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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Laaksonen (ranked 3675 p4p, 389 weight class) and Kalle Kustomoija (ranked 3854 p4p, 404 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Laaksonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kustomoija!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laaksonen misses with a hook.
Kustomoija tries to clinch but Laaksonen is having none of it.
Kustomoija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laaksonen.
Laaksonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kustomoija checks it well.
Kustomoija doesn't manage to clinch there - Laaksonen circles away.
Kustomoija looks to clinch
and Laaksonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kalle Kustomoija has been cut.
Laaksonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kustomoija is rocked!
and Laaksonen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kustomoija! He's just covering up as Laaksonen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Laaksonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Dong (ranked 3752 p4p, 401 weight class) and Pappa Ginney (ranked 3128 p4p, 365 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franklin Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pappa Ginney!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong tries to clinch up.
Ginney looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ginney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dong somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. 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.
Ginney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Ginney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginney misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong tries to clinch but Ginney is having none of it.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ginney defends it nicely.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginney misses with a hook.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Ginney throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney misses with a body shot.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Ginney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ginney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginney misses with the body kick
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginney dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Ginney tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginney misses with an uppercut.
Ginney has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dong shoots in but Ginney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Ginney.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Ginney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ginney.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ginney.
Ginney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Ginney misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginney.
Dong feints and as Ginney raises his hands in defense, Dong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ginney is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong is fighting to break Ginney's control of his arms but Ginney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Ginney is keeping the position.
Ginney is controlling Dong's posture.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong stays in close to Ginney's body and controls the position.
Dong throws a strike but Ginney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ginney is now in half guard.
Ginney wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Ginney is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ginney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong is trying to ground and pound but Ginney uses the momentary lack of control by Dong to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginney as he jumps to the side.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ginney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ginney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. 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.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ginney throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ginney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong moves out of range as Ginney strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ginney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ginney keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ginney.
Ginney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Ginney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dong.
Ginney throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Ginney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dong throws a right hand that Ginney ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginney also avoids with ease.
Ginney thinks about the counter body kick.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Nice body punch from Dong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ginney misses with a straight right.
Ginney dodges the punch combination from Dong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginney misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a left and a right that stings Ginney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
Ginney tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ginney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Ginney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Ginney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginney misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Franklin Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong looks for a takedown but Ginney sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginney misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong throws a series of punches but Ginney avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Ginney lands.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Ginney counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong wants to clinch up but Ginney keeps it at a distance.
Ginney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginney cracks Dong with an open hand slap.
Dong moves into range and clinches up with Ginney.
Dong tries to work over Ginney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginney prevents a body shot from Dong.
A short right from Ginney.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong avoiding damage as Ginney throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginney avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong can't get the takedown.
Ginney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ginney avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Ginney misses with the head strike.
Ginney pushes off an throws an elbow but Dong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ginney is struggling to control the position.
Ginney scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong managing to block the knees to the body from Ginney.
Ginney throws a head punch that misses.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ginney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Ginney as Dong shoots in.
Dong is looking to clinch but Ginney is avoiding it.
Ginney motions for Dong to come forward. Ginney throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Ginney tries a quick counter leg kick but Dong is wise to it.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginney throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong.
Ginney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginney keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ginney keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Ginney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dong postures up.
Dong trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ginney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong tries to clinch but Ginney moves out of range.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginney cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Ginney. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
Ginney misses the shot to the body.
Ginney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown but Ginney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginney looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong goes for a double leg but Ginney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginney continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ginney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginney misses with a wild combination.
Ginney throws a chopping leg kick but Dong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Dong misses
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ginney circles away quickly and effectively.
Ginney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ginney keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginney.
Dong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pappa Ginney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginney misses with a looping left.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ginney throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Ginney. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappa Ginney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong slips under a jab.
Franklin Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappa Ginney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ginney misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ginney 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Barnhardt (ranked 3077 p4p, 349 weight class) and Isla Bonita (ranked 3539 p4p, 374 weight class). Barnhardt comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown, living in America . Isla Bonita acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Barnhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isla Bonita!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnhardt - the referee stops the clock and Bonita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnhardt. Bonita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnhardt clinches.
