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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dafoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Tommy Lotus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Dafoe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dafoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lotus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dafoe has a takedown stuffed.
Dafoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dafoe.
Lotus misses the shot to the body.
Lotus scores with a hook.
Dafoe misses with a takedown
and Lotus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lotus misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Lotus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dafoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus lands a left and a right that send Dafoe crashing to the mat, dazed. Lotus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dafoe is rocked!
It looks like Daniel Dafoe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus misses with the combination.
Dafoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lotus finish him?
Lotus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dafoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lotus misses with a double jab.
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lotus! Dafoe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Lotus!
Tommy Lotus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktors Bricis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Po has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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BJJ White 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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktors Bricis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bricis wants to slow Po down by chopping away at his legs.
Bricis avoids the head kick by Po.
Bricis misses with a double jab
and Po counters with an outside leg kick.
Bricis blocks a low kick nicely.
Bricis misses the shot to the body.
Po moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Po lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bricis takes a step back to recover.
Viktors Bricis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Po. Bricis shrugs it off though.
Bricis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bricis scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bricis controlling the position easily from mount.
Po knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bricis on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bricis controlling from mount.
Po is in a horrible position here. Bricis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bricis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Po?
Po taking shots to the head.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Bricis lands a big shot there that rocks Po but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You get the feeling that Po really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bricis controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Po taking shots to the head.
Tong Po's cut is getting worse.
Bricis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tong Po's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bricis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Po's face.
Po is rocked!
Jeez, Tong Po's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tong Po's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Viktors Bricis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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276 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mocny Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Vlad lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Martin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vlad.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlad tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vlad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin lands a takedown into guard.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad wants to stand but Martin is controlling the position.
Vlad trying to control the position here.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin stops Vlad from standing up.
Vlad is pulling down on Martin 's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin , at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from Vlad lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
Vlad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vlad won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad wants to get back to his feet.
Vlad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vlad avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Martin .
Vlad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vlad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin grinds an elbow into Vlad's temple.
Martin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vlad prevents Martin from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vlad dodges the ground and pound from Martin .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Vlad isn't going anywhere.
Martin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martin tries to score with some ground and pound. Vlad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Vlad tries to improve position but can't.
Vlad is trying to work for a sweep but Martin has mounted him!
Martin working the ground and pound effectively.
Vlad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vlad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vlad taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vlad throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Vlad misses with a body kick.
Vlad throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin feints and as Vlad raises his hands in defense, Martin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vlad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vlad seems keen to control Martin 's posture.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now.
Vlad wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Vlad controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin passes into half guard.
Vlad pushes Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Martin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martin punishes Vlad's body with a nice straight punch.
Vlad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Vlad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Vlad sprawls well. He's pushed Martin 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mocny Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Vlad moved out of range.
Mocny Vlad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Vlad ducks down to avoid it.
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martin stops Vlad from getting back to his feet.
Dean Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin misses with a head shot. Vlad uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin won't allow Vlad to get back to his feet.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vlad's guard.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Vlad defends it.
Martin working Vlad over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad gets full guard.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vlad wants to stand but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is pushing down on Vlad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vlad is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin throwing shots but Vlad is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vlad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martin throws the left hand but Vlad avoids the punch easily.
Vlad throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Vlad fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin looks for a takedown but Vlad sprawls well.
Vlad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Vlad's belly button to the back.
Vlad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Vlad is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Vlad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vlad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martin is defended easily by Vlad.
Vlad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Vlad.
Martin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vlad counters with a leg kick.
Vlad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlad is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad has control of Martin 's left arm, preventing Martin from doing any damage.
Vlad has his feet on Martin 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Vlad.
Vlad misses with a double jab.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Vlad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vlad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin moves out of range as Vlad throws a body kick.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Vlad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Martin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin throws the left hand but Vlad avoids the punch easily.
Vlad lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vlad loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vlad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vlad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin blocks a head kick by Vlad.
Vlad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin .
Vlad throws a combination that misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Vlad's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Vlad tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vlad won't be happy with that.
Mocny Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin in side control, throwing shots but Vlad defends.
Vlad wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mocny Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Martin !
Dean Martin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crippler's Corner for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Cannon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws a head kick that misses.
Zoidberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cannon avoids a kick to the body.
Zoidberg drives through and clinches with Cannon against the cage.
Cannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoidberg's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.
Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Matthew Cannon has been cut.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cannon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Cannon blocks it.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Cannon is blocking nicely.
Cannon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg has Cannon pressed against the cage, preventing Cannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannon managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zoidberg obliges.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon misses with the head strike.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.
