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34th Klash! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa comes to the cage accompanied by Champion Sound by DJ Marky (Total Science RMX). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorne tries to score with a low kick but Costa moves his leg out of the way.
Thorne misses with a wild body shot.
Thorne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Thorne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thorne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Costa winds up and cracks Thorne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Costa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorne is trying to stand.
Costa is taking a breather. Thorne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thorne looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costa is working away from the top position though.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Costa there.
Costa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thorne is looking to escape.
Costa controlling the position easily from mount.
Costa moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is working the ground and pound. Can Thorne escape?
Thorne is trapped and Costa is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Costa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Costa working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Thorne is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Costa has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Thorne taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ferrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Ferrera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Alex Ferrera has been cut.
Soze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferrera.
Ferrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferrera wants to take a breather but Soze is having none of it.
Ferrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferrera trying to control from half guard but Soze is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Soze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soze is trying to control but can't.
Ferrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soze defends it well.
Ferrera controlling the action here.
Ferrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soze is just riding it out for now. Ferrera eventually gives up the hold.
Soze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferrera.
Soze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferrera on the ground.
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.
Ferrera trying to mount his opponent but Soze defends it.
Soze is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferrera is just content to waste time from the top position. Soze takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ferrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera wants to control from the top but Soze keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferrera walks into a straight right hand from Soze.
Soze throws a chopping leg kick but Ferrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soze fails to land with a series of punches.
Soze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soze throws a leg kick but Ferrera moved away.
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.
Ferrera thows a body shot but no joy.
Soze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Soze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soze with a poor takedown
and Ferrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferrera throws a series of punches but Soze avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Soze lands but Ferrera takes it in his stride.
Soze is breathing heavily.
Soze misses with a combination
letting Ferrera counter with a right hand.
Soze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Soze's head.
Ferrera looks for a takedown but Soze sprawls well.
Soze throws an overhand right that lands on Ferrera's shoulder, as Ferrera tries to avoid the shot.
Soze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferrera counters with a series of strikes. Soze will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ferrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Ferrera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soze keeping moving, preventing Ferrera from controlling successfully.
Ferrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferrera wants to control from the top but Soze keeps moving.
Ferrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferrera trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera forces his way into half guard.
Ferrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Soze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferrera is controlling the pace.
Ferrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Soze won't allow Ferrera to pass to mount.
Ferrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Soze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alex Ferrera just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferrera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferrera as he connects with a hook.
Soze misses with a combination
and Ferrera counters with a left to the body.
Soze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Kaiser Soze has been cut.
Ferrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Ferrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferrera.
Ferrera connects with the punch.
Ferrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze looks to throw the jab but Ferrera is out of range.
Ferrera sizes up Soze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferrera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ferrera staying out of range there.
Ferrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soze but Soze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soze looks to clinch
and Soze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soze takes one to the chin there.
Soze misses with a combination
and Ferrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferrera cracks Soze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soze at a distance.
Ferrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soze to the mat! Soze manages to get full guard.
Ferrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferrera trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom.
Ferrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrera trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ferrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Soze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Soze defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Ferrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Soze is defending well.
Ferrera trying to control the position but Soze is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera throws a strike aimed at the side of Soze's head but Soze avoids it well.
Soze regains half guard, as Ferrera was trying to land strikes.
Alex Ferrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferrera trying to pass the guard but Soze defending well.
Soze is looking for a sweep. Ferrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferrera prevents Soze from improving his position.
Ferrera is trying to control. Soze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alex Ferrera just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Soze is just out of range.
Ferrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferrera is taking a breather. Soze says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera is trying to control. Soze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferrera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soze kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferrera wants to pass to mount but Soze is defending the position.
Ferrera is controlling the pace.
Ferrera trying to control the action but Soze is working from the bottom.
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.
Ferrera tries to pass to full mount but Soze defends it.
Kaiser Soze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Ferrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferrera lands a jab to the nose.
Soze falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soze thinking.
