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J.T.G.F.L. 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aarons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aarons misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aarons misses with a combination
and Rodgers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aarons is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Aarons has had enough of the clinch but Rodgers keeps him there for the moment.
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aarons jabs Rodgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Aarons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons dodges the punch combination from Rodgers.
Aarons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodgers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aarons counters with a one-two to the body.
Aarons lands with a shot to the body.
Rodgers moves forwards but Aarons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aarons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aarons duly obliges.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aarons.
Aarons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aarons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodgers counters with a two punch combo.
Aarons is breathing heavily.
Aarons misses with a double jab
and Rodgers counters with a crisp one two that drops Aarons! Rodgers thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Aarons to his feet! Aarons is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Rodgers misses with a hook
letting Aarons counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
The crowd cheers as Aarons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodgers doesn't seem phased though.
Aarons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Aarons is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
It looks like Brett Aarons has been cut.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aarons circles away quickly and effectively.
Aarons misses with a straight right.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aarons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aarons misses with a combination
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Aarons'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.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aarons counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers.
Aarons scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodgers throws a combination that misses
and Aarons counters with a left to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rodgers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Aarons.
Aarons scores with a nice right hand.
Aarons swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Aarons moves away
and Aarons counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with a left and a right that stings Aarons.
Rodgers throws a combination that misses
and Aarons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Aarons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aarons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodgers tried to score with a low kick but Aarons checks it.
Aarons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aarons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aarons misses with a wild combination.
Rodgers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aarons counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Aarons avoids it well.
A big right from Aarons misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Aarons counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers misses with a combination
and Aarons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brett Aarons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aarons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Aarons misses the target.
Aarons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Aarons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Aarons'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. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Aarons misses.
Aarons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodgers backs up against the ropes.
Luke Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a combination
letting Aarons counter with a right hand.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aarons counters with a nice body shot.
Aarons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodgers. Rodgers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aarons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aarons fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aarons counters with a nice uppercut.
Aarons throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aarons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a combination
and Aarons counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers misses with a combination
and Aarons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aarons.
Rodgers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aarons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodgers thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodgers counters with a series of strikes. Aarons will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Aarons misses.
Aarons throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aarons throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Aarons scores with a shot to the body.
Aarons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aarons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Rodgers misses with a combination
and Aarons counters with a three punch combo that has Rodgers backing up. Rodgers nods at Aarons to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Aarons avoids them all with ease.
Rodgers misses with a combination
and Aarons counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Aarons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aarons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Aarons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aarons 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Aarons!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer has chosen MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deans.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Deans looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Van De Wolf Keizer clinches.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to trip Deans. He has hold of a leg but Deans is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Van De Wolf Keizer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van De Wolf Keizer forces his way into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Deans defend it? Van De Wolf Keizer steps over the head and cranks it - Deans is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Van De Wolf Keizer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Darius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marius Darius!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
and Marciano counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Darius! He's just covering up as Marciano starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Marciano!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Angero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heller Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heller Reese looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Angero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heller Reese!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Angero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reese is looking to escape.
Angero tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Reese.
Angero stalling away here and it's allowed Reese to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Angero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Angero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angero decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Angero's guard.
Angero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reese is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angero has escaped and now he's on top!
Angero trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese wants to get back to his feet but Angero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reese looking for a sweep. Not yet Reese, not yet.
Reese looks gassed!
Angero wants to pass the guard but Reese is keeping the position.
Angero stopping the sweep attempt from Reese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Angero is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Angero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Angero with that takedown attempt.
Angero moves into range and clinches up with Reese.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Angero successfully pulls guard.
Angero trying to control the position here.
Angero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Angero is keeping the position.
Angero wants to stand up but Reese is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Angero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reese tries to keep at a distance but Angero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reese is trying to force a seperation but Angero has the dominant position.
Angero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angero has closed the distance and engaged Reese in a clinch.
Angero goes for a takedown attempt but Reese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angero tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese lets loose with a powerful body kick. Angero will feel that in the morning.
Angero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reese to the mat! Reese manages to get full guard.
Reese wants to sweep here but Angero controlling him for the moment.
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.
