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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucious LaFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaFleur comes to the cage accompanied by 2001 a space odyssey. Taco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. green hornet (al hirt) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucious LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Taco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taco drops his hands momentarily and LaFleur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taco wants to clinch.
Taco slips under a jab from LaFleur.
LaFleur throws a shot from downtown. Taco moves away and avoids it.
A combination from LaFleur does no damage.
Taco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaFleur throws a body punch but Taco moves out of range.
LaFleur tries to bum rush Taco with a series of wild strikes but Taco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taco throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaFleur scores with a takedown into Taco's guard.
LaFleur wants to pass the guard but Taco is keeping the position.
Taco is looking to stand up but LaFleur isn't so interested in that idea.
LaFleur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
LaFleur throws a strike but Taco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaFleur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaFleur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taco trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taco looking to pass the guard.
LaFleur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Taco from controlling successfully.
LaFleur wants to stand but Taco is controlling the position.
Taco trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom.
LaFleur has his foot on Taco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taco works his way back into a safe position though.
LaFleur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaFleur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur controls Taco momentarily but Taco frees himself.
LaFleur working for a triangle but Taco defends it easily.
Taco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Taco from controlling successfully.
LaFleur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taco wants to control from the top but LaFleur keeps moving.
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.
LaFleur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LaFleur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taco is aware though and is defending well.
Taco is looking to stand up but LaFleur won't let him.
LaFleur throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Taco is working LaFleur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taco wants to control from the top but LaFleur keeps moving.
LaFleur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaFleur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious LaFleur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaFleur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taco throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur missing with a left hand there. Taco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucious LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur tests Taco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and LaFleur moves out of range easily.
Taco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaFleur.
LaFleur blocks a head kick by Taco.
LaFleur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LaFleur misses with a looping right.
Taco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaFleur manages to avoid it.
LaFleur fails with a takedown attempt.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.
LaFleur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco cracks the inside of LaFleur's front leg.
LaFleur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Don Taco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taco throws a leg kick that misses.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Taco throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
Taco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucious LaFleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taco throws a nice head kick!
Taco misses with the combination.
LaFleur fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taco sprawls well initially but LaFleur persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFleur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFleur is looking for a kimura but Taco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LaFleur to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco trying to hold on to LaFleur's head to control him but LaFleur postures up.
LaFleur is working for a submission of some sort.
Taco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Taco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleur postures up and lands a big shot to Taco's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaFleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LaFleur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taco keeping moving, preventing LaFleur from controlling successfully.
Taco wants to sweep here but LaFleur controlling him for the moment.
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.
LaFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaFleur throws a right and a left that Taco avoids nicely.
LaFleur throws a sloppy body shot
and Taco counters with a head kick.
Taco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Taco.
LaFleur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taco.
LaFleur fails to land the takedown.
LaFleur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taco counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taco breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Taco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Taco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taco defending well as LaFleur loads up on a big left hand.
LaFleur connects with a looping right hand.
LaFleur avoids the head kick by Taco.
Taco tries a head kick but it misses.
Taco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LaFleur to score with a decent uppercut.
LaFleur punishes Taco's body with a nice straight punch.
Taco scores with a leg kick.
Taco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaFleur.
Taco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LaFleur to score with a decent uppercut.
LaFleur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LaFleur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taco throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur misses with a body shot
and Taco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFleur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taco can pounce on him.
LaFleur checks a leg kick nicely.
LaFleur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taco manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taco circles away quickly and effectively.
Don Taco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaFleur tries to bum rush Taco with a series of wild strikes but Taco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaFleur lands with a shot to the body.
Taco fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaFleur has a takedown stuffed.
Taco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaFleur just misses with a punch to the body.
Taco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaFleur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LaFleur blocks a head kick by Taco.
LaFleur misses the jab.
LaFleur misses with a two punch combination.
LaFleur misses with a wild body shot.
LaFleur misses with a body shot.
LaFleur misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taco is looking to clinch.
LaFleur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into Taco's body.
LaFleur throws a shot from downtown. Taco moves away and avoids it.
LaFleur connects with a body shot.
LaFleur misses with a shot to the body
and Taco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaFleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taco wants to clinch up but LaFleur keeps it at a distance.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and LaFleur moves out of range easily.
Taco tries to clinch but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur lands a slapping body shot.
Taco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Taco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur lands with a cross.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and LaFleur moves out of range easily.
Taco slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taco was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFleur.
LaFleur misses with a straight left.
LaFleur throws a one two combo.
LaFleur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taco at a distance.
Taco misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaFleur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taco counters with a big head kick but LaFleur shrugs it off.
Taco walks into a left hand.
Taco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LaFleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taco circles away quickly and effectively.
Taco swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaFleur counters with a nice body shot.
Taco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Taco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaFleur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taco is looking to land body kicks.
LaFleur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taco.
LaFleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taco circles away quickly and effectively.
Taco misses with a body kick.
LaFleur throws a shot to the body.
Taco throws a head kick that misses.
LaFleur works Taco's body with a nice hook.
LaFleur connects with a right hand. Taco shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaFleur throws a good cross that connects.
Taco takes one to the chin there.
LaFleur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taco counters with a big head kick but LaFleur shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucious LaFleur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LaFleur 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucious LaFleur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Duquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Superunknown. Duquette has chosen Simple Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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299 lbs
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22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Duquette!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Tatov misses its intended target.
Tatov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Alex Duquette has been cut.
Duquette misses with a hook.
Tatov has closed the distance and engaged Duquette in a clinch.
Tatov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duquette is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatov has double underhooks.
Tatov breaks the clinch.
Alex Duquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duquette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duquette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatov lands a big right hand that sends Duquette crashing to the mat! Tatov stays standing though and waves Duquette back to his feet!
