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CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Menendez (ranked 3873 p4p, 4032 weight class) and Billy Goat Jones (ranked 405 p4p, 418 weight class). Menendez comes to the cage accompanied by Kurt Angle Theme. AJ Menendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 9 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Menendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Goat Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menendez is in Jones's guard.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menendez is aware though and is defending well.
Jones looking to control.
Jones has his foot on Menendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Menendez wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Menendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menendez is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Menendez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Menendez has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Seul Kim (ranked 3469 p4p, 25076 weight class) and Dana White (ranked 388 p4p, 538 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Han Seul Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dana White!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim scores with a nice body kick.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Dana White has been cut.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White looks winded!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kim gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White 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.
Kim sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
 White is rocked!
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Kim works over White's head and body with a nice combination.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kim manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White has left one of his arms exposed and Kim doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. White screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobathy Stonebridge (ranked 2137 p4p, 24343 weight class) and Johan Svedberg (ranked 180 p4p, 376 weight class). Svedberg has chosen bis - Statement of Intent as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bobathy Stonebridge has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobathy Stonebridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Svedberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svedberg blocks a jab.
Stonebridge backing away here, and Svedberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stonebridge throws a shot to the body.
Stonebridge drives through and clinches with Svedberg against the cage.
Stonebridge presses Svedberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stonebridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svedberg's elbow.
Stonebridge throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Svedberg fails to land.
Stonebridge is trying to break the clinch but Svedberg is controlling him.
Svedberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svedberg scores with a shot to the side of Stonebridge's head.
Stonebridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stonebridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stonebridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bobathy Stonebridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonebridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stonebridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Svedberg counters with a nice body shot.
Stonebridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svedberg manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Stonebridge. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Svedberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Svedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stonebridge, as that shot connected.
Svedberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stonebridge scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Stonebridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svedberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
A clash of legs there as Svedberg blocks the low kick.
Stonebridge works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonebridge lands a leg kick that knocks Svedberg off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svedberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stonebridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svedberg.
Stonebridge misses with a left hand
and Svedberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Svedberg checks the leg kick.
Stonebridge throws a shot from downtown. Svedberg moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Stonebridge.
Svedberg staying out of range there.
Svedberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stonebridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stonebridge stuns Svedberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonebridge.
Stonebridge misses with a double jab
and Svedberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonebridge misses with a looping right.
Stonebridge cracks Svedberg with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Stonebridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svedberg doesn't seem phased though.
Svedberg is rocked!
Stonebridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Svedberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonebridge finish him?
Stonebridge creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Svedberg with a big uppercut! Svedberg tries to clinch up but Stonebridge pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Svedberg to the mat! Svedberg covers up and Stonebridge unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobathy Stonebridge!
Johan Svedberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be better!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Stojnic (ranked 2947 p4p, 3914 weight class) and Maximillian Daugherty (ranked 333 p4p, 418 weight class). Maximillian Daugherty will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Stojnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximillian Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojnic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stojnic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stojnic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daugherty!
Stojnic controlling the pace for now.
Stojnic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daugherty is surviving well by controlling Stojnic's body position as best he can.
Daugherty has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Daugherty is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stojnic tightening his grip on Daugherty, looking for the choke.
Stojnic is working for a rear naked choke. Daugherty is not defending it well and Stojnic has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Daugherty refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Daugherty's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denis Stojnic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jones (ranked 2246 p4p, 1608 weight class) and Alan Spence (ranked 276 p4p, 203 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spence 's choice of entrance music: Were Coming. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red 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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Alan Spence !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spence circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spence sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes to full mount!
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spence tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones tries to control but Spence wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Spence is in no mood to give up.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spence is on top in guard.
Spence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to control Spence 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spence passes to side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Spence dominates the positioning.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Spence keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to remain calm as Spence controls from the top position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Spence postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Spence is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spence is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Spence trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spence 's best efforts.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Spence advancing to mount.
Spence keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spence is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to hold on to Spence 's head to control him but Spence postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Spence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spence lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Spence counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Spence defending well.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Spence keeping control of the position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Spence is having none of it.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Spence is defending well.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spence is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spence defends it well.
