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RFC 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Faaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Knope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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198 cm
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250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Faaloua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faaloua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knope.
Faaloua lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Faaloua instigates a clinch.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knope's brow.
Knope tries to stall but Faaloua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faaloua is pushing Knope up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knope blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Knope shrugs off.
Our sources have told us that Faaloua has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope is trying to stall.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knope's defenses.
It looks like Ben Knope has been cut.
Knope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knope trying to stall but Faaloua improves his position.
Faaloua stalling.
Faaloua tries to stall but Knope uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faaloua has Knope pressed against the cage, preventing Knope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua avoiding damage.
Knope avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knope's brow.
Knope avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Knope tries to score a body lock takedown but Faaloua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've been informed that Knope has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knope is working for takedown but Faaloua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knope takes an elbow to the temple.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
Knope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knope avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Knope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knope shoots for a double leg takedown but Faaloua sprawls well. He's pushed Knope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Faaloua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knope misses with a double jab
and Faaloua counters with a good low kick that Knope was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua walks into a left hand.
James Faaloua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faaloua has managed to clinch.
Knope avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knope takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faaloua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knope throws a lazy right hand but Faaloua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faaloua misses with a head kick.
Faaloua sets himself, and Knope steps forward looking for the clinch! Faaloua avoids it this time.
Jab by Knope.
Faaloua darts in trying to clinch
and Knope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua wants to clinch.
Knope doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faaloua.
Knope throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faaloua tries to clinch but Knope is having none of it.
Faaloua has managed to clinch.
Knope avoiding damage.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
Knope blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Knope's cut.
That's time! Faaloua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knope throws a series of punches but Faaloua moves out of range.
Knope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faaloua on the side of the head.
It looks like James Faaloua has been cut.
Faaloua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faaloua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knope.
James Faaloua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knope throws an off balance right hand
and Faaloua counters with a nice body kick.
Faaloua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Knope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knope throws a leg kick
and Faaloua counters with a nice body kick.
Faaloua closes the distance and pushes Knope back into the cage.
Faaloua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knope can do to turn this around?
Faaloua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knope blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knope dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knope's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knope is trying to force a seperation but Faaloua has the dominant position.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow.
Knope avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knope's defenses.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Knope avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope trying to stall but Faaloua improves his position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Knope avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knope blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knope is working for takedown but Faaloua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knope controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faaloua slowing the pace effectively.
Knope looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knope misses with a punch on the inside.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
Knope stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Faaloua lands an elbow just above Knope 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knope's brow.
Faaloua just leaning against Knope, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knope's brow.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Knope leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knope can't break the clinch.
Faaloua controlling the action here for a moment.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua has Knope pushed against the cage.
Knope wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knope blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Faaloua lands a big head kick that sends Knope tumbling to the mat! Faaloua takes a step backwards and waves Knope back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Faaloua wants to clinch up but Knope keeps it at a distance.
Faaloua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knope gets tackled into the cage by Faaloua. Faaloua maintains the clinch.
Knope takes an elbow to the temple.
Knope is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Knope is still on wobbly legs! Can Faaloua finish him?
Knope blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knope stalling against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Knope seems to have recovered his senses.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
Knope tries to stall but Faaloua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
Knope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Knope leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Knope wants to stall.
Knope manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faaloua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knope! But no joy.
Faaloua defending well as Knope loads up on a big left hand.
Faaloua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faaloua lands a big head kick that sends Knope tumbling to the mat! Faaloua takes a step backwards and waves Knope back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloua clinches.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knope's brow.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
Knope dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knope's brow.
Faaloua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knope blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knope's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Knope blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knope is pressed against the cage. Faaloua pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Knope! Two more big strikes from Faaloua and Knope crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Faaloua!
After winning the bout, James Faaloua 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
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159 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Bonney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega fails with the takedown
enabling Bonney to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
Bonney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonney works Vega's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney throws a combination. Vega tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bonney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney connects with a body shot that sends Vega's belly button to the back.
Bonney connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney throws a nice head kick!
Vega is rocked!
Vega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bonney!
Oh Vega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonney wants to control but Vega postures up.
Vega seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonney is looking for a sweep.
Bonney stops Vega from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Bonney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonney is looking to regain half guard here but Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
Vega wants to control but Bonney is keeping him busy.
Bonney prevents Vega from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney is looking to regain half guard here but Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
Vega tries to move to mount but Bonney blocks the move with his legs.
Bonney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Bonney denies him.
Bonney is trying to control Vega's posture but Vega avoids it.
Bonney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bonney has one of Vega's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonney is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney prevents Vega from improving position.
