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Torcida 32 - Cheem Vs Jacobs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Glitter (ranked 6100 p4p, 637 weight class) and Bolan Drung (ranked 8416 p4p, 720 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Glitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolan Drung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glitter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glitter lands with a nice body punch.
Drung misses with a looping right.
Glitter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drung circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Drung. Beautiful body shot.
Drung misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Drung. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Glitter misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Drung. That snapped Glitter's head back.
Drung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glitter counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drung wants to clinch up but Glitter keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Glitter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drung clinches up with Glitter and pushes him back against the cage.
Drung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Drung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drung stalling against the cage.
Drung continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Drung throws a head punch that misses.
Drung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drung can't find room to land a body shot as Glitter controls the action.
Drung stalling the fight.
Drung throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Drung to work.
Drung misses with the head strike.
Drung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drung trying to control the position but instead, Glitter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drung into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bolan Drung.
Drung throws a hook but Glitter avoids it easily.
Glitter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drung misses with a hook.
Drung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glitter ducks under a wild hook from Drung.
Glitter throws a big counter combination but Drung scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Glitter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drung wants to clinch.
Glitter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glitter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glitter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glitter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drung. Glitter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Drung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glitter doesn't seem phased though.
Drung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glitter is looking for a counter combo.
Glitter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drung tries to clinch but Glitter is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Glitter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glitter walks into a left hand.
Glitter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drung throws a hook but Glitter blocks it.
Good exchange - Glitter coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Drung - just one landing.
Glitter is rocked!
Drung misses with a two punch combination.
Drung throws a body punch but Glitter moves out of range.
As Drung looks to move away, Glitter throws a big counter combo but Drung just gets out of the way.
Glitter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glitter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drung misses with a wild body shot.
Drung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glitter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glitter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glitter misses with a double jab.
Drung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glitter.
Drung scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Drung.
Oh Glitter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A leg kick checked by Glitter.
Glitter seems to have got his legs back now.
Drung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drung lands a right hook to the body.
Drung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glitter.
Drung moves into range and clinches up with Glitter.
Drung misses with some punches.
Drung pushes Glitter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drung stalling against the cage.
Drung misses with some punches.
Drung working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolan Drung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drung sizes up Glitter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drung looks to land a combination. Glitter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Gary Glitter has been cut.
Drung closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Glitter! Drung dives in looking to finish! Glitter is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolan Drung!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mclovin (ranked 24354 p4p, 693 weight class) and Miles Bridges (ranked 7610 p4p, 638 weight class). Greg Mclovin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles Bridges!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mclovin lands the left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Mclovin scores with a four punch combination!
Greg Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OH! Bridges has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mclovin smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mclovin unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Bridges sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Mclovin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Beaubois (ranked 6354 p4p, 298 weight class) and Sergio Belkacem (ranked 24622 p4p, 377 weight class). Lionel Beaubois had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lionel Beaubois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Belkacem!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaubois thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Beaubois backs off Belkacem throws a huge counter combo but Beaubois manages to avoid it all.
Belkacem misses with a hook. Beaubois ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belkacem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beaubois backs up against the cage.
Beaubois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belkacem.
Beaubois throws a shot from downtown. Belkacem moves away and avoids it.
Belkacem swings for the body but Beaubois moves out of range.
Belkacem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belkacem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Belkacem misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Beaubois misses the target.
Belkacem misses with a body kick.
Beaubois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belkacem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beaubois circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Beaubois.
Belkacem misses with the combination.
Belkacem takes a kick to 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!
Belkacem connects with a right hand. Beaubois shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Belkacem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beaubois doesn't seem phased though.
Belkacem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belkacem throws a combination that misses
and Beaubois counters with a series of strikes. Belkacem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beaubois showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belkacem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beaubois!
Belkacem is rocked!
Good shot there by Beaubois.
Belkacem is still on wobbly legs! Can Beaubois finish him?
Belkacem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beaubois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beaubois was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Belkacem seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Belkacem.
Belkacem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beaubois counters with a stiff right hand.