Barnhardt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Barnhardt managing to block the knees to the body from Bonita.
Barnhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Bonita taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Bonita misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnhardt has Bonita pressed against the cage.
Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonita blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonita or not.
Barnhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt closes the distance and clinches.
Barnhardt pushes Bonita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonita tries to stall but Barnhardt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnhardt tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonita avoids the damage to the body.
Barnhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonita backwards.
Bonita working aggressively here.
Barnhardt tries to land a knee to the head but Bonita blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Barnhardt.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnhardt.
Bonita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonita lands a left hand.
Barnhardt pushes Bonita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnhardt avoiding damage.
Bonita takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Isla Bonita has been cut.
Bonita tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt slowing the pace effectively.
Bonita throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
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!
Barnhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonita.
A short body shot lands from Barnhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Bonita looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Barnhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Barnhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Barnhardt.
Bonita takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnhardt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnhardt lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt has Bonita pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bonita is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barnhardt - that's hurt Bonita badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bonita is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bonita doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ronnie Barnhardt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronnie Barnhardt made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Harp (ranked 3300 p4p, 298 weight class) and Sloth Fratelli (ranked 3379 p4p, 306 weight class). Sloth Fratelli is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Harp!
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, Sloth Fratelli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp closes the distance and clinches up with Fratelli, looking for a takedown. Harp pushes Fratelli against the cage but Fratelli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fratelli sizes up Harp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harp looks to clinch
and Fratelli counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Declan Harp has been cut.
Fratelli scores with a decent looking hook.
Harp walks straight into a right hand from Fratelli - that's dropped him! Fratelli jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Harp from any more punishment! Harp complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sloth Fratelli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jungle Simba (ranked 2946 p4p, 271 weight class) and Jack McGregor (ranked 3256 p4p, 292 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jungle Simba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor thuds his right hand into Simba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor jabs Simba right on the nose. Simba blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Simba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGregor's guard.
Simba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Simba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simba wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGregor preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simba is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simba stands up over McGregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simba connects with a couple of short punches.
Simba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGregor some visible discomfort.
McGregor taking a bit of punishment here - Simba scoring with strikes.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Simba tries to advance to mount but McGregor denies him.
Simba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGregor some visible discomfort.
Simba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simba working the ground and pound.
Simba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simba working away.
Simba tries to advance to mount but McGregor denies him.
Simba moves into full mount!
Simba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Simba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGregor is rocked!
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!
Simba unloading with bombs!
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Simba finish him?
Simba with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGregor is bucking up trying to escape but Simba cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Simba postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McGregor bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Simba and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jungle Simba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 1034 p4p, 32 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 15826 p4p, 171 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Latin Thugs. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pederson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado moves forwards but Pederson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pederson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pederson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pederson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pederson loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Pederson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado scores with a head kick.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Machado moves out of range as Pederson strikes.
We've been informed that Pederson 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.
Pederson misses with a double jab.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Pederson, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Pederson against the cage but Pederson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pederson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pederson gets back to half guard.
Pederson trying to hold on to Machado's head to control him but Machado postures up.
Machado is looking to advance position but Pederson won't allow it.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard.
Pederson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pederson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machado tries to move to mount but Pederson blocks the move with his legs.
Machado creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pederson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pederson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pederson prevents Machado from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pederson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pederson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Machado's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pederson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pederson is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Pederson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pederson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pederson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machado content to stall in guard here.
Pederson controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Pederson is keeping the position.
Pederson pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
Pederson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pederson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norman Pederson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pederson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pederson dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Pederson's head and hops out.
Machado avoids the body shot from Pederson.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pederson sprawls well initially but Machado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machado 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.
Xander Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pederson is trying to stand back up but Machado is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to control from Pederson's half guard. Pederson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado stays in close to Pederson's body and controls the position.
Pederson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pederson is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pederson is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado working away.