Soze walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Ferrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferrera 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Ferrera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Debito Arudou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hito Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arudou comes to the cage accompanied by Thief. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Debito Arudou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hito Chang!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arudou connects with a body shot.
Chang looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arudou jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Hito Chang has been cut.
Arudou feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Chang crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Debito Arudou!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Boyette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Seph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyette's entrance music is Frenzal Bomb - Mr. Charisma. A fine choice. Seph has chosen Wheres My Brother? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Boyette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Seph!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seph lands an overhand right.
It looks like Danny Boyette has been cut.
Seph misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe Seph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seph throws the left hand but Boyette avoids the punch easily.
Boyette lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Joe Seph has been cut.
Seph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyette throws a right and a left that Seph avoids nicely.
Boyette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seph throws a combination that misses
and Boyette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Boyette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyette waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Seph.
Seph misses with a takedown attempt
and Boyette counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyette cracks Seph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boyette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boyette scores with a body shot.
Seph looks gassed!
Boyette 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Seph misses the target.
Boyette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice combo by Boyette! Oh, that's hurt him - Seph falls to the canvas and Boyette follows him into side control.
Boyette tries to advance to mount but Seph denies him.
Boyette is trying to get an arm triangle but Seph is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyette tries to advance to mount but Seph denies him.
Seph takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Boyette seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seph wants to control but Boyette postures up.
Boyette working the strikes but Seph uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boyette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seph's head.
Boyette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boyette is working for a kimura but Seph is defending it quite comfortably.
Boyette will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boyette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seph's head.
Seph is looking to control Boyette's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seph avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Boyette lands.
Boyette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seph.
Seph throws a big shot that misses.
Seph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyette manages to avoid it.
Boyette throws a right and a left that Seph avoids nicely.
Boyette cracks Seph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyette, pushing him back against the cage.
Seph drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyette gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seph cracks the inside of Boyette's front leg.
Boyette throws a good cross that connects.
Boyette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seph moves away.
A big left from Seph misses.
Seph shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boyette's guard.
Boyette throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyette striking off his back but it's not causing Seph any problems.
Seph trying to control but Boyette is working from the bottom.
Boyette wants to stand but Seph is controlling the position.
Seph preventing the sweep.
Boyette controls Seph momentarily but Seph frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyette had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Seph is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boyette Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Seph's back instead.
Seph trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Boyette dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seph misses with the combination.
Seph needs to keep his hands up - Boyette had a free shot at his head there.
Seph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyette.
A punch combination from Seph misses.
Boyette throws a series of strikes that have Seph backpedaling.
Boyette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Boyette.
Boyette throws a solid leg kick but Seph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boyette.
Boyette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seph is breathing heavily.
Boyette cracks Seph with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Boyette.
Boyette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boyette scores with a three punch combo!
Boyette scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Boyette.
Seph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boyette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boyette swats away the attempt to clinch by Seph.
Boyette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyette misses with a few strikes there.
Boyette with a jab.
Boyette connects with a single shot there.
Boyette lands a head shot.
Boyette moves out of range as Seph strikes.
Boyette scores with a one two! Seph had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boyette is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seph can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyette lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Boyette.
Boyette staying out of range there.
Seph has Boyette up against the cage in a clinch.
Boyette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boyette effectively controlling the action here.
Seph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Seph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyette.
Seph shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyette sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boyette is trying to control the position but Seph postures up.
Boyette throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seph uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyette tries to control but Seph manages to take his back.
Boyette covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Boyette trying to control the position but Seph manages to sink in the hooks.
Boyette is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seph trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boyette doesn't escape.
Seph is hanging on to Boyette's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seph trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boyette doesn't escape.
Can Boyette hold on?! Seph is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Boyette dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Seph clobbers Boyette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Seph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boyette lands a really nice looking cross but Seph seems unphased.
Boyette scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Boyette.
Seph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seph has Boyette up against the cage in a clinch.
Seph tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seph is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boyette is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seph drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyette goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seph prevents it.
Seph lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyette trying to control the position.
Boyette is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seph is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Seph content to stall in guard here.
Boyette looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyette, not yet.