Beaubois lands a big right hand that sends Belkacem crashing to the mat! Beaubois stays standing though and waves Belkacem back to his feet!
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!
Beaubois steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belkacem.
Look low, kick high! Beaubois uses the oldest trick in the book to send Belkacem tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Beaubois is absolutely delighted - when Belkacem wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lionel Beaubois!
The defeated Sergio Belkacem had this to say: 'I will return stronger. Thank you to my opponent for the fight.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Foxon (ranked 7421 p4p, 209 weight class) and Basil Valdevino (ranked 5153 p4p, 174 weight class). Grant Foxon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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288 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Foxon !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Basil Valdevino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdevino misses with a hook. Foxon ducked under it nicely.
Valdevino rushes Foxon and presses him up against the cage.
Foxon jumps guard but Valdevino stands there with Foxon around his waist. Foxon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foxon breaks the clinch.
Foxon dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdevino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valdevino scores with a jab.
It looks like Grant Foxon has been cut.
Foxon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdevino takes a swing at Foxon 's ribcage but misses.
Foxon is looking for a counter combo.
Valdevino lands a body shot.
Valdevino scores with a jab to the body.
Valdevino cracks Foxon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Foxon falls to his knees and Valdevino doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Valdevino!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliot (ranked 4059 p4p, 518 weight class) and Tommy McLoughlin (ranked 6351 p4p, 651 weight class). Elliot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Ben Elliot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy McLoughlin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLoughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLoughlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elliot defends it nicely.
McLoughlin with a poor takedown
and Elliot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLoughlin shoots and misses
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
McLoughlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a left to the body.
McLoughlin looks winded!
Elliot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tommy McLoughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Elliot.
Elliot jabs McLoughlin right on the nose. McLoughlin blinks but takes it well.
Elliot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Tommy McLoughlin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLoughlin is rocked!
Elliot cracks McLoughlin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McLoughlin falls to his knees and Elliot doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Elliot!
Ben Elliot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 4310 p4p, 219 weight class) and Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 4067 p4p, 209 weight class). Christian Baier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Gracie's chin.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Baier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baier keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Baier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Baier defends the submission attempt.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Baier is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier 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.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baier is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Baier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baier trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Baier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baier regains half guard.
Baier tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baier moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Baier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baier moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baier working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Baier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Rodrigo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Baier blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier controlling the position.
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier trying to control here.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baier is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Baier moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Gracie passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Baier trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Baier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Baier is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Gracie trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gracie doesn't defend quickly enough and Baier has managed to lock this one up! Can Gracie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baier on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Baier!
A victorious Christian Baier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Furious Munchkin (ranked 2659 p4p, 138 weight class) and Alan Markov (ranked 4159 p4p, 214 weight class). Markov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay Bling - Aye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alan Markov 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furious Munchkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Markov lands a head shot.
Munchkin gets a clinch.
Munchkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Munchkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Munchkin has him pressed against the cage.
Munchkin takes a shot to the head.
Markov is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Munchkin as Markov tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munchkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Markov uses from the top position.
Markov controlling from the top position.
Markov wants to stand but Munchkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Markov frees his head nicely. Oh but Munchkin has switched to an armbar! Markov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Furious Munchkin!
Furious Munchkin retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Figgis (ranked 2587 p4p, 278 weight class) and Luke Thomas (ranked 3973 p4p, 412 weight class). Luke Thomas 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Figgis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Thomas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Figgis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Figgis throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figgis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Figgis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Figgis keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Figgis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Figgis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figgis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Figgis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Figgis avoids it well.
Figgis lands a head shot.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Figgis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Figgis circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas drops Figgis with a beautiful combination! Figgis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Figgis is rocked!
Thomas wants to clinch
and Figgis counters with a left to the body.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Figgis pushes him off.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Figgis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas tries to clinch but Figgis moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Figgis circles away.
Figgis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Figgis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Luke Thomas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Figgis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Figgis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figgis connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Figgis pushes him off.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Figgis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Figgis.
Thomas is rocked!