Angero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reese has escaped and now he's on top!
Reese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Angero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Angero looking for a guillotine here but Reese defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese won't allow Angero to get back to his feet.
Reese wanted to stand there but Angero had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Angero trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reese defends well.
Angero is trying to keep Reese in close.
Angero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Angero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reese looking to score a takedown here. Angero is defending well but Reese drives through and ends up in Angero's guard.
Angero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Angero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reese escapes and throws Angero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Angero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angero is working hard here to advance position.
Reese tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reese has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reese wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Angero, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Angero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reese swings around for an armbar but Angero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reese's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angero trying to control the position from guard on top but Reese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reese's guard.
Angero gets to his feet - Reese follows without any prompting.
Angero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reese tries to clinch
and Angero counters with a big head kick but Reese shrugs it off.
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.
Reese misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reese did well to prevent Angero getting side control.
Angero is trying to control the action in half guard but Reese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Angero trying to mount his opponent but Reese defends it.
Reese looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Angero.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Angero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cunnings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard.
Stewart working for a triangle but Cunnings defends it easily.
Cunnings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunnings trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Cunnings is proving a slippery customer.
Cunnings has gone for a leg lock! Stewart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunnings's guard.
Cunnings is looking for a triangle here but Stewart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stewart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cunnings wants to get back to full guard.
Cunnings is refusing to be controlled, as Stewart sits in half guard.
Cunnings moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cunnings keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Cunnings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunnings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunnings working for a triangle but Stewart defends it easily.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunnings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunnings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stewart wanted to stand there but Cunnings had control of the position.
Cunnings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cunnings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunnings is retaining full guard.
Cunnings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunnings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Stewart will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunnings's half guard.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunnings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stewart stalling away here and it's allowed Cunnings to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cunnings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stewart defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cunnings, up you get!
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Stewart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stewart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cunnings rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stewart's guard! Nice work there by Cunnings!
Cunnings has gone for a leg lock! Stewart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunnings's guard.
Cunnings pushes Stewart off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart rushes Cunnings and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cunnings tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cunnings working hard to break the clinch.
Cunnings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stewart walks away with a smile on his face. Cunnings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Cunnings holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stewart wants a takedown but no success here.
Stewart has Cunnings pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Cunnings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart jumps guard and drags Cunnings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cunnings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cunnings trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunnings is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cunnings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stewart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stewart has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Stewart is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Cunnings manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cunnings lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stewart!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cunnings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stewart counters with a left and a right that stings Cunnings.
Cunnings doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stewart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Cunnings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunnings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Stewart stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Cunnings circles away easily
and Cunnings counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart trying to control but Cunnings postures up.
Cunnings wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunnings 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart moves into full guard.
Cunnings is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Cunnings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunnings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stewart looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cunnings drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cunnings as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stewart screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cunnings! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jojo Cunnings!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bracks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Luther!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bracks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luther counters with a series of strikes. Bracks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bracks throws a combination that misses
and Luther counters with a head kick. That will keep Bracks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luther slips a jab and a cross from Bracks.
A head kick misses from Luther.
Luther misses with a combination
and Luther takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jamal Luther has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bracks misses with a combination
and Luther counters with a two punch combo.
Bracks throws a nice looking combination but Luther bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bracks tries to close the distance and clinch but Luther swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bracks lands a lovely overhand right.
Luther gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Luther is rocked!
Bracks looks to land a combination but Luther avoids it well.
Bracks is breathing heavily.
Luther takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luther shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bracks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luther is still on wobbly legs! Can Bracks finish him?
Luther is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bracks moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bracks!
Bobby Bracks is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_Z-EPSVaI&playnext=1&videos=gXE_R26bAm8 as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jory Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Graham!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham lands a shot to the body.
Graham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jory Diaz has been cut.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham gets a clinch.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Graham gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the ropes.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
Graham landing knees to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Graham slows down the pace here.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a hook. Graham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graham rushes Diaz and presses him up against the ropes.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graham jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Graham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
Graham trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
Graham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has given up his back here. Will Graham look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Diaz prevents Graham from getting a body triangle.