Seph with a nice head shot there.
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.
Seph stopping the sweep attempt from Boyette.
Boyette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boyette had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Seph is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boyette Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Seph's back instead.
Seph trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seph turns into Boyette and is now in his guard.
Boyette working for submissions but it's allowed Seph to get to half guard.
Seph lands strikes from half guard.
Seph moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Boyette.
Boyette is not content to let Seph control the position.
Boyette taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe Seph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Boyette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyette struggling a bit here.
Boyette is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seph is controlling him well.
Boyette wants to control but Seph postures up.
Seph trying to control the action but Boyette is working from the bottom.
Boyette tries to buck Seph off but Seph is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Seph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boyette has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Boyette!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ryan prevost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
152 lbs
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24
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ryan prevost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Carter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
prevost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in prevost's guard.
prevost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
prevost trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and prevost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between prevost's legs - danger averted.
prevost has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carter doesn't defend quickly enough and prevost has managed to lock this one up! Can Carter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to prevost on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). ryan prevost!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Slay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackie Kilmister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph. Kilmister has chosen W.A.S.P. - Tormentor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cassius Slay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blackie Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slay jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch but Slay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilmister misses with the combination.
Kilmister doesn't manage to clinch there - Slay circles away.
Kilmister avoids the body shot from Slay.
Slay drops Kilmister with a nice combination! Slay dives into Kilmister's guard, looking to finish!
Kilmister is rocked!
Kilmister is trying to keep Slay in close.
Kilmister is still in real trouble! Can Slay finish him?
Kilmister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slay defends well.
Kilmister seems to have recovered his senses.
Slay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmister managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilmister looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilmister, not yet.
Kilmister pulls Slay in close to his closed guard and prevents Slay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kilmister thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kilmister controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister keeping moving, preventing Slay from controlling successfully.
Slay content to stall in guard here.
Kilmister controlling Slay's posture.
Kilmister escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kilmister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay 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.
Slay with a hook.
Kilmister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilmister tries to clinch up but Slay circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilmister is looking to clinch but Slay is avoiding it.
Slay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilmister throws a series of strikes that have Slay backpedaling.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Slay.
Kilmister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilmister punishes Slay's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilmister slips under a jab.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch but Slay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Cassius Slay has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slay keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kilmister steps into range and cracks Slay with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Slay flops backwards and Kilmister dives into his guard looking to finish!
Slay is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Slay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slay tries to get out of the position.
Kilmister trying to control the position from guard on top but Slay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slay seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilmister controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slay is trying to keep Kilmister in close.
Slay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slay keeping moving, preventing Kilmister from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slay stuns Kilmister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kilmister 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.
Kilmister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slay circles away quickly and effectively.
Kilmister misses with a body shot.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilmister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackie Kilmister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmister slips a straight right by Slay.
Blackie Kilmister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slay scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilmister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slay throws a combination that misses
and Kilmister holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kilmister takes a shot to the head.
Kilmister scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Kilmister to work.
Kilmister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slay misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Kilmister.
Kilmister leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kilmister tries to land a knee to the head but Slay blocks with his arms.
Kilmister tries to land a knee to the head but Slay blocks with his arms.
Slay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilmister has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilmister crunches a lovely knee into Slay's ribcage.
Kilmister throws a head punch that misses.
Kilmister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slay's efforts to push away.
Slay is working Kilmister over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackie Kilmister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cassius Slay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Slay throws the left hand but Kilmister avoids the punch easily.
Slay misses with the combination.
Slay keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Kilmister.
Slay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister clinches up against the cage.
Slay is trying to break free.
Kilmister is trying to stall.
Kilmister is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Slay has denied him.
Slay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kilmister is keeping busy.
Slay avoids a wild elbow strike from Kilmister.
A head punch on the inside from Kilmister fails to land.
Slay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilmister controls his hands.
Kilmister just leaning against Slay, taking a breather.
Kilmister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slay's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister blocking some punches.
Kilmister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slay's face.
Slay wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilmister won't allow it.
