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RRFC Challengers 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AJ Diaz (ranked 6706 p4p, 486 weight class) and Matty Fernandez (ranked 7230 p4p, 511 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matty Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.
Fernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like AJ Diaz has been cut.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Matty Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez throws a one two combo.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandez manages to circle out of the way.
Fernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Fernandez looks winded!
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
As Fernandez looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Fernandez just gets out of the way.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez misses with a left hand
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fernandez to keep the fight standing.
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fernandez smiles and moves away.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Fernandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Fernandez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Fernandez and move into the clinch.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
AJ Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Fernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matty Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Diaz backs off Fernandez throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Diaz rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Diaz backs off Fernandez throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Fernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
AJ Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.
Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz clinches up with Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Matty Fernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
As Fernandez looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Fernandez just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matty Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matty Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Willis (ranked 4450 p4p, 507 weight class) and Ben Jacobs (ranked 5706 p4p, 570 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Jacobs pushes Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Willis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Willis controls the action.
Willis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacobs jumps guard but Willis stands there with Jacobs around his waist. Jacobs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jacobs.
Willis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Willis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Willis is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacobs.
Jacobs being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacobs trying to remain calm as Willis controls from the top position.
Willis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Willis, which made it look bad.
Willis moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Willis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Willis rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobs is trying to drag Willis to the mat but Willis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobs jumps guard but Willis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Willis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacobs is trying to keep Willis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Willis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willis moves into the clinch.
Willis prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Willis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jacobs is stalling here.
Willis tightens his grip and picks Jacobs up, before dumping him to the ground. Jacobs manages to land in guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Willis dives into side control.
Jacobs trying to control but Willis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to roll but Willis sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Jacobs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Willis is riding his opponent, not letting Jacobs buck him off.
Willis looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jacobs taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Willis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kempton (ranked 7873 p4p, 704 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 6687 p4p, 623 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Kempton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kempton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kempton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kempton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Kempton moves into the clinch.
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn clinches with his opponent.
Kempton blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Kempton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gunn's defenses.
Kempton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kempton can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action.
Gunn can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kempton obliges.
Gunn looks winded!
Nice elbow from Kempton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kempton is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kempton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kempton drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kempton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton lands a good knee to the midsection. Gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.
Kempton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kempton tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kempton landing knees to the body.
Kempton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kempton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kempton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kempton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kempton lands a damaging elbow.
Kempton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kempton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kempton effectively controlling the action here.
Gunn fails to pull guard.
Marcus Kempton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Kempton is pushing Gunn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kempton missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kempton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn is trying to pull guard but Kempton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kempton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kempton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kempton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kempton clinches.
Kempton lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Gunn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kempton prevents it.
Gunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kempton.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kempton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kempton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kempton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton scores a nice knee to the body.
Kempton lands a damaging elbow.
Kempton breaks the clinch.
Kempton thuds his shin into the meat of Gunn's side.
Kempton clinches with his opponent.
Gunn trying to stall but Kempton improves his position.
Kempton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunn if he has to take too many more of those.
Kempton has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch.
Good body shot from Kempton.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Kempton.
Kempton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunn.
Kempton dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Kempton lands a nice elbow.
Kempton manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kempton clinches with his opponent.
Kempton is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kempton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kempton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.
Kempton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kempton closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kempton.
Kempton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempton scores with a head kick. Gunn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kempton forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kempton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Kempton back into the cage.
Kempton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kempton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Kempton 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.
Kempton gets tackled into the cage by Gunn. Gunn maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kempton.
Kempton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kempton lands a knee to the body.
Kempton misses with a body punch.
Kempton lands an elbow inside that Gunn shrugs off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kempton'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.
Kempton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn pushes Kempton up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Kempton - that landed with a thud.
Kempton dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Kempton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Kempton lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Kempton to work.
Kempton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn clinches with his opponent.
Kempton breaks from the clinch.
Kempton scores with a kick to the body.
Kempton drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Kempton lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Kempton.
Marcus Kempton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Kempton avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kempton's brow.
Kempton lands a nice elbow.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kempton lands an elbow inside.
Kempton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kempton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kempton clinches up against the cage.
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!
Kempton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kempton lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempton keeps Gunn at a distance using the push kick.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kempton wants to clinch.
Tommy Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kempton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kempton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kempton blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Kempton manages to break the clinch.
Kempton is looking to clinch.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kempton.
Kempton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kempton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kempton avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus Kempton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kempton manages to break the clinch.
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kempton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kempton - the referee stops the clock and Gunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kempton. Gunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kempton drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kempton prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gunn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kempton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gunn's defenses.