Bonney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonney is trying to buck Vega off.
Bonney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonney keeps working.
Bonney is trying to get back to half guard.
Vega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bonney is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonney!
Vega looking to ground and pound but Bonney is blocking nicely.
Bonney is squirming around, avoiding Vega's attempts to control the action.
Bonney is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonney is still trying to improve position.
Bonney tries to hold on but Vega postures up.
Vega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vega working for a guillotine from mount but Bonney is in no mood to give up.
Vega is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bonney to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bonney shrugs it off.
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 Steve Vega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonney is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Bonney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonney lands a nice hook to Vega's body. Vega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Bonney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick from Bonney lands but Vega takes it in his stride.
Bonney feints a jab promting Vega to slip. Bonney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
William Henry Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Bonney - just one landing.
Vega drops his hands momentarily and Bonney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonney with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega blocks a body shot from Bonney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonney.
Bonney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vega.
Bonney lands a body shot.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the cage.
Bonney avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Vega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bonney is defending well.
Bonney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bonney.
Vega lands an uppercut.
Bonney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonney scores with a hook to the body. Vega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vega tries to clinch but Bonney is having none of it.
Vega misses with a takedown
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vega looks to throw a body kick
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
Bonney tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Vega is looking for a takedown.
Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonney lands with a shot to the body.
Bonney lands with a nice combination. Vega backs away looking to recover.
Nice jab there from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries to land a body kick
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vega rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vega wants to slow Bonney down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonney throws out a counter right but Vega avoids it with no problem.
Vega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonney throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
A combination from Bonney does no damage.
Bonney throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Bonney sizes up Vega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonney sprawls well. Bonney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vega gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonney.
Bonney slips a jab from Vega.
Bonney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vega tries for a takedown but Bonney circles away easily
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Vega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Henry Bonney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonney throws a nice head kick!
Bonney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega looks to clinch
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Vega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bonney tries to get to full guard but Vega has control of the leg.
Bonney won't allow Vega to pass to mount.
Steve Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonney is pressing down on Vega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonney pulls Vega in close to prevent any damage.
Bonney wants to get back to his feet but Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonney is on top in guard.
Vega wants to improve his position but instead Bonney has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega has a hand on Bonney's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bonney takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vega is trying to escape the mount.
Vega tries to control Bonney's body but Bonney pushes him off. Vega squirms to his side and now Bonney has his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonney gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vega's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bonney gets his hands free as Vega looks to control.
Vega can't escape the position.
Vega is working hard here to advance position.
Bonney doesn't have the hooks in and Vega manages to turn into his guard.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Bonney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vega preventing the sweep.
Vega pushes down on Bonney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Bonney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonney moves into full guard.
Bonney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bonney is looking to stand up but Vega isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonney looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonney, not yet.
Vega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonney can't keep his opponent in guard - Vega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bonney is refusing to be controlled, as Vega sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Henry Bonney really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney throws a lazy head kick
and Vega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonney is trying to control but can't.
Vega is keen to just control but Bonney is a slippery customer.
Vega is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Bonney.
Vega trying to control but Bonney is working from the bottom.
Bonney has Vega pulled in close to control his posture.
Vega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney looking to control.
Vega trying to control but Bonney is working from the bottom.
Bonney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vega has a hand on Bonney's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bonney takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've been hearing good reports from Vega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bonney controlling from mount.
Vega is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega gets back to half guard.
Bonney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vega has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bonney escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bonney!
Vega regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney prevents Vega from improving his position.
Bonney slows the pace down in half guard.
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonney pulls his head out easily.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vega wants to get back to full guard but Bonney has passed into side control.
Vega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonney feints a jab promting Vega to slip. Bonney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bonney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vega's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonney tries to avoid it but Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonney to the ground. Bonney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonney connects with a single shot there.
Vega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonney counters with a head kick.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vega counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big left from Vega misses.
Bonney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonney wants it to stay on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
William Henry Bonney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonney lands a jab-cross combination.
Vega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega throws a leg kick
and Bonney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney misses with a head kick.
Bonney lands a head kick!
Vega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonney pinned against the cage. Bonney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Bonney lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bonney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vega shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonney sprawls well. He's pushed Vega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bonney.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Bonney lands a big head kick that sends Vega tumbling to the mat! Bonney takes a step backwards and waves Vega back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bonney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonney lands with a good body shot.
Vega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Henry Bonney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney! William Henry Bonney retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, William Henry Bonney took to the microphone: 'Vega, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER. Blaylock has chosen Alive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer swings for the body but Blaylock moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaylock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaylock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van De Wolf Keizer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blaylock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer walks into a left hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under a wild hook from Blaylock.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a low kick.