Slay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilmister keeps control of Slay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kilmister is looking to control Slay's arms but Slay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kilmister has his back to the cage.
Kilmister with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kilmister'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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slay throws an elbow but misses.
Kilmister lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slay as Kilmister tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilmister.
Slay throws an elbow that misses.
Kilmister tries to land a knee to the head but Slay blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilmister obliges.
Kilmister connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilmister.
Slay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilmister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister trying to control the position but instead, Slay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilmister into the cage.
Kilmister landing knees to the head.
Slay stalling.
Slay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilmister has him pressed against the cage.
Slay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Slay.
Kilmister lands a knee to the head.
Slay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kilmister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slay's face.
Kilmister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slay can't break the clinch.
Kilmister has Slay pressed against the cage, preventing Slay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slay.
Kilmister is trying to maintain a safe position but Slay gets an underhook and turns Kilmister into the cage.
Slay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kilmister gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slay blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilmister keeps control of Slay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kilmister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slay has a couple of punches blocked by Kilmister.
Kilmister looking to throw knees to the head but Slay is blocking nicely.
Kilmister is pushing Slay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slay is trying to force a seperation but Kilmister has the dominant position.
Slay has had enough of the clinch but Kilmister keeps him there for the moment.
Kilmister lands an elbow that stopped Slay in his tracks for a moment.
Kilmister wants to stall.
Slay wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilmister won't allow it.
Kilmister misses with a knee strike.
Kilmister tries to land a knee to the head but Slay blocks with his arms.
Slay tries to break free but Kilmister pushes him back against the cage.
Kilmister is trying to stall.
Slay digs a right hand underneath Kilmister's ribcage. Kilmister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kilmister avoiding damage as Slay throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slay has Kilmister pressed against the cage.
Slay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Kilmister.
Slay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilmister backwards.
Kilmister is trying to stall.
Kilmister is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Slay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slay lands a right hand.
Slay blocks an elbow strike from Kilmister.
Slay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilmister throws an elbow but it misses.
Kilmister tries to stall but Slay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilmister lands an elbow just above Slay 's eye.
Slay stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slay is trying to break the clinch but Kilmister has him pressed against the cage.
Slay can't break the clinch.
Kilmister with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blackie Kilmister.
Well Kilmister 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blackie Kilmister!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smack my bitch up. Hirlo Ribeiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You've Lost Your Mind by Nocturnal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hirlo Ribeiro off to one side.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Hirlo Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Hirlo Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hirlo Ribeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tank Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro .
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirlo Ribeiro .
Hirlo Ribeiro dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hirlo Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirlo Ribeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirlo Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Hirlo Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammer avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirlo Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hirlo Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirlo Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Hirlo Ribeiro , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hirlo Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirlo Ribeiro is just out of range.
Hammer tries to clinch but Hirlo Ribeiro moves out of range.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hirlo Ribeiro off to one side.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammer tries to bum rush Hirlo Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Hirlo Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirlo Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Hirlo Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hirlo Ribeiro fails with the takedown.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Hirlo Ribeiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirlo Ribeiro looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Hammer as he connects with a hook.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hirlo Ribeiro somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer jabs Hirlo Ribeiro right on the nose. Hirlo Ribeiro blinks but takes it well.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Hirlo Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Hirlo Ribeiro .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammer throws a right hand that Hirlo Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirlo Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hirlo Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a kimura here.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Hirlo Ribeiro looking for a submission but Hammer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hirlo Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer seems keen to control Hirlo Ribeiro 's posture.
Hirlo Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hirlo Ribeiro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hammer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hirlo Ribeiro pulls down on the head and he's put Hammer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes into the arena with Fed Up - House of Pain/Guru blaring out of the sound system. Bernard Mack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Warner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mack leaves Warner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mack misses with a combination
and Warner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Mack. No joy for Warner on that attempt.
Mack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Warner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Mack connects with a nice short shot to Warner's temple.
Warner is trying to stand up here but Mack is controlling him well.
Mack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mack prevents Warner from improving his position.
Mack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mack working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warner is trying to stand back up but Mack is controlling him
Mack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mack stands up from half guard.