Kempton lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Kempton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempton connects with a solid leg kick.
Kempton tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
Kempton scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kempton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gunn will feel that in the morning.
Kempton drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Kempton lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Kempton taking a breather.
Kempton tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn being controlled against the cage.
Kempton breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Kempton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gunn has Kempton up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kempton blocks an elbow strike.
Gunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kempton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kempton tries to throw a body punch but Gunn avoids it by throwing Kempton back against the cage.
Gunn wants a takedown.
Kempton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn letting Kempton take a breather here.
Kempton'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.
Kempton seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kempton breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunn rushes Kempton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn misses with a left hand
and Kempton counters with a left to the body.
Kempton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunn shoots and misses
and Kempton counters with a head kick that drops Gunn to the mat! Gunn scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gunn is rocked!
Marcus Kempton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Kempton connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kempton finish him?
Marcus Kempton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kempton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kempton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kempton lands a body punch.
Kempton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kempton.
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!
Kempton lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marcus Kempton is winning the standup battle so far.
Kempton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Kempton misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Kempton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kempton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kempton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kempton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kempton is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kempton lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kempton.
Kempton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kempton scores a nice knee to the body.
Kempton breaks the clinch.
Kempton drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Kempton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn drives through and clinches with Kempton against the cage.
The referee calls for Kempton to work.
Nice elbow from Kempton.
Kempton lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton breaks the clinch.
Gunn clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kempton.
Gunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kempton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kempton is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kempton manages to break the clinch.
Kempton instigates a clinch.
Kempton stalling.
Gunn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kempton after a bit of a struggle.
Kempton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn instigates a clinch.
Kempton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kempton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kempton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kempton has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kempton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kempton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kempton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn misses with a takedown
and Kempton counters with a nice body kick.
Kempton closes the distance and clinches.
Kempton lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Kempton gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kempton obliges.
Kempton breaks the clinch.
Kempton closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kempton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunn as Kempton tries to tie him up.
Gunn tries a body shot but Kempton blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Kempton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kempton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Kempton!
In defeat, Tommy Gunn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Wayne (ranked 4102 p4p, 451 weight class) and Max Svensoon (ranked 6782 p4p, 581 weight class). Max Svensoon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Svensoon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensoon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Wayne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Svensoon.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensoon in his tracks.
It looks like Max Svensoon has been cut.
Svensoon closes the distance and clinches up with Wayne, looking for a takedown. Svensoon pushes Wayne against the cage but Wayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wayne has Svensoon up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensoon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensoon.
Svensoon jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Svensoon around his waist. Svensoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Svensoon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Svensoon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeremy Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Svensoon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensoon pulls guard.
Svensoon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wayne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wayne stands up and beckons Svensoon to join him on the feet.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wayne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne looking to throw knees to the head but Svensoon is blocking nicely.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Svensoon.
Svensoon looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Svensoon.
Wayne scores with a one two! Svensoon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Svensoon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wayne - the referee stops the clock and Svensoon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wayne. Svensoon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Svensoon looks winded!
Wayne lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Max Svensoon's cut even more.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wayne! Svensoon is out on his feet! Wayne rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Svensoon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Svensoon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Wayne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 4133 p4p, 365 weight class) and Erik Hook (ranked 6111 p4p, 459 weight class). Clark Kent could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erik Hook's 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Hook!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Hook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kent scores with a jab to the body.
Hook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kent lands a right hook to the body.
Kent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kent with a body shot.
Hook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hook throws out a counter right but Kent avoids it with no problem.
Kent swings for the body but Hook moves out of range.
Kent lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Hook.
Kent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent throws a right and a left that Hook avoids nicely.
Hook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hook! But no joy.
Kent takes a swing at Hook's ribcage but misses.
Hook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kent's hands.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hook.
Hook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Kent is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hook throws a right and a left that Kent avoids nicely.
It looked like Kent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hook takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Kent.
Hook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hook there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hook counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kent thinking.
A shot to the body from Kent misses
and Kent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Hook.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kent.
Hook lands a nice shot that snaps Kent's head back.
Kent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kent misses.
Kent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hook dives in for a single leg takedown but Kent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hook moves out of range of the strikes.
Hook lands with a cross.
Kent misses with a hook to the body
and Hook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kent misses with a straight right.
Hook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kent had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kent throws a sloppy body shot
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Kent walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kent.
Hook takes one 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 Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Kent does it's job there.
Kent misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kent does it's job there.
Hook moves out of range of the strikes.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kent with a body shot.
Hook throws a lazy uppercut
and Kent counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hook's corner calls for a 1-2. Hook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Hook moves away and avoids it.
