girl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yo Girl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Yo Girl throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yo Girl misses with a left hand
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James throws a shot from downtown. Yo Girl moves away and avoids it.
Yo Girl throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo Girl fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Yo Girl misses with a body punch
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yo Girl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James looks to land a left hand but Yo Girl moved out of range nicely.
Yo Girl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James misses with a straight right.
James misses with an uppercut.
James throws out a loose jab but Yo Girl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yo Girl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yo Girl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yo Girl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peter James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yo Girl can't break the clinch.
Yo Girl blocking some punches.
James throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James is leaning against Yo Girl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yo Girl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Yo Girl can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yo Girl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yo Girl misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yo Girl misses the target.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Yo Girl misses.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James moves in looking to clinch but Yo Girl pushes him off.
Yo Girl thinks about the counter body kick.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Yo Girl tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Yo Girl misses with a body shot.
A combination from James does no damage.
A nice side step and Yo Girl releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yo Girl thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yo Girl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo Girl connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James lands a head shot.
A combination from James does no damage.
Yo Girl swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Yo Girl is just out of range.
Yo Girl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo Girl wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
A head kick misses from Yo Girl.
James moves in looking to clinch but Yo Girl pushes him off.
James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYo Girl.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Yo Girl circles away.
Yo Girl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo Girl misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James closes the distance and pushes Yo Girl back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yo Girl.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Yo Girl trying to stall but James improves his position.
Peter James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yo Girl can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James tries to work over Yo Girl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yo Girl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yo Girl managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Yo Girl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yo Girl blocking some punches.
Yo Girl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Yo Girl.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Where Yo Girl.
I've got Yo Girl 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Where Yo Girl!
Where Yo Girl took some time post fight to say the following; 'Don't ever count me out! I came in for the knockout to prove Ray and Jay wrong and did just that. Didnt see that coming did you? Know give me my interview!'.
The defeated Peter James had this to say: 'When you fall...you have to get back up'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iker Dedal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sum Ting Wong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iker Dedal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sum Ting Wong!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong moves into the clinch.
Dedal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong working Dedal over with knees to the body.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Dedal blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dedal goes for a takedown attempt but Wong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wong clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Dedal won't want to take too many of those.
Dedal is breathing heavily.
Wong stops a takedown attempt from Dedal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iker Dedal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dedal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong stalling in the clinch.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Dedal's ribcage.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dedal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong has Dedal pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong stalling against the cage.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Dedal blocks with his arms.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong working Dedal over with knees to the body.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dedal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wong landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dedal's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dedal is rocked!
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dedal's face.
Oh Dedal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Wong.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Dedal takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong lands a big knee to the head and Dedal goes down! Wong pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Ting Wong!
After the big win, Sum Ting Wong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders has chosen Born in the USA as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanders has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Sanders counters with a nice body shot.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones has been working on his balance at Death Valley Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sanders.
Sanders lands with a cross.
Sanders throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones works Sanders's body with a nice hook.
Craig Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanders, as that shot connected.
Jones has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanders. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanders lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Sanders misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanders blocks it.
Jones tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
Jones moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Good work by Sanders as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Sanders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanders throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Sanders connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Sanders throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Sanders takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones misses with a low kick as Sanders jumps back.
Bruce Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanders is out of range.
A jab lands there for Sanders.
Sanders checks the leg kick.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Jones clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Sanders would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones 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.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Craig Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanders scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sanders throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to clinch
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanders throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones is looking to wear down Sanders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That kick from Jones tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones gets a clinch.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanders avoids it.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Sanders throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanders blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a push kick but Sanders slaps the foot to one side.
Jones avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Sanders's leg but Sanders calmly moves out of range.
Sanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Sanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Sanders counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Sanders.
Jones throws a leg kick but Sanders moved away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanders bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones slips a jab from Sanders.
Sanders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanders misses the jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones looks for the body kick but Sanders saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sanders.
Good work by Sanders as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanders misses with a straight left.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Sanders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Sanders's knee but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Sanders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanders throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Jones.
Sanders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones tries to work over Sanders's front leg with a kick but Sanders checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sanders.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanders finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Sanders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Jones.
Sanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Sanders stands up from Jones's guard - Sanders perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Sanders!
An out of breath Bruce Sanders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe comes to the cage accompanied by Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with EA Poe's chin.
