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UPF 47: Wayne Vs. Hooper PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Agatupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agatupu comes to the cage accompanied by "How Bizarre" by OMC. Ian Agatupu had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ian Agatupu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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178 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Agatupu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Agatupu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wilkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins lands a couple of digs.
Agatupu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilkins on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins forces his way into half guard.
Wilkins moves into full mount! Agatupu won't be happy about that!
Wilkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Agatupu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Agatupu is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wilkins! Agatupu is hurt baaadly! Wilkins is firing away with more strikes - Agatupu is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Wilkins!
Ian Agatupu was interviewed post fight and said 'You think that was bizarre, just wait until my next fight!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Kaczmarek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tane Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Kaczmarek!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia lands with an overhand left.
Huia misses with an uppercut.
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Huia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaczmarek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaczmarek thuds a left hand into Huia's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaczmarek.
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Huia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaczmarek.
Good standup being displayed there by Huia as he connects with a hook.
Tane Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaczmarek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaczmarek thumps Huia with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaczmarek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huia takes the fight into the clinch.
Huia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaczmarek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kaczmarek.
Huia throws a right hand that Kaczmarek ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaczmarek also avoids with ease.
Huia walks into a straight right hand from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huia. That did some damage!
Huia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaczmarek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
Huia wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huia walks into a jab.
Huia misses with a hook
and Kaczmarek counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tane Huia has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaczmarek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaczmarek digs a good body shot into Huia's ribs.
Kaczmarek misses with a hook to the body
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Huia throws a hook but Kaczmarek avoids it easily.
Kaczmarek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huia rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaczmarek lands a nice shot to the body.
Huia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huia throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaczmarek counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek digs a good hook to Huia's body.
Jab, jab by Kaczmarek - just one landing.
Kaczmarek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huia throws out the jab.
Kaczmarek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaczmarek scrambles back to his feet.
Kaczmarek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huia.
Kaczmarek sizes up Huia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Huia is rocked!
Huia misses with a hook to the body
and Kaczmarek counters with a crisp right that sends Huia to the canvas! Kaczmarek follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Kaczmarek!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William McDougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everaldo Junior!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougal fails with the takedown.
McDougal lands a jab to Junior's midsection.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
McDougal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDougal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junior manages to break the clinch.
McDougal throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior clobbers McDougal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Junior misses with a combination
and McDougal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior is not content to let McDougal control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a sweep. McDougal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDougal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDougal's back!
McDougal trying to control the hands but Junior won't let him.
McDougal is trying to stand back up.
McDougal rolls, trying to escape but Junior keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Junior has his opponent's back but McDougal is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Junior.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDougal tries a head kick but it misses.
McDougal blocks a head kick by Junior.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Everaldo Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
McDougal has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Junior is trying to force a seperation but McDougal has the dominant position.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDougal.
McDougal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William McDougal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Everaldo Junior has been cut.
McDougal gets the takedown into side control.
McDougal is trying to get an arm triangle but Junior is defending well.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Junior is controlling McDougal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDougal wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
McDougal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Junior to regain full guard.
McDougal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDougal trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from McDougal'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.
McDougal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
McDougal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDougal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDougal trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDougal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everaldo Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDougal has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDougal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
McDougal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDougal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Junior tries to break the clinch but McDougal is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDougal counters with a crisp one two that drops Junior! McDougal thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Junior to his feet! Junior is in big trouble!
Junior is rocked!
Junior tries to clinch
and McDougal counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Junior to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McDougal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William McDougal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monty Jacoby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Stone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monty Jacoby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacoby.
Jacoby drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jacoby has control of an arm but Stone manages to advance to Jacoby's back!
Stone working for the choke.
Jacoby trying to control the hands but Stone breaks the grip.
Jacoby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is looking for the choke from the back position but Jacoby is controlling his hands well.
Jacoby fending off the submission attempt from Stone.
Jacoby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacoby looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stone is persistently looking for the submission but Jacoby is defending it well.
Stone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stone controlling well, preventing Jacoby from escaping the position.
Stone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone tries to keep control of the position but Jacoby is staying busy.