Pederson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machado haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pederson is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado trying to control the action but Pederson is working from the bottom.
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pederson, who protects the arm well.
Machado trying to control the action but Pederson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pederson, who protects the arm well.
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pederson is being controlled here.
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pederson, who protects the arm well.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pederson is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
Machado staying calm.
Machado is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pederson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Machado gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pederson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Machado lets go of the hold and Pederson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xander Machado!
A relieved looking Xander Machado 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daiyan Valdes (ranked 1832 p4p, 107 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 1951 p4p, 114 weight class). Valdes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is a lo cubano. Daiyan Valdes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Spencer's chin.
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143 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 Las Vegas, Daiyan Valdes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valdes defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spencer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdes.
Valdes slips under a jab.
Valdes tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdes takes one to the chin there.
Valdes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Valdes passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdes works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valdes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdes is trying to get an arm triangle but Spencer is defending well.
Valdes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spencer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valdes is working to tighten his grip on Spencer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Spencer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Valdes is really squeezing tight and eventually Spencer passes out! Valdes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daiyan Valdes!
During a confident post fight interview, Daiyan Valdes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Orion (ranked 904 p4p, 133 weight class) and Almoez Ali (ranked 1467 p4p, 192 weight class). Tobias Orion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Almoez Ali!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orion clinches with his opponent.
Orion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ali can't fight it off and eventually Orion manages to take the fight to the floor. Ali looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Orion is controlling him.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Ali is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Orion presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Orion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orion tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Orion with an uppercut!
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Orion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion prevents a body shot from Ali.
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Orion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Orion drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ali follows Orion to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
A relieved looking Almoez Ali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Jackson (ranked 2129 p4p, 251 weight class) and David Gomes (ranked 1001 p4p, 122 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Ladies & Gentlemen blaring out of the sound system. Gomes has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. David Gomes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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162 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a jab to Gomes's midsection.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Gomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomes.
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomes trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gomes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gomes works his way to his opponent's back.
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gomes.
Our spies down at at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) inform us that Gomes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gomes's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes biding his time, controlling Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gomes.
Jackson prevents Gomes from getting a body triangle.
Gomes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson gets to his feet. Gomes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Gomes's body.
Jackson scores with a hook.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Gomes takes it in his stride.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Gomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kurt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Gomes shoots in.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Kurt Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gomes.
Jackson throws a head kick that Gomes semi-blocks.
It looks like David Gomes has been cut.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes advances to mount.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Jackson tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson regains half guard.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomes trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Gomes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Gomes's guard.
Gomes 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.
Jackson trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gomes is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomes to his feet.
Gomes shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomes is defended easily by Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kurt Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gomes.
Gomes is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Gomes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Gomes is controlling the position.
Gomes passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gomes moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is letting Gomes control him for a moment.
Jackson is pushing Gomes's head away, looking to escape. Gomes manages to hold on to the position though.
Kurt Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Jackson stops Gomes from passing to mount.
Gomes staying calm.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gomes trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Gomes.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jackson!
A very excited looking Kurt Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Chunks (ranked 1968 p4p, 193 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 741 p4p, 87 weight class). Kong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moviendo las Caderas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunks swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chunks takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Chunks checks the leg kick.
Chunks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chunks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chunks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chunks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chunks wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Chunks working the ground and pound.
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!
Kong is trying to improve his position.
Chunks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chunks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kong works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chunks throws a strike but Kong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Chunks is working Kong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chunks cracks Kong with a solid left hand.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
Kong wants to sweep here but Chunks controlling him for the moment.
Chunks postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Chunks throwing strikes but missing.
Chunks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Chunks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chunks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chunks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chunks throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chunks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chunks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chunks landing with the ground and pound.
Chunks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chunks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chunks throws a strike but Kong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chunks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Chunks is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chunks working a defensive guard here.
Kong trying to control but Chunks is working from the bottom.
Chunks controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chunks is controlling Kong's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chunks being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Chunks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chunks misses with a body punch
and Kong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Chunks throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong throws a head kick that half lands.
Bobby Chunks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong scores with a spinning back kick!
