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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kade Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ridja Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Undead. Ridja Cruz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kade Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ridja Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Edgar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edgar tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Edgar works to advance to full mount. Cruz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cruz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Edgar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Edgar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar looking to finish with strikes here!
Edgar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edgar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cruz because Edgar loaded up on that one.
Edgar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edgar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edgar with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Edgar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Edgar looking to ground and pound but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Edgar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Edgar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar working the ground and pound effectively.
Edgar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edgar throwing strikes but Cruz bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edgar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz wants to stand but Edgar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cruz looks winded!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar gets to his feet - Cruz follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kade Edgar 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.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Edgar's head but Edgar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Kade Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Edgar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Edgar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Edgar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edgar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kade Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Edgar is in Cruz's guard.
Edgar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Edgar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edgar dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Edgar's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the cage. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgar as he jumps to the side.
Edgar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edgar wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Edgar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz is not content to let Edgar control the position.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Edgar seems content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Kade Edgar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Edgar fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has Edgar up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Edgar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kade Edgar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Edgar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Edgar throws an elbow but Cruz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz prevents Edgar from moving into mount.
Edgar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cruz tries to bench press Edgar off him but Edgar keeps the position.
Edgar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edgar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edgar working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar controlling the position.
Cruz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Edgar.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Edgar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edgar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edgar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kade Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Edgar in a clinch.
Cruz is trying to drag Edgar to the mat but Edgar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz prevents Edgar from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Edgar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edgar has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edgar slows down the pace here.
Edgar is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.
Cruz pulls guard.
Edgar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruz, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edgar.
Ridja Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Ridja Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Edgar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Kade Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kade Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kade Edgar!
Kade Edgar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Pain by Slayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bishop Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kane.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kane in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kane.
Kane cracks Hammer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kane thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
Kane is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kane prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer taking some punishment here, with Kane in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane drops an elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Kane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hammer gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer looks winded!
Kane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kane.
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Kane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bishop Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Kane tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kane shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Kane shoots in.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Kane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kane fails to land the takedown.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kane dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Bishop Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kane dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammer's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer pushes a forearm under Kane's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kane is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tor Hammer!
A very excited looking Tor Hammer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Le Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Le Bleu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Najman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Le Bleu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bleu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Bleu darts in and clinches Najman up against the cage.
Le Bleu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Le Bleu fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Le Bleu obliges.
Najman is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Le Bleu.
Le Bleu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Najman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Najman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Bleu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Najman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Le Bleu can pounce on him.
Najman swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Bleu.
Najman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bleu wants to land a leg kick but Najman is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Najman. No joy for Le Bleu on that attempt.
Marcin Najman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Le Bleu.
Le Bleu is looking to clinch.
Le Bleu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Najman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Najman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Bleu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le Bleu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Najman misses with a body shot.
Le Bleu gets tackled into the cage by Najman. Najman maintains the clinch.
Le Bleu lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Bleu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Najman gets tackled into the cage by Le Bleu. Le Bleu maintains the clinch.
Le Bleu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Najman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Najman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Najman tries to land a leg kick but Le Bleu saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Najman.
Le Bleu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Najman.
Le Bleu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Najman avoids it really well and circles away.
James Le Bleu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Bleu tries to clinch but Najman is having none of it.
Najman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Bleu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Bleu moves away from the strike by Najman.
Le Bleu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Najman as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Bleu wants a takedown.
Le Bleu is trying to pull guard but Najman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Le Bleu lands a nice knee to the body.
Le Bleu jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Najman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Najman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Bleu is looking for a triangle but Najman pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Bleu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Najman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Bleu keeping moving, preventing Najman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Bleu has wrist control.
Le Bleu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Najman defends it easily.
Najman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Najman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Le Bleu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Bleu has his foot on Najman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Najman works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Najman trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Bleu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Najman throws an elbow that misses. Le Bleu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Najman's guard. Nice move by Le Bleu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Le Bleu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Najman misses.
Najman tries to work over Le Bleu's front leg with a kick but Le Bleu checks it.
Le Bleu throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Le Bleu - that will leave a mark!
Najman misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Bleu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Najman.
Najman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Bleu.
Le Bleu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Najman throws a big shot that misses.
Le Bleu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Bleu tries to stall but Najman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Le Bleu missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bleu is looking to break free of the clinch but Najman has double underhooks.
Najman prevents the takedown attempt.
Najman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Le Bleu jumps guard.
Najman lands a couple of digs.
Najman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Najman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Najman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Najman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Najman trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Bleu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bleu looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Najman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcin Najman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Le Bleu walks into a straight right hand from Najman.