Kent scores with a head kick.
Clark Kent is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Hook on that attempt.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hook.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Hook moves away and avoids it.
Hook lands a slapping body shot.
Hook connects with a looping right hand.
Kent looks to land a right hand but Hook moved out of range.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent throws a leg kick
and Hook counters with a nice body shot.
Kent tries to land a body kick
and Hook counters with a straight right hand.
Hook cracks Kent with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hook throws a hook to the side of Kent's head but Kent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hook clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Hook on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hook.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kent.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hook tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kent's efforts to push away.
Kent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Hook has him pressed against the cage.
Hook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hook lands a left hand.
Hook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hook stalling.
Hook is working Kent over against the cage.
Kent wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hook scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Hook.
Hook gets through Kent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hook lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kent is trying to push Hook away but Hook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kent can't break the clinch.
Hook is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kent is defending well.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hook.
Hook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Hook has the dominant position.
Kent has a couple of punches blocked by Hook.
Hook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kent up against the cage.
Hook is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hook or perhaps it was just good defense by Kent, which made it look bad.
Kent misses the shot to the body.
Kent thows a leg kick but Hook checks it
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hook misses with a straight left.
A cross from Hook lands.
Hook has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hook misses the target.
Kent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
Hook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hook avoids the head kick by Kent.
Kent swings widly with a right hand
and Hook counters with a straight right hand.
Kent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hook.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hook.
Hook tries for a takedown but Kent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hook on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hook forces Kent back against the cage and clinches.
Hook digs a right hand underneath Kent's ribcage. Kent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Hook has the dominant position.
Hook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hook stalling in the clinch.
Hook wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Hook.
Hook keeps control of Kent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kent can't break the clinch.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Hook has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kent uses from the top position.
Hook thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kent's guard.
Kent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hook manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hook doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hook will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hook holds on and takes a little breather.
Kent stopping the sweep attempt from Hook.
Kent gets to his feet - Hook follows without any prompting.
Hook scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hook.
Hook misses with a hook
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook avoids the body shot from Kent.
Hook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kent throws a quick counter head kick but Hook was just out of range.
Kent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kent misses with a left hand
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
Hook loads up on a big right hand but Kent slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Hook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Hook!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Glover (ranked 4424 p4p, 506 weight class) and Ryan Gibs (ranked 6385 p4p, 605 weight class). Ryan Gibs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Gibs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibs wants to clinch.
Gibs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Glover throwing shots but Gibs is blocking nicely.
Glover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Glover seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover is looking to take a break and control but Gibs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gibs defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover seems to be looking for submissions.
Glover is working for a submission of some sort.
Glover works his way into full mount!
Glover controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gibs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Glover is working for a guillotine from mount but Gibs frees his head quite easily.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Gibs wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover stands up from mount. Strange move.
Glover drives through and clinches with Gibs against the cage.
Gibs tries to pull guard but Glover holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibs drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover lands a takedown into guard.
Glover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Glover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gibs's guard.
Glover is looking for a kimura but Gibs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glover to get the leverage.
Glover maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gibs could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Glover has cracked it and Gibs is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Glover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Glover!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 1978 p4p, 219 weight class) and Zach Collins (ranked 3160 p4p, 305 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Collins trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Collins working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Collins.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Johnson!
A relieved looking Adam Johnson 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 Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 2188 p4p, 247 weight class) and Axel Stefano (ranked 2406 p4p, 270 weight class). Axel Stefano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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156 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Stefano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jempsa slips a straight right by Stefano.
Jempsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stefano sprawls well initially but Jempsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stefano pushes Jempsa off looking to stand but Jempsa dives back in and keeps control.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.
Jempsa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa cracks Stefano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount and Stefano is in trouble!
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stefano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jempsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jempsa breaks from Stefano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jempsa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stefano is rocked!
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stefano is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Stefano seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefano wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jempsa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa working the ground and pound effectively.
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jempsa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stefano?
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stefano is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the head.
Jempsa looking to finish Stefano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stefano!
Jempsa lands a big shot to the head and Stefano winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
An out of breath Konichiwa Jempsa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Santos (ranked 3280 p4p, 427 weight class) and Willem Korsemann (ranked 2928 p4p, 386 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader. Willem Korsemann told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem Korsemann!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korsemann throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
letting Korsemann counter with a right hand.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Johnny Santos has been cut.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korsemann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Santos throws a head kick but Korsemann moves out of range.
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Korsemann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Korsemann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Santos is rocked!
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Korsemann counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willem Korsemann!
Willem Korsemann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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