I really don't envy Jacoby right now.
Stone is persistently looking for the submission but Jacoby is defending it well.
I really don't envy Jacoby right now.
Jacoby trying to control the hands but Stone won't let him.
Stone is looking for a choke. Jacoby gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jacoby manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacoby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacoby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacoby trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacoby controlling from the top position.
Jacoby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
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.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacoby tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Jacoby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stone has Jacoby pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacoby content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Stone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jacoby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacoby misses with a wild combination.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacoby with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Jacoby down.
Jacoby lands a two punch combo.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Jacoby's knee but Jacoby avoids it well.
Jacoby throws a big shot that misses.
Jacoby closes the distance but Stone moves to the side
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone moves out of range as Jacoby strikes.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacoby.
Jacoby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacoby scrambles back to his feet.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacoby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Jacoby's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stone slips under a jab.
Jacoby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stone misses with a hook. Jacoby ducked under it nicely.
Stone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Jacoby.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Monty Jacoby has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Stone throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jacoby's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Stone lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jack Stone!
A relieved looking Jack Stone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal The Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Prodigy comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Tell Me Nothing- Kanye West. Blahyi has chosen All Hail Liberia Hail !!!! as his entrance music. Jamal The Prodigy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joshua Blahyi's chin.
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163 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal The Prodigy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Blahyi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Prodigy throws out a leg kick but Blahyi moves out of range and The Prodigy only half commits.
Blahyi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Prodigy's half guard.
Blahyi is working for a submission of some sort.
Blahyi moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Blahyi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blahyi prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Prodigy tries to bench press Blahyi off him but Blahyi keeps the position.
The Prodigy is working hard here to advance position.
Blahyi has an Americana. The Prodigy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Blahyi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Blahyi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joshua Blahyi!
A victorious Joshua Blahyi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jamal The Prodigy was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Thank you all for watching and enjoying this fight. I will come out next time a destroyer and get a win for my fans! I will be BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen micheal jackson beat it as his entrance music. 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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153 lbs
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153 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the head kick by James.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
James is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James controlling Jones's posture.
James trying to control the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
James keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones controlling the pace.
James tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for James!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
James tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
James is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
James is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones 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.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones tries to control but James wriggling away.
James is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jones 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.
Jones tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James misses the shot to the body.
Peter James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks a jab.
James throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
James instigates a clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James trying to control the position.
Jones prevents James from getting back to his feet.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James is controlling Jones's posture.
Craig Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James controlling the position.
Jones trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from James.
James throws a one two combo.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James misses with a lunging right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from James.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Jones sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Jones throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
James wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
James digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
James tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
James digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Jones moves into the clinch.
James lands a right hand.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
Jones is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
Nice defenses there by James.
Jones has been working on his balance at Death Valley Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by James.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
Jones tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters by clinching up.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones lands a body shot.
James blocking some punches.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Jones tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from James.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Jones avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Jones tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a body punch.
James blocking some punches.
Peter James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Jones jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Jones!
Craig Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Peter James stepped up to the mic, saying 'When you fall...you have to get back up'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Aronsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Ellis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Aronsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aronsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aronsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ellis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ellis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ellis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ellis is nestled in close to Aronsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ellis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aronsson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aronsson is looking to escape.
Ellis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aronsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aronsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellis is working away from the top position though.
Ellis 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.
Ellis trying to control from half guard but Aronsson is working away.
Aronsson has his hands clasped together around Ellis's back. He's all about the action.
Ellis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aronsson working to try and regain half guard.
Ellis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis cracks Aronsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aronsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ellis is landing with some decent strikes but Aronsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ellis lands a couple of good shots and Aronsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ellis wants to control but Aronsson is keeping busy.
Aronsson is trying to remain composed but Ellis is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The referee is taking a good look at Aronsson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ellis!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aronsson rolls, trying to escape but Ellis keeps control of the position.
Aronsson showing good submission defense here.
Aronsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Ellis gets his hands free.
Ellis is looking to control Aronsson but Aronsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is punishing Aronsson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ellis is working the ground and pound. Can Aronsson escape?