Bernard Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Warner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warner taking shots to the head.
Warner is rocked!
Warner is in a horrible position here. Mack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack breaks from Warner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warner is still in real trouble! Can Mack finish him?
Mack lands a big shot to the head and Warner winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bernard Mack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Spite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Strap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spite comes to the cage accompanied by "Here Comes The Boom" - Nelly. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Spite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strap!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spite throws a right hand that Strap ducks under and follows up with a left that Strap also avoids with ease.
Strap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strap drops his hands momentarily and Spite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spite swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed right hand from Spite misses the target.
Strap staying out of range there.
Strap avoids the body shot from Spite.
Spite takes a swing at Strap's ribcage but misses.
Spite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spite misses with a straight right.
Strap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite tests Strap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spite misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spite swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
Strap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spite misses with a looping left.
Strap instigates a clinch.
Strap throws an elbow that misses.
Strap is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spite is pressed up against the cage. Strap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spite down to the mat. Spite avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strap shoots in for a takedown but Spite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spite falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strap moves into the clinch.
Strap breaks from the clinch.
Spite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strap circles away quickly and effectively.
Spite lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strap is rocked!
Strap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeAngelo Spite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Strap.
Spite looks to score with a jab to the body but Strap is just out of range.
Strap tries to clinch but Spite is having none of it.
Spite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strap tries to clinch there but Spite circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite throws a right hand that Strap ducks under and follows up with a left that Strap also avoids with ease.
DeAngelo Spite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strap throws a head kick that misses.
Strap misses with a shot to the body
enabling Spite to counter with a crisp jab.
Spite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spite swats away the attempt to clinch by Strap.
Spite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strap.
Strap throws a sloppy head kick and Spite moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Spite.
Nice defenses there by Strap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strap is defended easily by Spite.
Spite takes a swing at Strap's ribcage but misses.
Spite looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spite circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap tries to clinch but Spite moves away
and Spite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strap doesn't manage to clinch there - Spite circles away.
Strap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spite finds it's way round the side to connect with Strap's head.
Strap moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap moves in looking to clinch but Spite pushes him off.
Spite lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Spite dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spite lands a jab to Strap's midsection.
Spite misses with a combination
and Strap holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spite has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strap working Spite over with knees to the body.
Strap misses with a knee strike.
Strap scores a nice knee to the body.
Spite is trying to force a seperation but Strap has the dominant position.
Spite is looking to break free of the clinch but Strap has double underhooks.
Strap is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spite misses with a hook.
Strap closes the distance and clinches.
Spite has had enough of the clinch but Strap keeps him there for the moment.
Strap struggles to land a body shot inside as Spite controls his hands.
Strap manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strap manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spite.
It looks like Jacque Strap has been cut.
Spite throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
Strap slips a jab from Spite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap moves out of range as Spite strikes.
Spite jabs Strap right on the nose. Strap blinks but takes it well.
Strap is still on wobbly legs! Can Spite finish him?
Spite drops Strap with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Strap! Spite dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Spite!
DeAngelo Spite retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuyu Hakusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
165 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Sharpe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuyu Hakusho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe tries to bum rush Hakusho with a series of wild strikes but Hakusho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharpe throws a right and a left that Hakusho avoids nicely.
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
Hakusho blocks a head kick by Sharpe.
Some wild striking there from Sharpe.
Sharpe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chris Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sharpe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Hakusho moves out of range.
Hakusho slips a jab and a cross from Sharpe.
Sharpe lands a head kick. Hakusho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sharpe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hakusho wants to clinch.
Hakusho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakusho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away.
Sharpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharpe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sharpe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakusho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakusho wants to clinch.
Hakusho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hakusho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sharpe is not content to let Hakusho control the position.
Sharpe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hakusho's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sharpe won't allow Hakusho to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho works his way into full mount!
Hakusho working Sharpe over with strikes here.
Hakusho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hakusho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sharpe is on top in guard.
Hakusho has a closed guard, preventing Sharpe from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharpe is aware though and is defending well.