Figgis lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thomas off his feet! Thomas tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Figgis!
A less than humble Cyril Figgis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Luke Thomas spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe that the Referee did not see this faggot son of a bitch rubbing my balls and caressing my anus while we were on the ground!!! What the hell is a man to do when he is being aroused in this way??? It makes fighting very hard to do!
I'm contesting this loss!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (ranked 2679 p4p, 308 weight class) and Bobby Baratheon (ranked 4581 p4p, 487 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baratheon slaps away a takedown attempt from Dormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Baratheon, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Baratheon against the cage but Baratheon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baratheon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Baratheon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baratheon punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Dormier with a series of wild strikes but Dormier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baratheon circles away.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Dormier.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baratheon stuffs the takedown attempt from Dormier. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Dormier misses with a takedown
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baratheon sprawls well. Baratheon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
Baratheon thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Baratheon lands a head shot.
We've been told by Dormier's head coaches at Bronx BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baratheon digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Baratheon throws a shot to the body.
Dormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon digs a good hook to Dormier's body.
Dormier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baratheon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baratheon lands with a nice body punch.
Baratheon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baratheon stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dormier.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Baratheon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baratheon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon leaves Dormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baratheon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dormier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Dormier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baratheon scores with a hook.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baratheon lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baratheon stalks Dormier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dormier's face. Dormier staggers backwards, shaken.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Good shot there by Baratheon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
Baratheon throws a good cross that connects.
Dormier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Baratheon. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Baratheon.
Dormier is rocked!
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dormier rather than just go for the knockout.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dormier backs up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dormier. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baratheon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dormier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Baratheon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dormier.
Dormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baratheon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Baratheon. No joy for Dormier on that attempt.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Dormier moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dormier might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dormier doesn't seem bothered though.
Dormier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baratheon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baratheon pinned against the cage. Baratheon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Baratheon throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dormier manages to avoid it.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dormier fails to land the takedown.
Baratheon lands a jab-cross combination.
Baratheon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Dormier tries to counter with a takedown but Baratheon is quick to defend against it.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baratheon lands a jab to the nose.
Dormier shoots in and drives through. Baratheon sprawls well.
Baratheon lands with a hook. Dormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baratheon digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Bobby Baratheon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baratheon lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dormier.
Dormier feinted with a counter takedown.
Baratheon cracks a nice hook into Dormier's ribs.
A nice combination there by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a right hook to the body.
Dormier shoots for a takedown but Baratheon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baratheon lands a nice looking body shot.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baratheon cracks Dormier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Dormier walks into a jab.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baratheon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Baratheon swings for the body but Dormier moves out of range.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Baratheon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dormier.
Baratheon with a jab.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon takes a swing at Dormier's ribcage but misses.
Dormier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baratheon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dormier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Dormier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dormier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Baratheon works Dormier's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon lands with a cross.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baratheon tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baratheon to the ground. Baratheon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baratheon tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baratheon works Dormier's body with a nice hook.
Baratheon lands a head shot.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Baratheon as Dormier shoots in.
Baratheon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon avoids it really well and circles away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baratheon lands a jab to Dormier's midsection.
Baratheon lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dormier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caniel Dormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dormier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dormier circles away quickly and effectively.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baratheon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baratheon defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon looks to land a combination. Dormier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dormier.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baratheon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Baratheon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Dormier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baratheon stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baratheon connects with a body shot that sends Dormier's belly button to the back.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Dormier with a series of wild strikes but Dormier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Dormier dives in and grabs Baratheon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baratheon pushes down on Dormier's head and hops out.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dormier has his takedown stuffed
and Baratheon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baratheon tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dormier shoots in and drives through. Baratheon sprawls well.
Baratheon throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dormier slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
Dormier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baratheon sprawls and moves away.
Dormier shoots in but Baratheon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Baratheon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Baratheon with a hook.
Bobby Baratheon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dormier darts in looking for a takedown but Baratheon gets double underhooks and turns Dormier into the cage.
Baratheon lands with a nice body punch.