Aronsson avoids the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis lands punches and elbows.
Ellis is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aronsson up.
Aronsson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Aronsson tries to break free.
Aronsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Will Ellis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aronsson tries to escape but Ellis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aronsson covering up well under a series of strikes from Ellis.
Ellis somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis looking to break Aronsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aronsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ellis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Aronsson trying to control the hands but Ellis won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aronsson is really stuck here.
Ellis throwing sloppy strikes.
I really don't envy Aronsson right now.
Ellis scores with punches to the body.
A lull in the action here.
Ellis throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Aronsson!
Ellis has Aronsson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ellis lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Ellis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ellis looks for a takedown but Aronsson sprawls well.
Aronsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Aronsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Aronsson circles away easily
and Aronsson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Andrew Ellis has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aronsson thuds a left hand into Ellis's body.
Oooooh!!! Aronsson has knocked Ellis down with a huge combo! Aronsson steps away and waves a wobbly Ellis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ellis is rocked!
Ellis with a poor takedown
and Aronsson shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Ellis is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Ellis but Aronsson is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jacob Aronsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Opananu Milan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Smesman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opananu Milan had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. On his way into the cage it seems that Opananu Milan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Opananu Milan 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opananu Milan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Smesman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smesman scores with a jab to the body.
Opananu Milan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smesman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Milan lands a two punch combo.
Milan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smesman on the side of the head.
Smesman lands a head shot.
Milan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milan throws out a powerful jab.
Milan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Smesman checks a leg kick nicely.
Smesman looks to land a left hand but Milan moved out of range nicely.
Milan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Milan duly obliges.
Smesman is rocked!
Milan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smesman finds it's way round the side to connect with Milan's head.
Smesman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Milan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smesman.
Milan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smesman connects with a body shot that sends Milan's belly button to the back.
Milan looks to land a left hand but Smesman moved out of range nicely.
Milan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Milan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smesman.
Milan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smesman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Milan misses with a wild body shot.
Smesman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smesman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Milan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smesman.
Smesman closes the distance and clinches.
Smesman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smesman scores with a shot to the side of Milan's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smesman's brow.
Smesman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Milan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smesman.
Smesman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Milan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smesman lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smesman gets through Milan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smesman pushes Milan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smesman's brow.
A shot in the inside from Smesman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smesman.
Milan cracks Smesman with a nice body shot.
Milan misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smesman.
Milan misses with some punches.
A short left from Milan.
Smesman blocking some punches.
Milan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Milan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Milan gets through Smesman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milan swings wildly with an uppercut but Smesman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milan lands a nice uppercut.
Smesman tries to work over Milan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smesman is struggling to control the position.
Milan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smesman.
Milan has a couple of punches blocked by Smesman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan swings wildly with an uppercut but Smesman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milan blocks the elbow strike.
Smesman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smesman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Milan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smesman's defenses.
It looks like Jimmy Smesman has been cut.
Smesman lands with a right to the head.
Smesman lands an elbow inside.
Milan lands a nice uppercut.
Smesman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smesman blocks an elbow strike from Milan.
Smesman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Milan is leaning against Smesman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Milan throws a head punch that misses.
Milan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smesman throws a punch but it's blocked by Milan.
A head punch on the inside from Milan fails to land.
Milan throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milan lands a damaging elbow.
Milan lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smesman can't find room to land a body shot as Milan controls the action.
Milan lands an elbow just above Smesman 's eye.
Smesman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milan backwards.
Smesman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smesman looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Milan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Smesman fails to land.
Smesman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milan tries a knee to the head but Smesman blocks it.
Smesman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smesman lands a right hand.
Smesman can't find room to land a body shot as Milan controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smesman throws a head punch that misses.
Milan pushes off an throws an elbow but Smesman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Milan blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smesman's defenses.
Milan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smesmans head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smesman.
Milan working aggressively here.
Milan gets through Smesman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Opananu Milan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Smesman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smesman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milan.
Smesman blocks a jab.
Milan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smesman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smesman lands with a slapping head kick.
Milan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milan misses with a head kick.
Milan looks to throw a body kick
enabling Smesman to counter with a crisp jab.