Graham is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Diaz with him. Diaz is trying to defend but Graham has an arm under the chin now! Diaz grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Graham!
Jordan Graham is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spackman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWrepLjTKc&videos=gXE_R26bAm8&playnext=2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Spackman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman avoids them all with ease.
Spackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spackman.
Spackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cho.
Spackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a nice leg kick.
Spackman misses with a left hand
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spackman misses with a double jab
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Spackman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cho clobbers Spackman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cho digs a good body shot into Spackman's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Spackman.
Spackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spackman doesn't seem bothered though.
Spackman looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cho misses with a double jab
and Spackman counters with a three punch combo that has Cho backing up. Cho nods at Spackman to acknowledge the strikes.
Spackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cho misses with a few strikes there.
Cho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cho throws a right and a left that Spackman avoids nicely.
Dan Spackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho scores with a nice strike.
Spackman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Spackman.
Cho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Cho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
Cho throws a nice looking combination but Spackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cho lands with a nice combination. Spackman backs away looking to recover.
Spackman throws a body kick the misses
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Spackman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Cho scores with a one two! Spackman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spackman dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Spackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Cho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cho feints a jab promting Spackman to slip. Cho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spackman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Cho.
Cho works over Spackman's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman slips a jab and a cross from Cho.
Spackman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Cho both land. Nice combination.
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Spackman misses with a left hand
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Cho throws a one two combo.
Cho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cho tests Spackman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Cho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Cho does no damage.
Cho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spackman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cho counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spackman misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cho connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cho.
Spackman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
Cho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spackman misses with a double jab
and Cho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cho stuns Spackman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Cho throws a nice looking combination but Spackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cho lands a two punch combo.
Spackman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spackman thinking.
Spackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jerry Cho is winning the standup battle so far.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Spackman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Spackman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cho duly obliges.
Spackman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Cho misses.
Spackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cho misses with a combination
and Spackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho cracks a nice hook into Spackman's ribs.
Cho misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spackman misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Cho both land. Nice combination.
Spackman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spackman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cho has got the better of the exchanges.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Cho lands with a hook. Spackman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Spackman dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Cho moves away from the strike by Spackman.
Jerry Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spackman.
Spackman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spackman throws a lazy uppercut
and Cho counters with a one-two to the body.
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spackman back to the ropes. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spackman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spackman can do to turn this around?
Spackman tries to move into range but Cho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spackman at a distance.
Spackman dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho jabs Spackman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cho lands a really nice looking cross but Spackman seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
Cho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cho throws a right hand that Spackman ducks under and follows up with a left that Spackman also avoids with ease.
Spackman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cho misses with a wild combination.
Spackman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cho with a hook.
Cho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cho lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cho.
Cho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spackman misses with a body shot
and Cho counters with a one-two to the body.
Cho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
Cho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spackman eats them both and turns towards Cho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
Cho throws a nice looking combination but Spackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cho!
Cho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spackman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spackman tries to move into range but Cho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cho digs a good hook to Spackman's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Cho scores with a four punch combination!
Spackman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the liver by Cho. Beautiful body shot.
Spackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Cho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cho thumps Spackman with a low kick.
Cho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Spackman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spackman feints a jab promting Cho to slip. Spackman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spackman backs up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman moves out of range.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spackman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Spackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho throws a head kick but Spackman moves out of range.
Spackman connects with a right hand. Cho shakes it off.
Cho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cho!
Spackman throws a nice head kick!
Spackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spackman.
Cho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spackman backs up against the ropes.
Cho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spackman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cho.
Cho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spackman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spackman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spackman back to the ropes. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cho throws a right and a left that Spackman avoids nicely.
Spackman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cho connects with a body shot.
Cho throws a combination that misses
and Spackman counters with a two punch combo.
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spackman back to the ropes. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cho scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cho.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spackman misses with a looping left.
Cho is looking to wear down Spackman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cho.
A right-left combo lands from Cho.
Cho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spackman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cho swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spackman looks to land a combination but Cho avoids it well.
Spackman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cho. That one must have hurt.
Cho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spackman backs up against the ropes.
Spackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Spackman backing up. Spackman nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cho throws a right and a left that Spackman avoids nicely.