Jones passes to full mount!
Spence is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones has control of Spence 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spence regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spence is trying to escape the mount.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spence turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Spence trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Spence .
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spence tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spence to the ground. Spence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spence swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spence 's waist but Spence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Spence throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
Spence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spence wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alan Spence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence 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.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Spence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Spence .
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Spence .
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spence 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Spence !
During a confident post fight interview, Alan Spence 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 1537 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Jake Askren (ranked 113 p4p, 203 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by The Only Thing They Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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17 - 24 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite 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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Askren.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Askren slips a jab from Gomi.
Askren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Gomi.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren shoots in and bounces Gomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomi wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomi sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Gomi misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Askren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Askren throws a combination that misses
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Askren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi prevents Askren from moving into mount.
Askren advances to full mount.
Gomi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gomi tries to buck Askren off but Askren takes his back!
Askren biding his time, looking for the opening.
Askren working for the choke.
Askren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomi's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Askren is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Gomi right now.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Askren is working for a rear naked choke. Gomi is not defending it well and Askren has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gomi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gomi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Hackett (ranked 2239 p4p, 2409 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 188 p4p, 200 weight class). Hackett comes to the cage accompanied by Foe Tha Love of Money. Magomedov has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hasbulla Magomedov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Hackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hackett throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Hackett defends the submission attempt.
Hackett tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hackett is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Hackett from improving his position.
Hackett has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hackett defends it well.
Hackett gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pushes down on Hackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hackett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helpmann (ranked 1959 p4p, 945 weight class) and Velha Maldita (ranked 249 p4p, 134 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Very quick |
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Velha Maldita!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldita throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helpmann tries to land a leg kick but Maldita saw it coming and moves away.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldita moves away.
Maldita looks to land a left hand but Helpmann moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Maldita sees coming a mile off.
Helpmann misses the jab.
Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann with a nice calf kick.
Maldita swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maldita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann moves into the clinch.
Maldita tries to break free but Helpmann pushes him back against the cage.
Maldita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Maldita.
Maldita catches Helpmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maldita counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldita connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maldita checks a leg kick.
Maldita throws out a counter right but Helpmann avoids it with no problem.
Helpmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maldita. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann throws a head kick but Maldita moves out of range.
Helpmann throws an off balance right hand
and Maldita counters with a crisp one two that drops Helpmann! Maldita thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Helpmann to his feet! Helpmann is in big trouble!
 Helpmann is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldita misses with a hook
and Helpmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick
and Maldita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
Helpmann cracks Maldita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Maldita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Maldita ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Maldita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Helpmann duly obliges.
Maldita moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldita throws a counter combo.
Jab from Helpmann.
Maldita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Maldita off balance momentarily.
Maldita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldita misses the jab.
A jab from Helpmann finds it's way through Maldita's defenses.
Helpmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldita throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
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.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldita.
Helpmann takes a swing at Maldita's ribcage but misses.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Helpmann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Helpmann keeps control of Maldita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldita's efforts to push away.
Helpmann can't find room to land a body shot as Maldita controls the action.
Maldita tries to break free but Helpmann pushes him back against the cage.
Maldita working hard to break the clinch.
Maldita has had enough of the clinch but Helpmann keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldita is trying to break the clinch but Helpmann has him pressed against the cage.
Helpmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maldita's elbow.
Maldita is trying to break free.
Helpmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maldita is trying to break free.
Maldita breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Helpmann.
Helpmann needs to keep his hands up - Maldita had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maldita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helpmann - the referee stops the clock and Maldita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helpmann. Maldita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldita throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Helpmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldita can do to turn this around?
Maldita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maldita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann drives through and clinches with Maldita against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldita breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Maldita counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Maldita.
Maldita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
An attempted straight right counter from Helpmann misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldita misses the target.
Maldita swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Helpmann throws a quick counter head kick but Maldita was just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helpmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldita. Maldita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Helpmann walks into a straight right hand from Maldita.