Blaylock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaylock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van De Wolf Keizer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van De Wolf Keizer.
Blaylock moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaylock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaylock.
Van De Wolf Keizer delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blaylock, right into the meat.
Mookie Blaylock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaylock throws a body shot but no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blaylock checks a low kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Blaylock takes a swing at Van De Wolf Keizer's ribcage but misses.
Blaylock missing with a left hand there. Van De Wolf Keizer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaylock. Blaylock obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Blaylock misses its intended target.
Van De Wolf Keizer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaylock lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a one two combo.
Blaylock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van De Wolf Keizer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Blaylock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a low kick but Blaylock avoids it.
Blaylock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer drives through with a takedown into Blaylock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up and lands a big shot to Blaylock's brow.
Van De Wolf Keizer won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaylock controls Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily but Van De Wolf Keizer frees himself.
Blaylock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is trying to keep Van De Wolf Keizer in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blaylock has his hands on Van De Wolf Keizer's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaylock scores with a jab. Van De Wolf Keizer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blaylock throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Blaylock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van De Wolf Keizer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blaylock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaylock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Blaylock misses.
That kick from Blaylock tenderised Van De Wolf Keizer's leg. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaylock throws a leg kick which misses Van De Wolf Keizer's front leg but catches the back leg as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body kick.
Blaylock is looking to chop away at Van De Wolf Keizer's legs.
A shot to the body from Blaylock misses
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaylock throws a leg kick
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaylock looking to control.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaylock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blaylock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Joost Van De Wolf Keizer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van De Wolf Keizer needs to keep his hands up - Blaylock had a free shot at his head there.
Blaylock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to clinch up but Blaylock keeps it at a distance.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a lazy right hand but Blaylock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaylock! But no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaylock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaylock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaylock. Van De Wolf Keizer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter with a takedown but Blaylock is quick to defend against it.
Blaylock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaylock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaylock misses with a body kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaylock throws a lazy head kick
letting Van De Wolf Keizer counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Van De Wolf Keizer coming out on top.
Blaylock throws out a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range and Blaylock only half commits.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing a counter right hand but Blaylock manages to avoid it.
Mookie Blaylock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the head kick by Blaylock.
Van De Wolf Keizer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaylock works the jab nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to land a body kick but Blaylock moved away.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blaylock did well to prevent Van De Wolf Keizer getting side control.
Blaylock is looking to improve his position.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaylock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Wolf Keizer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is doing well to control the position and prevent Van De Wolf Keizer from advancing to side control.
Blaylock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blaylock pulls Van De Wolf Keizer in close to his closed guard and prevents Van De Wolf Keizer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blaylock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van De Wolf Keizer is one step ahead there.
Van De Wolf Keizer is in close to Blaylock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaylock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Wolf Keizer preventing the sweep.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but missing.
Blaylock wants to sweep here but Van De Wolf Keizer controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van De Wolf Keizer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blaylock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van De Wolf Keizer has passed into side control.
Blaylock is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer cracks Blaylock with a big right hand but Blaylock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blaylock tries to bench press Van De Wolf Keizer off him but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps the position.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaylock defending against the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blaylock some visible discomfort.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike aimed at the side of Blaylock's head but Blaylock avoids it well.
Blaylock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaylock keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blaylock throws a leg kick which misses Van De Wolf Keizer's front leg but catches the back leg as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to avoid it.
Blaylock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Blaylock cracks Van De Wolf Keizer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaylock looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer is just out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer prevents Blaylock from improving his position.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but Blaylock is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaylock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to take a break and control but Blaylock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura here.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaylock wants to get back to full guard.
Blaylock is not content to let Van De Wolf Keizer control the position.
Blaylock trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van De Wolf Keizer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to stall here but Blaylock recovers full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but missing.
Blaylock is looking to sweep but instead, Van De Wolf Keizer has passed into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaylock defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blaylock is looking to improve his position but Van De Wolf Keizer isn't that keen on the idea.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Blaylock can't escape the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to finish with strikes here!
Blaylock taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to control but Blaylock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van De Wolf Keizer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaylock can do to turn this around?
Van De Wolf Keizer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blaylock?
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer landing punches.
Blaylock is rocked!
Van De Wolf Keizer is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Blaylock goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Van De Wolf Keizer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is the new heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Joost Van De Wolf Keizer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Zis win is dick tit cated to my awezome slam peace of a girlfriend! Will you merry me? Zis Juicer wants only hiz Juice on you for ze rezt of hiz life! Or in you when we make little Van Der Wolfkeizer's one day! Let's us make fuck like bunniez!'.
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