Najman throws a hook but Le Bleu blocks it.
Najman throws out a loose jab but Le Bleu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Najman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Bleu under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Bleu tries for a takedown but Najman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcin Najman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Le Bleu.
Le Bleu moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Bleu moves in looking to clinch but Najman pushes him off.
Najman moves into the clinch.
James Le Bleu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Najman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Le Bleu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Najman walks away with a smile on his face. Le Bleu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najman misses with a hook. Le Bleu ducked under it nicely.
Najman misses with a straight right.
Le Bleu tries to clinch up but Najman circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Bleu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Najman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Najman.
Le Bleu is looking to clinch but Najman is avoiding it.
Le Bleu tries a head kick but it misses.
Najman stuffs the takedown attempt from Le Bleu. Le Bleu gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Bleu is breathing heavily.
Najman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Najman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James Le Bleu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Najman misses with a low kick.
Le Bleu shoots in for a double leg but Najman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Najman tries to land a front kick but Le Bleu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Najman finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman avoids a kick to the body.
Le Bleu closes the distance and clinches up with Najman, looking for a takedown. Le Bleu pushes Najman against the cage but Najman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Najman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Najman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Le Bleu tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Bleu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Najman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Najman with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Najman throws a front kick aimed at Le Bleu's knee but Le Bleu avoids it well.
Najman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcin Najman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Bleu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Najman misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Najman.
Najman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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 Marcin Najman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Le Bleu shoots and misses
and Najman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Bleu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Najman. No joy for Le Bleu on that attempt.
Najman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Bleu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Le Bleu tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Najman.
Le Bleu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Najman misses.
Najman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Le Bleu is trying to defend but Najman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Le Bleu is trying to control but can't.
Najman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Le Bleu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Najman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Le Bleu reverses the position - he's now on top in Najman's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najman managing to control the position.
Le Bleu passes Najman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Najman is looking for a sweep. Le Bleu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Bleu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bleu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Najman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Najman punching from the bottom.
Le Bleu prevents Najman from improving his position.
Le Bleu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Najman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Najman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Najman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bleu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Le Bleu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Najman.
Najman wants to take a breather but Le Bleu is having none of it.
Le Bleu trying to control from the bottom.
Najman working the head and body with strikes.
Najman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Le Bleu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Najman but Najman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcin Najman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Le Bleu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bleu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Bleu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Le Bleu walks into a jab.
Le Bleu walks into a stiff left hand from Najman.
Najman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Bleu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Le Bleu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Najman throws a big right hand that misses.
Najman is working Le Bleu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Najman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Najman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Le Bleu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Najman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Najman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Najman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Pirrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Superbeast. On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Ross has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Ross seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Pirrup!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pirrup swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
Ross leaves Pirrup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pirrup is looking to clinch.
Pirrup has a takedown stuffed.
Ross moves into the clinch.
Pirrup looking for a takedown.
Dan Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Pirrup.
Nice body punch from Ross.
Ross manages to break the clinch.
Ross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pirrup is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross jabs at Pirrup's body.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of Pirrup's head.
Pirrup looks winded!
Pirrup takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ross lands with a nice body punch.
Ross scores with a nice head shot.
Pirrup takes one to the side of the head.
Pirrup takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirrup is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ross circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Pirrup tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ross wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Ross!
Dan Ross decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Sinistra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Serdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Serdal has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinnie Sinistra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Markus Serdal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serdal connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Serdal scores with a four punch combination!
Sinistra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serdal scores with a head kick. Sinistra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serdal misses with a few strikes there.
Serdal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sinistra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Sinistra finds it's target.
Sinistra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serdal misses with a body shot.
Sinistra throws a right hand that Serdal ducks under and follows up with a left that Serdal also avoids with ease.
Serdal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Serdal shoots in but Sinistra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sinistra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serdal.
Serdal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sinistra lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinistra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sinistra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sinistra throws a sloppy head kick and Serdal moves out of range easily.
Sinistra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sinistra gets in close and tags Serdal with a short punch that almost sends Serdal to the mat! Oh Serdal is in big trouble! He turns his back on Sinistra, trying to create some distance but Sinistra rushes him, striking wildly and Serdal goes down! The referee tackles Sinistra into the cage to end the fight! Sinistra is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Sinistra!
In his post fight interview, Vinnie Sinistra started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs's entrance music is Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. A fine choice. Coryatt has chosen Welcome 2 Houston as his entrance music. Kevin Coryatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Coryatt circles away easily
and Coryatt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jacobs really felt that one!