Cannon is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannon.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Cannon's ribcage.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cannon's defenses.
Matthew Cannon's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zoidberg obliges.
Zoidberg has Cannon pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cannon is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Zoidberg - that's hurt Cannon badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cannon is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cannon doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). John Zoidberg!
John Zoidberg gave a mention to Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Moye is just out of range.
Sephiroth Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooper.
Cooper trying to control the action but Moye is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Moye is right now.
Moye is trying to buck Cooper off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper trying to control the position but Moye is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moye is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cooper is controlling him well.
Cooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moye keeps working.
Moye is pushing Cooper's head away, looking to escape. Cooper manages to hold on to the position though.
Moye is not content to let Cooper control the position.
Moye is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cooper working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moye is trying to improve his position.
Cooper wants to control but Moye is keeping him busy.
Cooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye is trying to control Cooper's posture but Cooper avoids it.
Cooper swings around for an armbar but Moye sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cooper's guard.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Moye from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper is looking for a triangle but Moye pushes his legs off easily.
Cooper can't keep his opponent in guard - Moye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control here.
Moye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooper trying to hold on to Moye's head to control him but Moye postures up.
Moye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cooper wants to hold on but Moye pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper is controlling an arm, preventing Moye from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cooper tries to hold on but Moye postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sephiroth Cooper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moye looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Cooper throws a body punch but Moye moves out of range.
Moye cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Moye.
Cooper takes a swing at Moye's ribcage but misses.
Moye lands a right hook to the body.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Moye.
Cooper feints and as Moye raises his hands in defense, Cooper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sephiroth Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooper stops Moye from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Moye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moye wants to stand but Cooper is controlling the position.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Moye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sephiroth Cooper wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moye.
Moye looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cooper!
Cooper can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cooper misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cooper trying to control from the bottom.
Moye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moye.
Cooper is trying to control but can't.
Moye works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Moye passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cooper!
Moye jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cooper is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cooper and Moye has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Moye trying to control the position but Cooper is working away.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Moye looking to control but instead Cooper has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Moye is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking for submissions off his back.
Moye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cooper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moye is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moye trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Moye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooper swings for the body but Moye moves out of range.
Moye shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cooper tries to get to full guard but Moye has control of the leg.
Moye trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well.
Cooper misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooper is looking to escape.
Moye is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cooper has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cooper!
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Moye is retaining full guard.
Moye is looking to stand up but Cooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Moye keeps moving.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moye controlling Cooper's posture.
Moye is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Moye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moye throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Moye misses with a hook to the body
and Cooper counters with a three punch combo that has Moye backing up. Moye nods at Cooper to acknowledge the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moye.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
Cooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moye pinned against the cage. Moye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moye misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Moye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Cooper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cooper working a defensive guard but Moye manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moye is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well.
Cooper tries to buck Moye off but Moye is having none of it.
Cooper tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Moye trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper is looking for a sweep. Moye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moye trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Moye.
Well Moye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Moye!
Derek Moye really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Crippler's Corner logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Battle-Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle-Born comes into the arena with DJ Shadow / Six Days blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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23
194 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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32
202 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Battle-Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Battle-Born sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bundy misses with a leg kick
and Battle-Born makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bundy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battle-Born chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Battle-Born lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bundy takes a step back to recover.
Battle-Born moves out of range as Bundy throws a body kick.
Battle-Born's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bundy under the eye.
Battle-Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battle-Born throws a leg kick which misses Bundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Bundy tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born has closed the distance and engaged Bundy in a clinch.
Battle-Born is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bundy is defending well for now.
Battle-Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle-Born pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Battle-Born scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battle-Born is working Bundy over against the cage.
Bundy blocks the elbow strike.
Battle-Born scores a nice knee to the body.
Bundy is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Battle-Born scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battle-Born digs a right hand underneath Bundy's ribcage. Bundy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy misses with an elbow strike.
Battle-Born lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from Battle-Born.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Battle-Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bundy blocks an elbow strike from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy wants to stall.
Battle-Born lands an elbow that stopped Bundy in his tracks for a moment.
Bundy managing to block the knees to the body from Battle-Born.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Battle-Born gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battle-Born gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battle-Born is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gabriel Battle-Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Battle-Born misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bundy looking for a takedown.
Bundy misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born tries to land knees in the clinch but Bundy avoids the damage to the body.
Battle-Born gets through Bundy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle-Born is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bundy is defending well for now.
Battle-Born lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Battle-Born.
Bundy taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle-Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle-Born works on Bundy's body with a couple of short punches.
Bundy wants a takedown but no success here.