Sharpe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hakusho working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakusho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hakusho tries to clinch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Sharpe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakusho.
Hakusho avoids the head kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Sharpe slams his shin into Hakusho's torso.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sharpe.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hakusho.
Check out the look on Hakusho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharpe tries to buck Hakusho off but Hakusho is having none of it.
Hakusho lands some shots froms side control.
Sharpe wants to control but Hakusho postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuyu Hakusho 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.
Hakusho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakusho moves in looking to clinch but Sharpe pushes him off.
A big right from Sharpe misses.
Sharpe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakusho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharpe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sharpe digs a good hook to Hakusho's body.
Hakusho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharpe.
Sharpe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakusho avoids the head kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a sloppy body shot
and Hakusho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sharpe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakusho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hakusho moves into the clinch.
Hakusho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharpe is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakusho.
Sharpe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks with his arms.
Hakusho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharpe.
Sharpe wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Hakusho.
Sharpe misses with an elbow over the top.
Hakusho tries to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Hakusho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sharpe is trying to keep an underhook but Hakusho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sharpe has one foot on Hakusho's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hakusho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sharpe lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Sharpe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharpe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sharpe misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe lands a head kick!
Sharpe misses with a double jab
and Hakusho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hakusho misses with a knee to the head.
Sharpe looking to throw knees to the head but Hakusho is blocking nicely.
Hakusho is looking to break free of the clinch but Sharpe has double underhooks.
Sharpe trying to control the position but instead, Hakusho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sharpe into the cage.
Sharpe is looking to break free of the clinch but Hakusho has double underhooks.
Hakusho missing with knees to the body.
Sharpe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hakusho blocks it with crossed arms.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks with his arms.
Sharpe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharpe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe trying to control the position but instead, Hakusho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sharpe into the cage.
Sharpe tries to circle away but Hakusho has him pinned against the cage.
Hakusho landing knees to the head.
Hakusho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hakusho lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hakusho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sharpe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hakusho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sharpe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharpe lands an elbow inside.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hakusho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hakusho missing with knees to the body.
Hakusho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharpe throws out a loose jab but Hakusho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Sharpe lands but Hakusho takes it in his stride.
Hakusho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakusho rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Hakusho tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Hakusho is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.
Hakusho blocks an elbow strike.
Sharpe tries to circle away but Hakusho has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuyu Hakusho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakusho closes the distance and clinches.
Hakusho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hakusho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sharpe blocks it with crossed arms.
Hakusho wants a takedown.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks with his arms.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakusho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharpe or not.
Hakusho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakusho letting Sharpe take a breather here.
Sharpe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hakusho leaning against his opponent.
Hakusho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakusho tries to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Hakusho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharpe.
Hakusho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharpe.
Hakusho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharpe prevents it.
Sharpe misses with a knee strike.
Sharpe landing knees to the head.
Sharpe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hakusho's face.
A knee to the head by Hakusho.
Sharpe misses with a knee strike.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharpe avoids it.
Sharpe connects with a knee to the head.
Sharpe landing knees to the head.
Hakusho trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Sharpe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharpe's elbow.
Sharpe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hakusho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharpe walks away with a smile on his face. Hakusho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chris Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuyu Hakusho.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses
and Hakusho counters with a single leg into guard. Sharpe didn't expect that.
Hakusho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sharpe wants to stand and escape but Hakusho is having none of it.
Hakusho trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Sharpe controls Hakusho momentarily but Hakusho frees himself.
Sharpe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Hakusho is pushing down on Sharpe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sharpe is fighting to maintain full guard but Hakusho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hakusho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharpe is looking for a sweep. Hakusho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sharpe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakusho rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sharpe leaning against his opponent.
Hakusho can't find room to land a body shot as Sharpe controls the action.
Hakusho throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakusho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sharpe's face.
A knee to the head by Hakusho.
Hakusho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharpe prevents it.
Sharpe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sharpe lands a knee to the head.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the head but Hakusho blocks with his arms.
Sharpe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hakusho blocks it with crossed arms.
Hakusho connects with a knee to the head.