No joy there for Spackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cho feints a jab promting Spackman to slip. Cho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spackman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheers as Cho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spackman doesn't seem phased though.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spackman.
A nice combination there by Cho.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Cho coming out on top.
Danga de danga de dang - Cho scores with a four punch combination!
Spackman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho throws a series of strikes that have Spackman backpedaling.
Cho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Cho.
Donk. Cho catches Spackman right on the button with a cross.
Cho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cho duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho cracks Spackman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spackman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cho tries to bum rush Spackman with a series of wild strikes but Spackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cho throws a shot to the body.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
Spackman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Spackman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spackman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Spackman misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spackman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cho counters with a low kick, right behind Spackman 's knee.
Cho lands with a nice combination. Spackman backs away looking to recover.
Cho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Spackman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cho clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spackman moves out of range of the body kick.
Cho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spackman throws a poor cross that misses
and Cho counters with a one-two to the body.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spackman, as that shot connected.
Spackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spackman.
Cho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spackman backs up against the ropes.
Spackman tries to bum rush Cho with a series of wild strikes but Cho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Cho both land. Nice combination.
Cho dips to his left and cracks Spackman with an uppercut!
Cho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spackman takes one to the chin there.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman avoids them all with ease.
Cho fakes the leg kick and cracks Spackman in the body.
Cho misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cho looks to land a combination. Spackman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cho misses with a double jab
and Spackman counters with a leg kick.
Spackman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Spackman tries to move into range but Cho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman moves out of range.
Spackman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spackman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spackman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spackman misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spackman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cho.
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spackman misses with a double jab
and Cho counters with a two punch combo.
Spackman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spackman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spackmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spackman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cho can pounce on him.
Cho throws a sloppy head kick and Spackman moves out of range easily.
Cho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
Cho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spackman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spackman misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spackman.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spackman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cho takes one on the button.
Spackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Spackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho scores with a jab to the body.
Cho's corner calls for a 1-2. Cho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman avoids them all with ease.
Spackman throws a sloppy head kick and Cho moves out of range easily.
Spackman misses with a low kick.
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spackman back to the ropes. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman avoids them all with ease.
Cho lands a body shot.
Spackman slips a jab and a cross from Cho.
Spackman throws a sloppy head kick and Cho moves out of range easily.
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.
Cho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cho!
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spackman back to the ropes. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cho avoids the head kick by Spackman.
Cho looks to land a combination. Spackman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spackman.
Cho misses with a few strikes there.
Cho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cho lunges at Spackman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spackman's hand.
Cho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cho throws a right hand that Spackman ducks under and follows up with a left that Spackman also avoids with ease.
Spackman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Spackman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spackman eats them both and turns towards Cho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cho had his way with Dan Spackman in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spackman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cho. Cho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cho dodges the punch combination from Spackman.
Cho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cho scores with a jab to the head.
Spackman misses with a double jab.
Cho throws a nice looking combination but Spackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Spackman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spackman misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spackman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spackman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Cho.
Cho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Cho scores with a jab to the body.
Cho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spackman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cho misses with a wild combination.
Cho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spackman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman avoids them all with ease.
Cho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Cho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cho staying out of range there.
Spackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Cho cracks Spackman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cho throws a series of punches but Spackman avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Spackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spackman back to the ropes. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spackman.
Cho lands a jab-cross combination.
Cho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spackman. Spackman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cho misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Spackman scores with a four punch combination!
Cho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Cho lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho tries to bum rush Spackman with a series of wild strikes but Spackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spackman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spackman misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spackman throws a sloppy head kick
and Cho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cho scores with a one two! Spackman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cho.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Spackman misses with a combination
and Cho counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spackman throws a right and a left that Cho avoids nicely.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Spackman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cho finds it's way round the side to connect with Spackman's head.
Spackman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cho.
Cho misses with a wild combination.
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spackman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Cho as he connects with a hook.
Cho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cho throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Cho.
Spackman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spackman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spackman misses with a double jab
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Spackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dan Spackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spackman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Cho.
Cho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Spackman backing up. Spackman nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
Jerry Cho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spackman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:43
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:43
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Cho!
Jerry Cho is the new welterweight champion!
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