Battle-Born dodges an elbow strike from Bundy.
Battle-Born lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Battle-Born.
Bundy takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle-Born is working Bundy over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Battle-Born on the inside.
Battle-Born creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Battle-Born lands an elbow that stopped Bundy in his tracks for a moment.
Bundy has Battle-Born pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Battle-Born manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Battle-Born dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy'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.
Bundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bundy throws a lazy body kick
and Battle-Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundy is looking to score with low kicks.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battle-Born moves out of range of the body kick.
Battle-Born scores with a shot to the body.
Bundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Battle-Born.
Battle-Born looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bundy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle-Born to the ground. Bundy is now in Battle-Born's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bundy prevents Battle-Born from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Battle-Born has wrist control.
Battle-Born looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy postures up.
Bundy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battle-Born swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Battle-Born manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battle-Born wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Battle-Born crashes against the mat.
Battle-Born in side control, throwing shots but Bundy defends.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bundy gets back to half guard.
Battle-Born wants to take a breather but Bundy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to control but Battle-Born is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battle-Born.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Battle-Born thows a huge punch but Bundy dodges it nicely.
Battle-Born is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Battle-Born trying to control from half guard but Bundy is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Battle-Born preventing the sweep.
Battle-Born lands a couple of elbows.
Battle-Born with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bundy has his hands on Battle-Born's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Bundy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Battle-Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bundy dodges the punch combination from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born digs a good body shot into Bundy's ribs.
Battle-Born lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gabriel Battle-Born is winning the standup battle so far.
Bundy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bundy throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Battle-Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Battle-Born as he connects with a hook.
Battle-Born scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Battle-Born sizes up Bundy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Battle-Born wants to clinch up but Bundy keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle-Born throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bundy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Battle-Born lands with a nice body punch.
Battle-Born moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bundy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Battle-Born.
Gabriel Battle-Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battle-Born with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battle-Born tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Bundy walks into a stiff left hand from Battle-Born.
Bundy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Battle-Born.
An inside leg kick lands from Battle-Born.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Battle-Born is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bundy in his tracks.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battle-Born as he avoids it easily.
Battle-Born fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bundy.
Bundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Battle-Born checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bundy throws a low kick but Battle-Born moves out of range easily.
Battle-Born keeps Bundy at a distance using the push kick.
Battle-Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gabriel Battle-Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle-Born tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it.
Battle-Born doesn't manage to clinch there - Bundy circles away.
Bundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battle-Born finds it's way round the side to connect with Bundy's head.
Battle-Born feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born scores with a hook to the body. Bundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bundy throws a head kick but Battle-Born moves out of range.
Battle-Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Battle-Born throws a right hand that Bundy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bundy also avoids with ease.
Battle-Born tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Battle-Born shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bundy eats them both and turns towards Battle-Born to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Battle-Born lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bundy misses with a leg kick
and Battle-Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battle-Born throws a head kick that Bundy semi-blocks.
Battle-Born pushes Bundy away with a front kick.
Bundy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battle-Born jabs Bundy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battle-Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
Battle-Born throws a head kick that Bundy semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle-Born cracks Bundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Battle-Born catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Battle-Born.
Battle-Born defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle-Born turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battle-Born thows a body kick. Bundy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Battle-Born pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bundy back to the cage. Battle-Born follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Battle-Born scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Battle-Born showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battle-Born, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Battle-Born!
Gabriel Battle-Born made sure to mention his sponsor, Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slayer - Jesus Saves. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
228 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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277 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kelly!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kelly is in Sanchez's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Sanchez controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Sanchez controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Kelly seems unphased.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jesse Kelly has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Kelly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelly has escaped and now he's on top!
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kelly cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Kelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kelly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kelly showed some decent athleticism there.
Kelly thows an elbow strike that misses. Sanchez gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Kelly doesn't seem too bothered but Sanchez quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Kelly is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Kelly really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Sanchez!
After the big win, Jesus Sanchez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rannanjarvi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stonehenge by Spinal Tap. Z has chosen New York 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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28
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Z!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Z throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rannanjarvi misses with a head kick.
Rannanjarvi connects with a right hand. Z shakes it off.
Rannanjarvi scores with a punch to the head.
Rannanjarvi slips under a jab from Z.
Z misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rannanjarvi.
Z swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Z dips to his left and cracks Rannanjarvi with an uppercut!
Rannanjarvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Z manages to avoid it.
Z misses with a wild body shot.
Z lands a really nice looking cross but Rannanjarvi seems unphased.
Jay Z seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rannanjarvi takes one on the button.