Sharpe misses with a knee strike.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakusho avoids it.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hakusho jumps guard but Sharpe stands there with Hakusho around his waist. Hakusho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hakusho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuyu Hakusho really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hakusho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakusho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakusho looks for a takedown but Sharpe sprawls well.
Sharpe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hakusho blocks a head kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a head kick that Hakusho semi-blocks.
Sharpe misses the shot to the body.
Hakusho is looking to clinch.
Hakusho closes the distance and clinches up with Sharpe, looking for a takedown. Hakusho pushes Sharpe against the cage but Sharpe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hakusho walks into a left hand.
Hakusho misses the shot to the body.
Sharpe connects with a high kick.
Sharpe lands with a shot to the body.
Chris Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharpe misses with a two punch combination.
Hakusho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakusho is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sharpe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sharpe, as that shot connected.
Sharpe lands a nice shot that snaps Hakusho's head back.
Sharpe looks to land a combination but Hakusho avoids it well.
Sharpe misses with a two punch combination.
Sharpe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakusho's head.
Sharpe throws a lazy head kick
and Hakusho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hakusho.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharpe missing with knees to the body.
Hakusho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hakusho letting Sharpe take a breather here.
Hakusho missing with knees to the body.
Sharpe managing to block the knees to the body from Hakusho.
Sharpe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sharpe being controlled against the cage.
Hakusho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuyu Hakusho.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharpe avoids it.
Hakusho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sharpe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks it.
Hakusho tries to pull guard but Sharpe holds him up against the cage and eventually Hakusho drops back down to his feet.
Sharpe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sharpe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yuyu Hakusho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharpe controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is looking to stand up but Hakusho isn't so interested in that idea.
Hakusho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sharpe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hakusho, into his guard.
Hakusho is working an open guard so Sharpe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sharpe throws a series of punches but Hakusho moves out of range.
Sharpe thows a body shot but no joy.
Sharpe misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Sharpe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sharpe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hakusho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Sharpe.
Hakusho tries to clinch but Sharpe is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hakusho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakusho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharpe.
Hakusho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharpe.
Sharpe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chris Sharpe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakusho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharpe sprawls well initially but Hakusho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe tries to kick Hakusho off but Hakusho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hakusho is pressing down on Sharpe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sharpe is holding on for now.
Sharpe is staying active underneath Hakusho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sharpe had his way with Yuyu Hakusho in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Hakusho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sharpe throws a lazy head kick
and Hakusho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hakusho.
Sharpe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakusho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharpe smiles and moves away.
Sharpe lands a head kick!
Sharpe stuffs the takedown.
Hakusho tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharpe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakusho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sharpe.
Sharpe scores with a body shot.
Hakusho rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hakusho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hakusho breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hakusho doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharpe scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakusho should have avoided that one.
Sharpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakusho.
Chris Sharpe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakusho at a distance.
Hakusho avoids the body shot from Sharpe.
A head kick misses from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to keep at a distance but Hakusho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hakusho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharpe smiles and moves away.
Chris Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuyu Hakusho.
A slow jab from Sharpe misses its intended target.
Sharpe keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Sharpe does no damage.
Sharpe keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throws a hook to the side of Hakusho's head but Hakusho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharpe lands with a slapping head kick.
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
Sharpe throws the left hand but Hakusho avoids the punch easily.
Hakusho is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Sharpe misses
and Hakusho counters with an inside leg kick.
Hakusho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakusho lands a really nice looking cross but Sharpe seems unphased.
Sharpe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses
and Hakusho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a nice looking combination but Hakusho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hakusho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Hakusho.
Hakusho throws a right and a left that Sharpe avoids nicely.
Hakusho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharpe, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharpe gets through Hakusho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuyu Hakusho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hakusho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sharpe is trying to break the clinch but Hakusho is controlling him.
Sharpe throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharpe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sharpe dodges an elbow strike from Hakusho.
Hakusho misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the head but Hakusho blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharpe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hakusho.
Hakusho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hakusho not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuyu Hakusho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hakusho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuyu Hakusho!
Yuyu Hakusho is the new welterweight champion!
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