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170 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WawaWeeeeewaaaa slips a jab and a cross from Poe.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa managing to block the knees to the body from Poe.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa is trying to break the clinch but Poe is controlling him.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe moves into the clinch.
Poe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Poe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa avoids the damage to the body.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Poe prevents WawaWeeeeewaaaa from breaking the clinch.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Poe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if WawaWeeeeewaaaa can turn it around.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Poe won't allow it.
Poe throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Poe just misses with a elbow thrown towards WawaWeeeeewaaaa's brow.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poe throws an elbow but misses.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Poe.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe feints a jab promting WawaWeeeeewaaaa to slip. Poe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. WawaWeeeeewaaaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poe drives through and clinches with WawaWeeeeewaaaa against the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries to circle away but Poe has him pinned against the cage.
Poe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of WawaWeeeeewaaaa backwards.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa is trying to break the clinch but Poe has him pressed against the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa blocks an elbow strike.
Poe has WawaWeeeeewaaaa pressed against the cage, preventing WawaWeeeeewaaaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries to circle away but Poe has him pinned against the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like EA Poe has been cut.
Poe moves into range and clinches up with WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa blocking some punches.
Poe blocks an uppercut.
Poe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Poe has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on EA Poe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa looks to land a combination but Poe avoids it well.
Poe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poe looks to land a left hand but WawaWeeeeewaaaa moved out of range nicely.
Poe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WawaWeeeeewaaaa can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of WawaWeeeeewaaaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poe misses with a combination
and WawaWeeeeewaaaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a wild combination.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Poe misses the target.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a combination that misses
and Poe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
WawaWeeeeewaaaa swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa manages to circle out of the way.
Oooooh!!! WawaWeeeeewaaaa has knocked Poe down with a huge combo! WawaWeeeeewaaaa steps away and waves a wobbly Poe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Poe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe dodges the punch combination from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Oh Poe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Poe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe lands with an uppercut that bounces WawaWeeeeewaaaa off the cage and back into range.
Poe looks to land a combination. WawaWeeeeewaaaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Poe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a leg kick but Poe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WawaWeeeeewaaaa manages to avoid it.
Poe seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from WawaWeeeeewaaaa does no damage.
Poe lands a nice shot that snaps WawaWeeeeewaaaa's head back.
Poe with a nice cross.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a hook
and Poe counters with a nice body shot.
Poe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa swinging wildly here.
Poe half committed to a counter leg kick.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries to clinch up but Poe circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
A shot to the body from WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses
and Poe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Poe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a combination that misses
and Poe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa blocks an elbow strike.
Poe throws a punch but it's blocked by WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Poe has double underhooks.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa wants to break free but Poe has control.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe scores with a nice strike.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries to bum rush Poe with a series of wild strikes but Poe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe misses with a body shot.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poe moves away.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe tries a head kick but it misses.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa takes one to the side of the head.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries to move into range but Poe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a hook but Poe blocks it.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe connects with a right hand. WawaWeeeeewaaaa shakes it off.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a combination that misses
enabling Poe to counter with a crisp jab.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa loads up on a big right hand but Poe slips the punch.
It looked like Poe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe throws out a powerful jab.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poe lands a body shot.
Poe drives through and clinches with WawaWeeeeewaaaa against the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa avoids the elbow strike from Poe, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe lands a damaging elbow.
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 EA Poe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on EA Poe'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a body shot.
Poe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - WawaWeeeeewaaaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa cracks a nice hook into Poe's ribs.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a double jab.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a leg kick
and Poe counters with a left and a right that stings WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poe.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa dodges the punch combination from Poe.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poe cracks WawaWeeeeewaaaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe lands with an overhand left.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but WawaWeeeeewaaaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
Poe slips under a jab from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe punishes WawaWeeeeewaaaa's body with a nice straight punch.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poe is looking for a counter combo.
Poe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
A little feinted left hand from Poe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Poe.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poe.
Poe connects with a good right hand that stumbles WawaWeeeeewaaaa. WawaWeeeeewaaaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa jabs at Poe's body.
A punch combination from WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a right hand
and Poe counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
EA Poe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe moves in looking to clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa pushes him off.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poe looks to land a combination but WawaWeeeeewaaaa avoids it well.
Poe scores with a shot to the body.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WawaWeeeeewaaaa manages to avoid it.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a combination
and Poe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses.