Smesman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smesman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smesman tries to clinch but Milan is having none of it.
Milan tries to move into range but Smesman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Smesman.
Smesman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Milan's sensitive parts.
Smesman avoids the head kick by Milan.
Milan misses with the combination.
Milan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smesman checks a low kick from Milan.
Smesman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Smesman.
Opananu Milan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smesman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milan.
Smesman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milan.
An inside leg kick from Milan misses.
Milan wants to land a leg kick but Smesman is out of range.
Milan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smesman darts in and clinches Milan up against the cage.
Smesman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smesman.
Smesman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milan.
A head punch on the inside from Milan fails to land.
Milan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milan tries a knee to the head but Smesman blocks it.
A short right from Smesman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milan.
Milan misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milan working aggressively here.
Jimmy Smesman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smesman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smesman lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Smesman.
Smesman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smesman.
Smesman throws a punch but it's blocked by Milan.
Milan misses with the head strike.
Smesman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smesman lands a shoulder strike.
Smesman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Milan is rocked!
It looks like Opananu Milan has been cut.
Smesman stalling against the cage.
Smesman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smesman breaks from the clinch.
Milan is looking to chop away at Smesman's legs.
Smesman checks a leg kick nicely.
Smesman cracks Milan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Milan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Milan misses.
Milan fails to land with a series of punches.
Smesman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Milan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smesman misses the shot to the body.
Milan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milan misses with the combination.
And Smesman responds with a good body kick, but Milan manages to step out the way in time.
Smesman feints and then cracks Milan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Milan down.
Milan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Milan misses with a body kick.
Smesman's corner calls for a 1-2. Smesman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Milan misses
and Smesman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Milan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smesman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Milan's hands.
Smesman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smesman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smesman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smesman connects with a leg kick. Milan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smesman.
Smesman cracks Milan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milan throws a low kick but Smesman avoids it.
Milan throws a low kick but Smesman moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Milan.
Milan throws a head kick that Smesman semi-blocks.
Milan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Smesman.
Smesman looks to land a combination but Milan avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Milan
and Smesman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smesman. That's going to slow Milan down.
Milan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Smesman tenderised Milan's leg. Milan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smesman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Milan's head.
Smesman cracks Milan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Milan falls backwards against the cage. Smesman follows up with more strikes that drop Milan to his knees. Smesman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Milan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smesman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Islam Makhachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caliman Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makhachev comes to the cage accompanied by HEY MAMA - David Guetta ft Nicki Minaj & Afrojack. Islam Makhachev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Islam Makhachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caliman Matos!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos moves out of range of the strikes.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Makhachev misses with an uppercut. Matos saw that one coming.
Makhachev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makhachev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Makhachev wants to stand up but Matos is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhachev is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhachev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makhachev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Matos walks into a stiff left hand from Makhachev.
Matos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Makhachev wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Makhachev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos is working for a kimura but Makhachev is defending it quite comfortably.
Makhachev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Islam Makhachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Matos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makhachev avoids it really well and circles away.
Makhachev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makhachev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Islam Makhachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caliman Matos.
Matos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makhachev is fending him off so far but Matos persists. Nope, Makhachev circles away and we're back to standing.
Matos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makhachev lands a jab to the head.
Matos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makhachev defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Makhachev misses the target.
Makhachev throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Matos tumbling to the canvas!
Matos is rocked!
Makhachev wants to stand but Matos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matos is still in real trouble! Can Makhachev finish him?
Matos wants to sweep here but Makhachev controlling him for the moment.
Matos seems to have recovered his senses.
Matos looking for a guillotine here but Makhachev defends easily.
Makhachev is looking to stand up but Matos won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matos working a defensive guard here.
Matos has an active guard here but Makhachev has managed to pass into half guard.
Makhachev seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Matos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhachev is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhachev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makhachev throws out the jab.
Matos is looking for the big counter here.
Matos shoots in looking for a takedown. Makhachev tries to sprawl out of it but Matos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makhachev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matos.
Matos drives through with a takedown into Makhachev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Makhachev to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos grinds an elbow into Makhachev's temple.
Matos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Makhachev is trying to buck Matos off.
Makhachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matos can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makhachev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matos but great work by Makhachev.
Makhachev stands up and beckons Matos to his feet.
Makhachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matos.
Matos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Makhachev's legs.
Matos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makhachev, who protects the arm well.
Makhachev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Caliman Matos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhachev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Makhachev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matos advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos unloading with bombs!
Matos working Makhachev over with strikes here.
Makhachev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Matos looking to secure an arm triangle but Makhachev defends it well.
Makhachev is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Matos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makhachev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makhachev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matos working for a submission but Makhachev is keeping him at bay.
Matos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Makhachev has worked his arm free - good work by Makhachev!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhachev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matos scoring with punches and elbows.
Makhachev wants to get back to his feet.
Matos has knee on belly momentarily but Makhachev bucks him off and regains half guard.
Makhachev kicks off Matos and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caliman Matos 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!
Matos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Islam Makhachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhachev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makhachev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makhachev lands a big shot that drops Matos! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matos is working an open guard so Makhachev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Makhachev lands an uppercut, right on the button! Matos tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Islam Makhachev!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Islam Makhachev waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
180 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Hooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne tries to counter with a takedown but Hooper is quick to defend against it.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wayne at a distance.
Hooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne connects with a crisp jab.
Hooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooper counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
Jab by Hooper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hooper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper has managed to clinch.
Wayne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper keeps control of Wayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Bruce Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Wayne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hooper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wayne jumps guard but Hooper stands there with Wayne around his waist. Wayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Hooper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper cracks Wayne with a nice body shot.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Wayne.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wayne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooper to keep the fight standing.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayne prevents it.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Wayne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hooper at a distance.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne is looking to wear down Hooper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Wayne.
Wayne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne misses with a hook to the body
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Wayne. That snapped Hooper's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Wayne avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.
Wayne lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Hooper lands with a nice body kick.
Wayne thuds his right hand into Hooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hooper scores with a takedown into Wayne's guard.
Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hooper works over Wayne with some ground and pound from guard.
Wayne is trying to hold Hooper in close to prevent damage but Hooper has managed to pass into half guard.
Wayne won't allow Hooper to pass to mount.
Wayne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hooper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hooper's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Hooper right now.
Hooper trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Wayne keeps control of the position as Hooper tries to break free.
Hooper is keeping busy.
Hooper is really stuck here.
Wayne has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne keeps control of the position as Hooper tries to break free.
Hooper is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wayne off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne missing with strikes.
Hooper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Wayne.
Wayne wants to control but instead Hooper manages to regain half guard.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
Wayne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hooper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wayne is looking to advance position but Hooper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is in a horrible position here. Hooper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hooper controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hooper dominating with strikes here.
Wayne in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper controlling his opponent.
Wayne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Troy Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wayne is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wayne throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper scores with a leg kick.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne slips a jab from Hooper.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Hooper.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Hooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hooper. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Hooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooper slips a jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Hooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne slips under a jab from Hooper.
Wayne lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
Wayne swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Bruce Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne backing away here, and Hooper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Hooper's body. Hooper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooper stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne throws a shot to the body.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.
Wayne feinted with a counter takedown.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Hooper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruce Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne throws a combination that misses
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooper slips a jab from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hooper throws a leg kick
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hooper takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hooper counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Wayne as Hooper shoots in.
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
Wayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Wayne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Hooper scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Hooper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne slips a straight right by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a leg kick.
Wayne appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Hooper didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Hooper throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne had his way with Troy Hooper in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Hooper didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Hooper.
Wayne misses the body punch
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Hooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Wayne misses with a body punch
and Hooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Hooper's head back.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Hooper's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne gets tackled into the cage by Hooper. Hooper maintains the clinch.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wayne is rocked!
A hook to the body from Hooper.
Oh Wayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Hooper won't allow it.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hooper on the inside.
Hooper pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wayne's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wayne drops to his knees and Hooper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Troy Hooper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Bruce Wayne stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im not him....he's me.
We are...arent we?
Can it be?
Cant it be?
Why u confused...?
It was ME got knocked out !'.
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