Maldita takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maldita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldita walks into a left hand.
Maldita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldita.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita misses with a straight right.
Helpmann throwing a counter right hand but Maldita manages to avoid it.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldita counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Maldita's shoulder, as Maldita tries to avoid the shot.
Maldita 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.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann throws a hook but Maldita blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
Maldita just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maldita misses with a hook to the body
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Maldita's leg but Maldita calmly moves out of range.
Helpmann throws a hook but Maldita blocks it.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helpmann throws a lazy right hand but Maldita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Maldita misses.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maldita checks a leg kick.
Maldita throws a hook but Helpmann blocks it.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helpmann on the side of the head.
Helpmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldita.
Maldita just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Maldita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maldita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maldita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maldita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maldita throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Helpmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maldita misses.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldita misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helpmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helpmann looks to clinch
and Maldita counters with a stiff right hand.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Maldita's body.
Maldita throws an overhand right that lands on Helpmann's shoulder, as Helpmann tries to avoid the shot.
Maldita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velha Maldita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helpmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helpmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Helpmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Williamson (ranked 875 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Rodolfo Kaufman (ranked 52 p4p, 62 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
275
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300
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marion Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodolfo Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson misses with an uppercut
and Kaufman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Marion Williamson has been cut.
Kaufman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaufman slips a straight right by Williamson.
Kaufman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaufman backwards.
It looks like Rodolfo Kaufman has been cut.
Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by Kaufman.
Williamson working aggressively here.
Williamson lands a shot to the body.
Williamson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaufman looks winded!
Williamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaufman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williamson.
Kaufman tries a body shot but Williamson blocks it.
Williamson is working Kaufman over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Williamson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson lands a shoulder strike.
Williamson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaufman takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Williamson.
Williamson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaufman backwards.
Williamson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williamson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williamson gets through Kaufman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman is rocked!
Williamson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kaufman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kaufman drops to his knees and Williamson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marion Williamson!
Marion Williamson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Francis (ranked 738 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Colton Wilder (ranked 89 p4p, 144 weight class). Wilder has chosen Tombstone - Avatar Darko as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Francis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a hook. Francis ducked under it nicely.
Francis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilder 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.
Francis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at Gunplay MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Francis misses.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Francis is out of range.
Wilder moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a knee to the head.
Wilder looking to throw knees to the head but Francis is blocking nicely.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Wilder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Francis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Francis tries to tie him up.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
Francis blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Francis tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Francis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder tries to work over Francis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Wilder connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jayson Francis has been cut.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Francis blocks with his arms.
Francis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Francis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Francis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Francis defends it well.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Francis takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
Wilder instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Francis tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilder has Francis pressed against the cage, preventing Francis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Francis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder rushes Francis and presses him up against the cage.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Francis blocks with his arms.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Wilder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francis is breathing heavily.
Wilder pushes Francis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francis misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wilder.
A short right from Francis on the inside.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francis is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Wilder.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Francis looking to slow down the pace here.
Francis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
A short right from Francis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Wilder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Francis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Francis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis misses with a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Francis trying to control the position here.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Wilder working some strikes from top position.
Francis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Francis is keeping the position.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francis is on top in guard.
Francis stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Francis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Francis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Francis preventing the sweep.
Wilder is still trying to improve position.
Francis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Francis trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Francis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Francis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Francis is avoiding it.
Colton Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis taking a breather.
A short left from Wilder.
A knee to the head by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a knee to the head.
Francis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Francis blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Wilder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder lands a shot to the body.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Wilder misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
A frustrated look appears on Francis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis working aggressively here.
Wilder landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franciss head.
Wilder trying to land knees to the body.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis is rocked!
Wilder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Francis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jayson Francis's cut.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Francis seems to have got his legs back now.
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Wilder rushes Francis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colton Wilder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Francis tumbles to the floor! Wilder threw a big shot that dropped him and now Wilder is on top looking to finish! Francis has guard but can he survive?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Francis is keeping the position for now.
Wilder postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Francis covers up, he's hurt! Wilder keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wilder and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wilder can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
Colton Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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