Poe throwing a counter right hand but WawaWeeeeewaaaa manages to avoid it.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Poe throws a sloppy head kick and WawaWeeeeewaaaa moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but WawaWeeeeewaaaa moves away.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poe staying out of range there.
Poe is looking to counter the offense by WawaWeeeeewaaaa and move into the clinch.
Poe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Poe takes the fight into the clinch.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa breaks the clinch.
Poe tries to clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa is having none of it.
Poe tries to close the distance and clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries a head kick but it misses.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poe jabs WawaWeeeeewaaaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe works the jab nicely.
Poe lands an overhand right.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe tries to clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poe lands a jab to the nose.
Poe scores with a punch to the head.
Poe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on WawaWeeeeewaaaa if he has to take too many more of those.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa checks a low kick from Poe.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a right and a left that Poe avoids nicely.
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a nice looking combination but Poe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses.
Poe clinches up with WawaWeeeeewaaaa and pushes him back against the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
EA Poe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poe 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
EA Poe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to Bos Energy MMA and my coaches for helping me get ready for this fight. KOREK...I'M COMING FOR YOU AND THAT BELT!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coke Montana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Blade connects with a right hand. Montana shakes it off.
Montana staying out of range there.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montana looks for the body kick but Blade saw that one coming.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade instigates a clinch.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Montana 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.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Montana digs a right hand into Blade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blade's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana prevents a body shot from Blade.
A shot in the inside from Montana.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana lands with a short shot to the head.
Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Montana.
Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
We've been told by Blade's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Montana.
Montana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Montana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana works on Blade's body with a couple of short punches.
Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blade tries to clinch but Montana moves away
and Montana counters with a solid body kick.
Montana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blade tries to clinch up.
Montana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blade will feel that in the morning.
Blade misses with a straight right.
Montana throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montana. That's going to slow Blade down.
Montana thuds his shin into the meat of Blade's side.
Montana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blade to score with a decent uppercut.
Blade is looking to clinch.
Montana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blade.
Montana thuds his shin into the meat of Blade's side.
Good exchange - Montana coming out on top.
Blade is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blade tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Blade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blade looks to clinch
and Montana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Montana throws a push kick but Blade slaps the foot to one side.
Montana slips a jab from Blade.
Blade walks into a left hand.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Blade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Blade moves out of range easily.
Blade seems to have got his legs back now.
Montana drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blade right on the button. Blade goes down! Montana follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Montana gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana!
An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Hooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ The Perfectionist!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Perfectionist just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Perfectionist needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Hooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Perfectionist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hooper throws a jab when The Perfectionist was well out of range.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Perfectionist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Perfectionist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from The Perfectionist.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Perfectionist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist checks a low kick from Hooper.
The Perfectionist looks to land a right hand but Hooper moved out of range.
Hooper is looking to counter punch.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Perfectionist was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
The Perfectionist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - The Perfectionist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Perfectionist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Perfectionist throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Perfectionist staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper.
The Perfectionist slips a jab from Hooper.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Perfectionist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooper doesn't seem bothered though.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
The Perfectionist blocks a head kick by Hooper.
Good work by The Perfectionist as he checks the leg kick.
The Perfectionist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper wants to slow The Perfectionist down by chopping away at his legs.
The Perfectionist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Perfectionist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Perfectionist.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Perfectionist. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hooper misses with a leg kick
and The Perfectionist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hooper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Perfectionist tries to roll over but Hooper keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist controlling the position for now.
Hooper misses with a head shot. The Perfectionist uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Perfectionist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Perfectionist pulls Hooper in close to his closed guard and prevents Hooper from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Perfectionist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
The Perfectionist pulls Hooper in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Perfectionist wants to improve his position but instead Hooper has moved into half guard.
Hooper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Perfectionist is holding on to half guard well.
The Perfectionist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Perfectionist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As The Perfectionist backs away, Hooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Perfectionist.
Hooper punishes The Perfectionist's body with a nice straight punch.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooper.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Perfectionist can do to turn this around?
Hooper throws a head kick that The Perfectionist semi-blocks.
The Perfectionist jabs at Hooper's body.
The Perfectionist lands with a straight right. Hooper didn't see that one coming.
Hooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - The Perfectionist coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a good jab.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper thuds a left hand into The Perfectionist's body.