Chunks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Chunks persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Chunks gets a takedown into half guard.
Chunks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chunks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chunks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks wants to break free but Kong has control.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong tries to land knees in the clinch but Chunks avoids the damage to the body.
Chunks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chunks fails to land.
Kong connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bobby Chunks has been cut.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Chunks avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chunks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chunks misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks misses with a body punch
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Chunks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
King Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chunks lands with a nice body punch.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Kong.
Chunks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Kong wants to slow Chunks down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Chunks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Chunks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chunks is looking to wear down Kong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Chunks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Chunks stumbling back into the cage.
Chunks misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong thows a body kick. Chunks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chunks takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Kong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chunks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chunks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chunks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chunks tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong counters with a head kick.
A big left from Chunks misses.
Kong thows a body kick. Chunks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chunks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong moves to clinch but Chunks breaks away
enabling Chunks to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chunks gets a takedown into half guard.
Kong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks'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.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Chunks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Chunks stumbling back into the cage.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Chunks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chunks.
Chunks shoots and misses
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Chunks was not able to check.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Chunks on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Chunks misses its target.
Chunks loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Chunks throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks 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.
Kong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chunks.
That kick from Kong tenderised Chunks's leg. Chunks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Chunks moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kong throws Chunks to one side and escapes!
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chunks tries to counter with a takedown but Kong is quick to defend against it.
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Kong.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chunks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kong.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Chunks controls the action.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong lands a good knee to the midsection. Chunks won't want to take too many of those.
Chunks avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Kong misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kong.
Kong scores a nice knee to the body.
Kong misses with a knee to the head.
Chunks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King Kong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chunks misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Chunks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong lands a knee to the head.
Kong tries a knee to the head but Chunks blocks it.
Chunks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong lands a nice knee to the body.
Kong connects with a knee to the head.
Chunks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chunks tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chunks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Chunks scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kong.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chunks or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Chunks misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kong.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chunks misses with a takedown
and Kong counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chunks's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chunks. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chunks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chunks throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong is looking to slow Chunks down with leg kicks.
Chunks fails to land the takedown.
Chunks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chunks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chunks avoids the head kick by Kong.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Kong.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Chunks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Chunks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chunks.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
Chunks shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Chunks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
Kong tries a quick counter leg kick but Chunks is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong scores with a head kick.
Chunks looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Chunks looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chunks.
Kong throws a push kick but Chunks slaps the foot to one side.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong scores with a head kick.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Kong.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chunks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kong sprawls and moves away.
Chunks throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Chunks throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kong lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chunks throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong moves forwards but Chunks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a body kick.
Chunks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chunks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chunks.
Chunks moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKong.
Kong cracks the inside of Chunks's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kong is looking for a sweep.
Kong struggling a bit here.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Chunks keeps moving and retains side control.
Chunks cracks Kong with a big right hand but Kong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chunks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chunks lands an elbow.
Kong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chunks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks controlling the action here.
Chunks working the head and body with strikes.
Kong trying to hold on to Chunks's head to control him but Chunks postures up.
Chunks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Chunks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chunks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Chunks seems content to control.
Chunks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chunks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chunks dives in and scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
Chunks throwing strikes but missing.
Kong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chunks is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slows the pace down in half guard.
Kong prevents Chunks from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks gets back to full guard.
Chunks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chunks tries to get out of the position.
Chunks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chunks looking to control.
Kong pushing down on Chunks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chunks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chunks tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Chunks wants to control but Kong is keeping busy.
Chunks is not content to let Kong control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chunks wants to control but Kong is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Kong counters with a head kick.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Chunks looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Chunks shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Chunks works over Kong's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Chunks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chunks looking to score a takedown here. Kong is defending well but Chunks drives through and ends up in Kong's guard.
Kong pushes Chunks off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong scores with a head kick.
King Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
Chunks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Kong! King Kong retains his heavyweight title!
King Kong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my ninth title fight tonight and this man was no different from the rest of the chumps. Shit might even hop on top of my wife tonight WHOOAAA'.
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