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Just Fights 7 - Jose v Etienne PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toot Toto (ranked 4818 p4p, 25338 weight class) and Owen Wall (ranked 484 p4p, 572 weight class). Toot Toto 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toot Toto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Wall!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wall counters with a three punch combo that has Toto backing up. Toto nods at Wall to acknowledge the strikes.
Wall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toto, pushing him back against the cage.
Wall has had enough of the clinch but Toto keeps him there for the moment.
Toto has hold of one of Wall's legs. Wall is fighting the takedown attempt but Toto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toto is controlling him.
Toto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wall wants to get back to his feet but Toto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toot Toto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toto throws a poor cross that misses
and Wall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wall misses with a two punch combination.
Toto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Toto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Toto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wall, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wall is trying to buck Toto off.
Wall is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Toto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wall has eaten all the pies!
Toto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wall is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall wants to get back to his feet but Toto is dominant here and he's now got Wall's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to get back to his feet.
Wall looks winded!
Toto tightening his grip on Wall, looking for the choke.
Toto lands punches and elbows.
Toto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wall doesn't escape.
Toto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wall is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toto lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Toto.
Toto has good solid back control here.
Toto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Toto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toot Toto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toto.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Toto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toto tries a head kick but it misses.
Wall connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toto is defended easily by Wall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toto prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
Toto is trying to pull guard but Wall has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toot Toto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toto has Wall up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wall lands a leg kick that knocks Toto off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Wall misses.
Toto forces Wall back against the cage and clinches.
Toto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owen Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toto has his takedown stuffed
and Wall counters with a two punch combo.
Toto has closed the distance and engaged Wall in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall is trying to break the clinch but Toto has him pressed against the cage.
Toto tries for a takedown but Wall manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toto jumps guard but Wall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wall wants to stand but Toto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wall throwing strikes but missing.
Wall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toto, up you get!
Wall feints and then cracks Toto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toto down.
Toto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toto has a takedown stuffed.
Wall stuffs the takedown attempt from Toto. Toto gets slowly back to his feet.
Wall has Toto up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall can't break the clinch.
Wall wants to get back to striking at distance but Toto won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Wall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wall tests Toto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Toot Toto has been cut.
That kick from Wall tenderised Toto's leg. Toto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wall clinches.
Wall is trying to break free.
Toto prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall thumps Toto with a low kick.
Owen Wall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wall throws a chopping leg kick but Toto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toto wants to clinch
and Wall counters with a head kick. That will keep Toto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Toto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wall manages to avoid it.
Wall is looking for the big counter here.
Wall thumps Toto with a low kick.
Toto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
Toto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toot Toto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toto shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
Toto checks a leg kick nicely.
Wall wants to land a leg kick but Toto is out of range.
Toto shoots in and drives through. Wall sprawls well.
Toto misses with a takedown attempt
and Wall counters with a three punch combo that has Toto backing up. Toto nods at Wall to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toot Toto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toto throws a combination that misses
and Wall counters with a nice leg kick.
Toto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wall misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Toto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Wall, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall throws a wild body kick that Toto sees coming a mile off.
Toto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wall!
Wall pushes Toto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wall's face as Toto controls the position.
Wall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Toto is controlling him well.
Wall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wall is pushing Toto's head away, looking to escape. Toto manages to hold on to the position though.
Wall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Toto controls the position.
Wall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Toto is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Wall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wall 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Wall!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reed Johnson (ranked 4613 p4p, 3352 weight class) and Chan Sung Jung (ranked 343 p4p, 279 weight class). Jung has chosen Zombie as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 Los Angeles, Reed Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Jung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Jung moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Reed Johnson has been cut.
Johnson rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Jung won't allow it.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jung manages to pull guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Jung pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chan Sung Jung!
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Sung Jung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebenezer Wescott (ranked 4706 p4p, 3981 weight class) and Kendrick Macias (ranked 477 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ebenezer Wescott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendrick Macias!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wescott instigates a clinch.
Wescott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wescott gets through Macias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wescott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wescott takes the fight into the clinch.
Wescott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macias prevents a body shot from Wescott.
Wescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wescott stalls.
Wescott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wescott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wescott is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias has Wescott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wescott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wescott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macias avoids it.
Wescott can't find room to land a body shot as Macias controls the action.
Wescott crunches a lovely knee into Macias's ribcage.
Wescott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wescott scores with a nice head shot.
Wescott clinches up against the cage.
Wescott tries to throw a body punch but Macias avoids it by throwing Wescott back against the cage.
Wescott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wescott clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wescott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wescott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ebenezer Wescott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick Macias.
Wescott misses with some punches.
Wescott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Wescott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macias wants to counter with a clinch but Wescott pushes him away.
Wescott clinches with his opponent.
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!
Wescott lands a nice uppercut.
Macias wants to take the fight to the mat but Wescott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wescott tries to land knees in the clinch but Macias avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wescott.
Still in the clinch, Wescott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macias gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Macias wants to work for an arm triangle but Wescott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wescott wants to control but Macias is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macias is looking for a kimura but Wescott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macias to get the leverage.