The Perfectionist takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Perfectionist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Perfectionist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper lands a jab to the nose.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Perfectionist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Perfectionist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Perfectionist lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by The Perfectionist. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper throws a leg kick
letting The Perfectionist counter with a right hand.
AJ The Perfectionist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper stuns The Perfectionist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Perfectionist throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper throws a push kick but The Perfectionist slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and The Perfectionist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Perfectionist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. The Perfectionist catches Hooper right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper moves away from the strike by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper is looking to slow The Perfectionist down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hooper slips a jab from The Perfectionist.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Perfectionist doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Hooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Hooper lands a body shot.
The Perfectionist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooper digs a good body shot into The Perfectionist's ribs.
The Perfectionist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Perfectionist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Perfectionist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Perfectionist cracks Hooper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
The Perfectionist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Hooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Perfectionist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hooper with a body shot.
Hooper clobbers The Perfectionist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a good jab.
A big right from The Perfectionist misses.
Hooper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Perfectionist counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from The Perfectionist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper throws a body punch but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper tries to move into range but The Perfectionist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hooper is looking to wear down The Perfectionist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Perfectionist throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Perfectionist sprawls and moves away.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from The Perfectionist misses.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hooper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Perfectionist did well to prevent Hooper getting side control.
The Perfectionist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hooper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper trying to mount his opponent but The Perfectionist defends it.
The Perfectionist keeping control of the position.
Hooper lands with a punch from half guard.
The Perfectionist trying to control here.
Hooper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Perfectionist defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooper.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist wants to get back to full guard.
Hooper working the head and body with strikes.
Hooper working The Perfectionist over with strikes.
The Perfectionist is staying active underneath Hooper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hooper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Perfectionist has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooper is trying to control. The Perfectionist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper drops an elbow to the side of The Perfectionist's head.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist is looking to improve his position.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Perfectionist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hooper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Perfectionist is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Perfectionist is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Perfectionist is refusing to be controlled, as Hooper sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper winds up and cracks The Perfectionist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hooper wants to control but The Perfectionist is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Perfectionist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from The Perfectionist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hooper slips a jab from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Perfectionist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
The Perfectionist slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hooper.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Perfectionist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper avoids the body shot from The Perfectionist.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper throws a body punch but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
A nice side step and The Perfectionist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Perfectionist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hooper moves away from the strike by The Perfectionist.
Hooper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Perfectionist's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
Hooper lands with a cross.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Perfectionist.
Hooper looking to score a takedown here. The Perfectionist is defending well but Hooper drives through and ends up in The Perfectionist's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper controlling from the top position.
The Perfectionist looking to control.
The Perfectionist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper is working The Perfectionist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooper stands up over The Perfectionist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Perfectionist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hooper stands up over The Perfectionist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Perfectionist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Perfectionist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. The Perfectionist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by The Perfectionist!
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Perfectionist manages to get himself to full guard.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper had his way with AJ The Perfectionist in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Perfectionist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but The Perfectionist ducks down to avoid it.
The Perfectionist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Perfectionist connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
The Perfectionist 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.
Hooper jabs The Perfectionist right on the nose. The Perfectionist blinks but takes it well.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Perfectionist.
Hooper throws a hook but The Perfectionist avoids it easily.
The Perfectionist tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper gets a double leg takedown into The Perfectionist's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
The Perfectionist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Perfectionist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but The Perfectionist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Perfectionist 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 motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Perfectionist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.
AJ The Perfectionist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as The Perfectionist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hooper doesn't seem phased though.
Hooper throws a low kick but The Perfectionist moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Perfectionist! But no joy.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Perfectionist misses with a looping left.
The Perfectionist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Perfectionist. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps The Perfectionist's head back.
The Perfectionist ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
The Perfectionist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Perfectionist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Perfectionist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Perfectionist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hooper 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:44
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper retains his welterweight title!
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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popper comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin with the Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bung Popper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Popper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Pounds's belly button to the back.
Popper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pounds at a distance.
Pounds tried to score with a low kick but Popper checks it.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds misses with the combination.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popper misses with a two punch combination.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pounds thumps Popper with a low kick.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Popper as Pounds shoots in.
Pounds throws a low kick but Popper avoids it.
Popper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pounds on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pounds.
Pounds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Popper misses.
Popper checks a leg kick.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pounds.
Pounds throws a low kick but Popper moves out of range easily.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Pounds misses with a leg kick
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper lands a head shot.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pounds on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popper.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Pounds ducks right into an uppercut from Popper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds blocks a jab.