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomer Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs looking to score a takedown here. Coryatt is defending well but Jacobs drives through and ends up in Coryatt's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coryatt holds on and takes a little breather.
Coryatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs trying to control but Coryatt is working from the bottom.
Jacobs throws a strike but Coryatt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has his foot on Coryatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coryatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coryatt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coryatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coryatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coryatt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coryatt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coryatt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacobs.
Coryatt grinds an elbow into Jacobs's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs seems a little lost for a moment, as Coryatt dominates the positioning.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coryatt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jacobs is trying to control Coryatt's posture but Coryatt avoids it.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Coryatt landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coryatt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jacobs down.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
Jacobs trying his best to control but Coryatt has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jacobs is in a horrible position here. Coryatt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Coryatt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacobs can't escape the position.
Coryatt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacobs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacobs flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
Coryatt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Coryatt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coryatt looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt tries to control but Jacobs wriggling away.
Jacobs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs wants to control but Coryatt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Coryatt in his half guard.
Coryatt lands strikes from half guard.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coryatt wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs won't allow Coryatt to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Coryatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Coryatt circles away easily
and Coryatt counters with a straight right hand.
Coryatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coryatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomer Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a nice body kick.
Gomer Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coryatt throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coryatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Coryatt finds it's target.
Jacobs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with an outside leg kick.
Coryatt tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coryatt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coryatt, who protects the arm well.
Coryatt struggling a bit here.
Jacobs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jacobs is looking for submissions but instead, Coryatt has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coryatt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coryatt has escaped and now he's on top!
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coryatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coryatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coryatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coryatt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacobs is proving hard to escape from.
Jacobs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coryatt has passed into half guard!
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to control but Coryatt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kevin Coryatt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coryatt passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Coryatt is putting a hurting on Jacobs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jacobs tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jacobs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coryatt connects with a decent elbow.
Coryatt is working Jacobs over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jacobs tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coryatt scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Coryatt scores with a head kick.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Coryatt.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Coryatt counters with a left to the body.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomer Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coryatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coryatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coryatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Coryatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a nice body kick.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Coryatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coryatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobs scrambles back to his feet.
Coryatt misses with a low kick.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coryatt misses with a body shot.
Kevin Coryatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Coryatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coryatt, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Coryatt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a low kick, right behind Jacobs 's knee.
Coryatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Coryatt.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Coryatt.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Coryatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacobs's knee momentarily.
Coryatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coryatt.
Coryatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kevin Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Coryatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Coryatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Coryatt tenderised Jacobs's leg. Jacobs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Coryatt dips to his left and cracks Jacobs with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Coryatt.
Coryatt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coryatt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coryatt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jacobs's legs.
Coryatt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jacobs trying to remain calm as Coryatt controls from the top position.
Jacobs dodges the ground and pound from Coryatt.
Coryatt scores with punches from side control.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Coryatt keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomer Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coryatt gets to mount! Jacobs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coryatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coryatt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coryatt!
After the fight, Kevin Coryatt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Carlton Dance Medley. Courchesne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Two Steps From Hell - To Glory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Carlton Banks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Courchesne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a wild body kick that Courchesne sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Banks lands but Courchesne takes it in his stride.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks misses with the body kick
and Courchesne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banks won't be happy with that.
Courchesne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Courchesne throws a strike aimed at the side of Banks's head but Banks avoids it well.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Courchesne working the ground and pound but Banks is defending the strikes.
Courchesne works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks prevents Courchesne from improving position.
Banks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Courchesne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Courchesne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Banks taking a bit of punishment here - Courchesne scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Courchesne.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Courchesne on the ground.
Courchesne grinds an elbow into Banks's temple.
Courchesne 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.
Banks pushes Courchesne away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Courchesne gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Banks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Carlton Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks throws a body kick that misses.
Banks misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks tries to clinch but Courchesne moves out of range.
Courchesne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlton Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks throws a head kick but Courchesne moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courchesne keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks tries to clinch up but Courchesne circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks misses with the body kick
and Courchesne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Courchesne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banks is trying to stand up here but Courchesne is controlling him well.
Courchesne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banks!
Courchesne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banks?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courchesne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Courchesne unloading with bombs!
Courchesne dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courchesne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Courchesne with good strikes from the mount here!
Courchesne landing punches.
Courchesne landing shots from mount.
Banks is rocked!
Courchesne lands a big shot to the head and Banks winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jonathan Courchesne!