Wescott has his hands clasped together around Macias's back. He's all about the action.
Macias is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macias trying to pass the guard but Wescott defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macias has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wescott defend it? Macias steps over the head and cranks it - Wescott is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Macias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kendrick Macias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubba Sub (ranked 3757 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Sigandi Legend (ranked 402 p4p, 456 weight class). Sub kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Live It Up!. The key to victory for Dubba Sub has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dubba Sub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sub shoots and misses
and Legend counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sub!
Legend moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sub taking punishment in the form of punches.
 Sub is rocked!
Legend cracks Sub with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Legend immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sub is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigandi Legend!
Dubba Sub spoke after the fight, saying 'I will practice my BJJ and I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ferry Bos (ranked 3435 p4p, 5282 weight class) and Liam Hayes (ranked 392 p4p, 509 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ferry Bos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Bos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bos fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Bos moved out of range nicely.
Hayes misses the jab.
Hayes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayes looks to land a right hand but Bos moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hayes. Those never looked like landing.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Bos is out of range.
Bos is looking to clinch.
Bos wants to clinch.
Bos has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a hook but Bos blocks it.
Bos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferry Bos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Hayes lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Bos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though.
Bos has a takedown stuffed.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes thuds his right hand into Bos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayes throws the left hand but Bos avoids the punch easily.
Bos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Bos persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.
Bos avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Bos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bos tries to clinch but Hayes moves away
and Hayes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bos doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayes circles away.
Hayes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Hayes does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bos wants to clinch.
Bos shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayes misses the jab.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes lands with an overhand left.
Bos slips under a jab.
Bos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hayes throws a right hand that Bos ducks under and follows up with a left that Bos also avoids with ease.
Hayes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bos darts in looking for a takedown but Hayes gets double underhooks and turns Bos into the cage.
Hayes tries to work over Bos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bos.
Hayes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bos motions for Hayes to come forward. Bos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bos slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bos avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a two punch combination.
As Hayes tries to get set, Bos tries to push him back and clinch up but Hayes manages to avoid the attempt.
Hayes lands with an uppercut that bounces Bos off the cage and back into range.
Ferry Bos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hayes does no damage.
Hayes misses with a hook.
Bos moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off.
Liam Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bos shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a right and a left that Bos avoids nicely.
Bos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Bos moves away from the strike by Hayes.
Hayes throws a hook but Bos blocks it.
Bos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayes finds it's way round the side to connect with Bos's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a lazy right hand but Bos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes misses with the combination.
Bos slips a straight right by Hayes.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Bos slips the punch.
Hayes lands a jab.
Bos dives in and grabs Hayes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes down on Bos's head and hops out.
Liam Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bos backs up against the cage.
Bos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferry Bos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes gets tackled into the cage by Bos. Bos maintains the clinch.
Hayes letting Bos take a breather here.
Bos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hayes prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Bos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
Hayes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side.
Bos avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bos misses the target.
Hayes scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bos misses with a two punch combination.
Bos defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
Bos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Bos avoids it well.
Liam Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bos rushes Hayes and presses him up against the cage.
Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bos prevents a body shot from Hayes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hayes.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bos won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
Bos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bos tries to clinch there but Hayes circles away.
Hayes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Hayes misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Bos moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hayes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hayes misses with a hook to the body
and Bos counters with a three punch combo that has Hayes backing up. Hayes nods at Bos to acknowledge the strikes.
Bos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hayes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bos keeps control of Hayes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hayes scores with a decent looking hook.
Bos shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Hayes finds it's target.
Bos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Bos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayes but Hayes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferry Bos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Bos is controlling him.
Bos prevents Hayes from breaking the clinch.
Bos manages to break the clinch.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Bos avoids it well.
Bos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bos wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Hayes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
Bos slips under a jab.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bos circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hayes scores with a hook.
Bos slips a jab from Hayes.
A little feinted left hand from Bos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Hayes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Bos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bos slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bos is defended easily by Hayes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
And Bos counters with a quick kick to the body but Hayes blocks it.
Bos misses with the combination.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bos circles away quickly and effectively.
Bos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Bos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Bos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes throws a right hand that Bos ducks under and follows up with a left that Bos also avoids with ease.
Bos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl out of it but Bos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liam Hayes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a lazy uppercut
and Bos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bos dives in for a single leg takedown but Hayes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hayes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hayes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hayes working aggressively here.
Bos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bos wants to clinch.
Hayes is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bos shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayes stalks Bos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bos's face. Bos staggers backwards, shaken.
Bos shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayes to score with a decent uppercut.
Bos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bos goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward.
Bos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferry Bos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Hayes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Hayes!
Liam Hayes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 3985 p4p, 4149 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 322 p4p, 343 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii '78. John Taylor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
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, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Penn catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!