Pounds shoots in but Popper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Pounds.
Popper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pounds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pounds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Popper throws Pounds to one side and escapes!
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Pounds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Popper defends it well.
Popper lands a nice looking body shot.
Pounds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Pounds misses.
Popper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pounds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Popper. Beautiful body shot.
Pounds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper blocks a jab.
Popper takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Pounds lands an overhand right.
Pounds shoots in but Popper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Pounds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pounds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pounds momentarily.
Popper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Popper misses.
Pounds throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Pounds misses.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Pounds's head but Pounds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounds was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper looks to land a combination. Pounds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Popper checks a leg kick.
Pounds needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pounds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Popper to score with a decent uppercut.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Popper checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Pounds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Popper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper jabs Pounds right on the nose. Pounds blinks but takes it well.
Popper lands a really nice looking cross but Pounds seems unphased.
Pounds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pounds moves away.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper throws a shot to the body.
Pounds takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Popper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pounds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Popper catches Pounds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Popper connects with a right hand. Pounds shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side.
Popper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pounds scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Pounds's head back.
Popper sizes up Pounds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Pounds is out of range.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pounds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pounds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popper's head.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pounds working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Popper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Popper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pounds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
Popper wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popper is keeping the position for now.
Popper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pounds defends well.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Popper is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Popper blocks the leg kick.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pounds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Popper!
Pounds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pounds tries for a kimura but Popper is defending well.
Popper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Popper is looking for a sweep.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pounds can do to turn this around?
Pounds grinds an elbow into Popper's temple.
Popper is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pounds trying to control the position but Popper is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper is looking for a sweep.
Pounds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pounds working away.
Pounds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Popper is not content to let Pounds control the position.
Pounds cracks Popper with a big right hand but Popper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pounds in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pounds working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pounds tries to score with some ground and pound. Popper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds scoring with punches and elbows.
Popper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Popper is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pounds prevents Popper from improving his position.
Pounds content to control rather than advance.
Popper trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popper jabs at Pounds's body.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pounds.
Pounds avoids the body shot from Popper.
Pounds misses with a hook.
Pounds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Popper misses.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds slips a straight right by Popper.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Pounds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pounds shoots in and drives through. Popper sprawls well.
Popper digs a good hook to Pounds's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pounds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Popper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pounds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Pounds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Popper defending well as Pounds loads up on a big left hand.
Popper lands with a nice combination. Pounds backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tanner Pounds just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Popper throws a shot to the body.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Pounds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounds.
Popper slips under a jab.
Popper throws a jab when Pounds was well out of range.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
Pounds lands with a straight right. Popper didn't see that one coming.
Popper swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pounds staying out of range there.
A big right from Pounds misses.
Popper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pounds with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper sizes up Pounds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Pounds manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Popper misses the target.
Popper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pounds doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Pounds's head but Pounds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper moves out of range of the leg kick from Pounds.
Pounds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popper misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Pounds blocks a jab.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Popper misses with a straight right.
Pounds jabs Popper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popper as he avoids it easily.
Pounds looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Popper swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Pounds looks for a takedown but Popper sprawls well.
Popper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pounds is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pounds.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Popper is able to avoid easily.
Popper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pounds walks into a left hand.
Popper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pounds darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Pounds into the cage.
Popper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Pounds.
Pounds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popper.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Pounds's belly button to the back.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounds manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper jabs at Pounds's body.
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popper circles away.
Pounds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Pounds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popper throws a hook but Pounds avoids it easily.
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Pounds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popper doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Pounds tenderised Popper's leg. Popper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Popper misses.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper misses with a combination
and Pounds counters with a shoot takedown. Popper fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper had his way with Tanner Pounds in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pounds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Pounds ducks down to avoid it.
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Popper tries to sprawl but Pounds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popper controlling the position for now.
Pounds stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy.
Tanner Pounds has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popper blocking the ground and pound.
Popper is in a horrible position here. Pounds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
Pounds is landing with some decent strikes but Popper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pounds with the ground and pound from mount.
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper is bucking up trying to escape but Pounds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Popper is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pounds extends the arm and Popper is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds is the new featherweight champion!
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bung Popper had this to say: 'I wish I had won but the loss will only make me work harder and I also like to say hello to the fans here and I hope the fight was exciting to watch!'.
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