Jonathan Courchesne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Badridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Badridge will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Badridge!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb connects with a jab.
Badridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timebmb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Badridge wants to clinch up but Timebmb keeps it at a distance.
Timebmb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Badridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timebmb is aware though and is defending well.
Timebmb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Timebmb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Badridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timebmb has managed to get both his arms back between Badridge's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Timebmb trying to control but Badridge is working from the bottom.
Badridge wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Timebmb is now in half guard.
Timebmb has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Badridge defend it? Timebmb steps over the head and cranks it - Badridge is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Timebmb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jukebox Timebmb!
Jukebox Timebmb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes into the arena with Don't Shoot Shotgun blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Tommie Gunn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommie Gunn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn rushes LeFleur and presses him up against the cage.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
LeFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeFleur has had enough of the clinch but Gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
LeFleur wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunn is working LeFleur over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur wants a takedown.
LeFleur goes for a takedown attempt but Gunn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommie Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen LeFleur.
Gunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeFleur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LeFleur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn stuffs the takedown.
LeFleur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.
Gunn wants to slow LeFleur down by chopping away at his legs.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn thows a body kick. LeFleur tries to catch it but that hurt him.
LeFleur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeFleur tries for a takedown but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeFleur with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
Gunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeFleur.
Gunn throws a leg kick which misses LeFleur's front leg but catches the back leg as LeFleur tries to avoid it.
LeFleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
LeFleur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunn.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Gunn tenderised LeFleur's leg. LeFleur is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Gunn misses.
LeFleur moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunn throws a leg kick which misses LeFleur's front leg but catches the back leg as LeFleur tries to avoid it.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeFleur shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeFleur looks winded!
Gunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LeFleur has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from LeFleur misses the target.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
LeFleur moves out of range of the body kick.
LeFleur with a poor takedown
and Gunn counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a nice head kick!
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - LeFleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeFleur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Gunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunn.
Gunn throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeFleur shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but LeFleur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeFleur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Gunn.
LeFleur misses with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a nice low kick that buckles LeFleur's knee momentarily.
LeFleur lands a head shot.
LeFleur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeFleur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunn scrambles back to his feet.
Gunn defending well as LeFleur loads up on a big left hand.
LeFleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
LeFleur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gunn pulls LeFleur in to control the position.
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!
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeFleur wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
LeFleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
LeFleur can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur trying to control from the bottom.
LeFleur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFleur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
LeFleur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but LeFleur is keeping the position.
LeFleur working a defensive guard here.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeFleur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunn gets caught flat footed, as LeFleur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LeFleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeFleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
LeFleur wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeFleur won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
LeFleur postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur.
Gunn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LeFleur if he has to take too many more of those.
LeFleur might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
LeFleur misses with an uppercut.
LeFleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
LeFleur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LeFleur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeFleur. That did some damage!
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
LeFleur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur walks into a left hand.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeFleur misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeFleur.
Tommie Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen LeFleur.
Gunn scores with a head kick. LeFleur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gunn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeFleur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with LeFleur's head.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeFleur's calf.
Gunn fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn avoids the body shot from LeFleur.
Gunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gunn. LeFleur shrugs it off though.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tommie Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
LeFleur misses with a takedown
and Gunn counters with a thumping low kick.
LeFleur takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunn.
LeFleur misses with a left hand
and Gunn moves into the clinch.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
LeFleur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeFleur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
LeFleur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn lands a hook that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeFleur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunn prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is leaning against LeFleur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunn.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeFleur's elbow.
Gunn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeFleur wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
Gunn stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunn 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommie Gunn!
After winning the bout, Tommie Gunn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger comes to the cage accompanied by Body Rott. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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23
140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clam Digger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clam Digger's waist but Clam Digger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawasaki off to one side.
Clam Digger throws a shot to the body.
Kawasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Clam Digger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Clam Digger.
Lee Kawasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clam Digger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawasaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clam Digger avoids it really well and circles away.
Terrance Clam Digger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Kawasaki.
Clam Digger throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Lee Kawasaki has been cut.
No luck for Kawasaki with that takedown attempt.
Clam Digger moves into range and clinches up with Kawasaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clam Digger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
Clam Digger scores with a shot to the side of Kawasaki's head.
Clam Digger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawasaki is rocked!
Clam Digger creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kawasaki with a big uppercut! Kawasaki tries to clinch up but Clam Digger pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kawasaki to the mat! Kawasaki covers up and Clam Digger unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terrance Clam Digger!
Terrance Clam Digger retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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