A relieved looking BJ Penn 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Swirly (ranked 3286 p4p, 4780 weight class) and Matas Fialkowska (ranked 377 p4p, 482 weight class). Swirly comes into the arena with The sound of goats screaming blaring out of the sound system. Fialkowska has chosen Persist - Warrior as his entrance music. Matas Fialkowska 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Swirly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matas Fialkowska!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fialkowska lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Swirly sprawling to the canvas. Fialkowska follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Swirly hang on?
It looks like Ed Swirly has been cut.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fialkowska connects with a nice short shot to Swirly's temple.
Swirly is rocked!
Fialkowska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fialkowska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Fialkowska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Fialkowska working over Swirly with some ground and pound. Swirly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fialkowska trying to control the action but Swirly is working from the bottom.
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!
Swirly taking some punishment here, with Fialkowska in his half guard.
Fialkowska controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fialkowska connects with a nice short shot to Swirly's temple.
Fialkowska passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swirly!
Swirly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Swirly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fialkowska on the ground.
Swirly is squirming around, avoiding Fialkowska's attempts to control the action.
Fialkowska content just to control the position here.
Fialkowska lands with some strikes.
Fialkowska raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Swirly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Swirly badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Fialkowska around the waist but Fialkowska pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Fialkowska is the winner by TKO! Fialkowska jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matas Fialkowska!
A victorious Matas Fialkowska thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ed Swirly spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses don't bother me because I know I'll swirl right back around.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jose (ranked 3200 p4p, 3696 weight class) and Luc Etienne (ranked 366 p4p, 405 weight class). Fred Jose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Jose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luc Etienne!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Etienne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jose, pushing him back against the cage.
Etienne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Jose.
Etienne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Etienne wants to stand but Jose is controlling the position.
Etienne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Etienne wants to sweep here but Jose controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etienne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etienne wants to stand up but Jose is controlling him.
Etienne looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Etienne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Etienne is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jose dives into side control.
Jose controls the position from side control.
That's two 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.
Jose continues to stall.
Jose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Etienne misses with a looping right.
Etienne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Etienne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose moves into the clinch.
Etienne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Etienne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Etienne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etienne wants to stand but Jose is controlling the position.
Jose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jose won't allow Etienne to get back to his feet.
Etienne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jose seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jose has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Etienne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etienne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Etienne tries to get set, Jose tries to push him back and clinch up but Etienne manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Etienne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fred Jose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Etienne lands with a straight right. Jose didn't see that one coming.
Etienne throws a right hand that misses
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Etienne clinches up against the cage.
Jose stalling the fight.
Jose pushes Etienne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Etienne fails to pull guard.
Jose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jose tries to work over Etienne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etienne working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jose.
 It looks like Luc Etienne has been cut.
Etienne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jose walks away with a smile on his face. Etienne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose wants to clinch up but Etienne keeps it at a distance.
Jose scores with a nice strike.
Etienne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jose tests Etienne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Etienne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Etienne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Jose coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Etienne jumps into guard, dragging Jose to the mat.
Jose slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etienne wants to get back to his feet.
Jose decides to stand and escape the position.
Etienne throws a right and a left that Jose avoids nicely.
Fred Jose is winning the standup battle so far.
Etienne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Etienne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Etienne.
Still in the clinch, Etienne scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Etienne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Etienne's elbow.
Etienne is trying to pull guard but Jose has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jose.
Etienne pulls guard effortlessly.
Etienne wants to stand up but Jose is controlling him.
Jose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jose continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fred Jose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luc Etienne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jose with a jab.
Jose is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Etienne forces Jose back against the cage and clinches.
Etienne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Etienne.
Etienne jumps guard but Jose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Etienne.
Etienne working hard to break the clinch.
Jose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Etienne's elbow.
Jose lands a shoulder strike.
Etienne lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etienne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jose smiles and moves away.
Jose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Etienne misses with a wild combination.
Jose connects with a nice looking jab.
Jose dodges the punch combination from Etienne.
Etienne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etienne throws the left hand but Jose avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Jose - just one landing.
Jose scores with a hook.
Jose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Etienne throws a combination that misses
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luc Etienne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jose lands a really nice looking cross but Etienne seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Jose there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etienne misses with a few strikes there.
Etienne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Etienne swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etienne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Etienne throws a combination that misses
and Jose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Etienne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luc Etienne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jose pushes Etienne up against the cage in a clinch.
Jose cracks Etienne with a nice body shot.
Etienne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jose swings wildly with an uppercut but Etienne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Etienne blocks an uppercut.
Etienne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose throws a punch but it's blocked by Etienne.
Etienne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jose.
Etienne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jose smiles and moves away.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Etienne.
Etienne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Etienne thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Etienne throws a poor cross that misses
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Etienne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jose fails to land.
Luc Etienne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Etienne blocking some punches.
Jose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Etienne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fred Jose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Etienne lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jose, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jose!
Fred Jose is the new heavyweight champion!
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Frederico Mora really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Bobby Stuarts was cancelled.
So, the belt remains unclaimed. Very disappointing for everyone involved! |
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