Baratheon lands a two punch combo.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baratheon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baratheon!
Bobby Baratheon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between What Cheem (ranked 2968 p4p, 337 weight class) and Jerry Jacobs (ranked 2491 p4p, 286 weight class). What Cheem 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, What Cheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheem swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cheem throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Cheem wants to land a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cheem misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Cheem gets tackled into the cage by Jacobs. Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Cheem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheem.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacobs pushes Cheem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheem tries to break free but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Cheem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cheem's efforts to push away.
Cheem misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheem prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Cheem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cheem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Cheem.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheem's elbow.
Cheem is trying to push Jacobs away but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cheem blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Cheem.
Jacobs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Cheem blocks it.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheem misses with a knee strike.
Jacobs gets through Cheem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jacobs on the inside.
Cheem tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheem is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Cheem looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Cheem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Cheem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jerry Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Cheem in a clinch.
Jacobs lands an uppercut.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheems head.
Jacobs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheems head.
Cheem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheem misses with a knee strike.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs lands with a light punch inside.
Cheem is rocked!
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheem backwards.
Oh Cheem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Cheem looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Cheem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jacobs can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Cheem wants to break free but Jacobs has control.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacobs.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Cheem tries to break free but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Cheem working hard to break the clinch.
Cheem seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Cheem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs darts in and clinches Cheem up against the cage.
Cheem misses with a knee to the head.
Jacobs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cheem's efforts to push away.
Cheem blocks an uppercut.
Cheem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cheem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Cheem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Cheem.
Cheem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jacobs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheem backwards.
Cheem is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Cheem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cheem keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Cheem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Cheem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs keeps control of Cheem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cheem blocking some punches.
Cheem tries a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Jacobs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheem, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacobs lands with a left to the head.
Cheem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheem's elbow.
Cheem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Cheem is having none of it.
Cheem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Jacobs on the inside.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheem tries to break free but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacobs prevents Cheem from breaking the clinch.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs prevents Cheem from breaking the clinch.
Cheem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheem misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cheem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cheem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheem.
Jerry Jacobs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cheem is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling him.
Cheem tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheem breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Cheem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacobs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheem backwards.
Cheem tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacobs keeps control of Cheem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheem looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jacobs.
A shot in the inside from Jacobs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheem.
A body shot lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body.
Jacobs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheem backwards.
Cheem blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
Cheem wants to get back to striking at distance but Jacobs won't allow it.
Cheem tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Cheem controls the action.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheem's elbow.
Cheem tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Cheem.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs lands with a light punch inside.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheem.
Cheem blocks an uppercut.
Cheem is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling him.
Cheem tries to break free but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs presses Cheem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Jacobs keeps control of Cheem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cheem tries to break free but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Cheem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs digs a right hand underneath Cheem's ribcage. Cheem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacobs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body.
Jacobs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Cheem avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Cheem blocks it.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike.
Jacobs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheem or not.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs works on Cheem's body with a couple of short punches.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Jacobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Jacobs - that landed with a thud.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Cheem takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheem.
A short right from Jacobs.
Cheem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Cheem misses.
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheem can't break the clinch.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Cheem avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheem prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
Cheem wants to break free but Jacobs has control.
Cheem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheem breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Cheem circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Cheem against the cage.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Cheem tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Cheem blocking some punches.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Cheem is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs lands a right hand.
Cheem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheem blocking some punches.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body.
What Cheem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs is working Cheem over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Cheem looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheem wants to break free but Jacobs has control.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Cheem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs prevents Cheem from breaking the clinch.
Cheem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jacobs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Jacobs on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Cheem is trying to force a seperation but Jacobs has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs presses Cheem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacobs lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jacobs - that landed with a thud.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jacobs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Cheem is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Jacobs.
Cheem prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Cheem is trying to break free.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheem is trying to push Jacobs away but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacobs scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheem misses with a knee to the head.
Cheem can't break the clinch.
Cheem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cheem to his knees! Jacobs keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Jacobs!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Jacobs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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