Z displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rannanjarvi throws out the jab.
Rannanjarvi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Z is out of range and Rannanjarvi settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Rannanjarvi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Z doesn't seem phased though.
Z avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi avoids the body shot from Z.
Z missing with a left hand there. Rannanjarvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Z shoots in but Rannanjarvi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Z keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Z lands with a nice combination. Rannanjarvi backs away looking to recover.
Z misses with a looping left.
Z swings for the body but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Z looks to score with a jab to the body but Rannanjarvi is just out of range.
Z throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Z misses with a hook. Rannanjarvi ducked under it nicely.
Z misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rannanjarvi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Z - just one landing.
Rannanjarvi walks into a stiff left hand from Z.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Z is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rannanjarvi.
A slow jab from Rannanjarvi misses its intended target.
Rannanjarvi digs a good hook to Z's body.
Rannanjarvi throws a series of punches but Z moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Z.
Rannanjarvi lands a head shot.
Rannanjarvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Z misses with a hook. Rannanjarvi ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rannanjarvi misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Z swinging wildly here.
Z uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rannanjarvi.
A cross from Z lands.
Z throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rannanjarvi counters with a low kick, right behind Z 's knee.
Rannanjarvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Z throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Z crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rannanjarvi - the referee stops the clock and Z gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rannanjarvi. Z manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Z misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Rannanjarvi coming out on top.
Rannanjarvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rannanjarvi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Z waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rannanjarvi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z jabs Rannanjarvi right on the nose. Rannanjarvi blinks but takes it well.
Rannanjarvi scores with a jab. Z acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rannanjarvi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Z, as that shot connected.
Rannanjarvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Z was well out of range. Poor timing from Rannanjarvi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rannanjarvi. Z does a little dance to reset his feet.
Z avoids the head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Z is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rannanjarvi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Z fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid it.
Z throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Z misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Z throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Z shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rannanjarvi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rannanjarvi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Z's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Z dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Z jabs at Rannanjarvi's body.
Rannanjarvi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rannanjarvi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Rannanjarvi there.
Rannanjarvi throws out a loose jab but Z uses good head movement to avoid it.
Z closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Z goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rannanjarvi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Z's guard! Nice work there by Rannanjarvi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Z working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rannanjarvi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Z is tightening it up a little... Rannanjarvi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rannanjarvi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rannanjarvi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Z!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jay Z!
Jay Z thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Scary. 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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165 lbs
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163 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Gomi scores with a head kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Gomi slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Gomi. Those never looked like landing.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Gomi slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Gomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
Horrible takedown by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomi which made him look bad.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gomi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Takanori Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McDonald.
Gomi avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Gomi throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Gomi throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Takanori Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Gomi.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gomi avoids the body shot from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Gomi avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Gomi throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Gomi only half commits.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Gomi.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Gomi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Gomi looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Gomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
McDonald slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomi avoids the body shot from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomi as he avoids it easily.
McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gomi working a defensive guard here.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomi wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Takanori Gomi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Gomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves out of range as Gomi throws a body kick.
Gomi misses with a hook.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Gomi tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi slips a straight right by McDonald.
Gomi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Takanori Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McDonald.
Gomi throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Nice body kick from Gomi.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Gomi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gomi. Those never looked like landing.
Gomi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gomi.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that second 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.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomi tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Gomi is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomi manages to get to full guard.
Gomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is pushing down on Gomi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomi is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomi trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi gets back to full guard.
McDonald prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy McDonald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gomi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomi connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
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!
Gomi throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Donk. McDonald catches Gomi right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Gomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takanori Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomi tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gomi. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Gomi misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gomi.
McDonald throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomi.
Gomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomi misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomi throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomi - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomi moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Gomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Gomi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi misses with a body shot
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gomi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Gomi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
McDonald moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi 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.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomi's waist but Gomi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Gomi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Gomi misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Gomi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Gomi feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
McDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomi jabs at McDonald's body.
McDonald jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomi is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gomi!
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Gomi misses with a low kick.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomi sprawls well. Gomi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomi.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi had his way with Tommy McDonald in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
McDonald drives through with a takedown into Gomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gomi is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald pushes down on Gomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.
McDonald is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Gomi is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomi is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald seems keen to control Gomi's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Gomi throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald pulls Gomi in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Gomi postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
McDonald takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Gomi.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Gomi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tommy McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from McDonald misses.
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 Takanori Gomi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomi, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takanori Gomi!
Takanori Gomi retains his lightweight title!
Takanori Gomi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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