Duquette is rocked!
Duquette looks gassed!
Tatov lands a nice looking body shot.
Duquette is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatov finish him?
Tatov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Duquette out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Igor Tatov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kilbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juanito Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Kilbane!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salvador leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salvador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kilbane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Kilbane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salvador just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salvador lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador cracks Kilbane with a nice body shot.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kilbane or not.
Salvador holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Salvador - that landed with a thud.
Salvador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvador taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kilbane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salvador lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Kilbane looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador is pushing Kilbane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salvador makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Salvador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kilbane tries a knee to the head but Salvador blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Salvador - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Salvador.
Salvador holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juanito Salvador.
Salvador closes the distance and clinches.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvador works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvador is working Kilbane over against the cage.
Salvador keeps control of Kilbane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Salvador.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilbane has a couple of punches blocked by Salvador.
Salvador lands a body punch.
Salvador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvador stalls.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Nice body punch from Salvador - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Salvador.
Salvador lands with a right to the head.
Salvador effectively controlling the action here.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Salvador.
A short uppercut from Salvador.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.
Salvador gets through Kilbane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilbane is trying to break the clinch but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Kilbane tries to circle away but Salvador has him pinned against the cage.
Salvador is pushing Kilbane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
Salvador lands a body punch.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador lands with a left to the head.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador works on Kilbane's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salvador.
Kilbane takes a shot to the head.
Salvador makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salvador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Salvador to work.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salvador is stalling here.
Salvador gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Salvador dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Salvador checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salvador closes the distance and clinches.
Kilbane is trying to break the clinch but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilbane can do to turn this around?
Kilbane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salvador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
Salvador is working Kilbane over against the cage.
A short right from Salvador on the inside.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
Kilbane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Kilbane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salvador digs a right hand into Kilbane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilbane's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Salvador.
Nice body punch from Salvador - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Salvador.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Salvador.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Salvador.
Juanito Salvador has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salvador stalling against the cage.
Kilbane wants to break free but Salvador has control.
Salvador leaning against his opponent.
Kilbane breaks from the clinch.
Salvador scores with a hook to the body. Kilbane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juanito Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salvador fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Salvador.
Salvador lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salvador throws a series of strikes that have Kilbane backpedaling.
Salvador gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
Salvador slows down the pace here.
Salvador blocks an elbow strike from Kilbane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilbane can't get the takedown.
Kilbane is trying to break free.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Salvador.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Salvador lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kilbane is looking to break free of the clinch but Salvador has double underhooks.
Salvador displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kilbane up against the cage.
Salvador seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador has Kilbane pressed against the cage, preventing Kilbane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilbane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Salvador digs a right hand into Kilbane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilbane's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Salvador.
Salvador scores with a hook to the body.
Salvador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.
A short right from Salvador.
Come on Salvador - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador gets through Kilbane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Salvador lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salvador lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kilbane or not.
Kilbane tries to break free but Salvador pushes him back against the cage.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Salvador lands a right hand.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Salvador.
Kilbane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilbane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilbane looks for the body kick but Salvador saw that one coming.
Kilbane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Salvador dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Salvador has Kilbane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilbane has had enough of the clinch but Salvador keeps him there for the moment.
Salvador stalling in the clinch.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilbane can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.
Salvador works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salvador lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvador stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvador dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvador lands with a left to the head.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Salvador.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
Salvador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvador stalling in the clinch.
Salvador works on Kilbane's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Salvador.
Good body shot from Salvador.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.
Salvador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Salvador.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvador lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvador lands a body shot.
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!
Salvador is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salvador.
Kilbane breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Salvador there.
Salvador has Kilbane up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salvador displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kilbane up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salvador creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salvador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kilbane misses with an elbow strike.
Salvador has Kilbane pushed against the cage.
Kilbane tries to pull guard but Salvador holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilbane drops back down to his feet.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juanito Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salvador keeps control of Kilbane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salvador lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilbane is trying to break the clinch but Salvador is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
Salvador lands a body shot.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
Salvador lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Salvador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salvador lands a body shot.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador works on Kilbane's body with a couple of short punches.
Salvador stalling the fight.
Kilbane working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Salvador.
A short uppercut from Salvador.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salvador.
Salvador digs a right hand underneath Kilbane's ribcage. Kilbane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salvador lands with a light punch inside.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.
Salvador scores with a shoulder strike.
Salvador lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salvador cracks Kilbane with a nice body shot.
Salvador leaning against his opponent.
Kevin Kilbane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kilbane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salvador's brow.
Salvador taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kilbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Salvador!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Edery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryoto Lachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renzo Edery!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edery will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edery fails with the takedown.
Ryoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Edery.
Lachida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Lachida.
A head kick misses from Lachida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lachida connects with a knee to the head.
Edery jumps guard and drags Lachida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Edery is pulling down on Lachida's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lachida trying to control the position from guard on top but Edery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edery trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edery looking for a guillotine here but Lachida defends easily.
Edery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lachida defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida is looking to stand up but Edery won't let him.
Lachida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lachida defends well.
Edery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edery trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachida looking to sit in guard and control but Edery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Edery dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lachida scoring well with a low kick there.
Edery tries for a takedown but Lachida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lachida is looking to clinch.
Edery takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Lachida does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lachida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Edery.
Lachida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edery if he has to take too many more of those.
Edery is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Lachida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lachida misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lachida.
Lachida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryoto Lachida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachida tries to clinch but Edery is having none of it.
Lachida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edery avoids the head kick by Lachida.
Lachida is looking to clinch.
Lachida has closed the distance and engaged Edery in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lachida obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lachida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edery's defenses.
Lachida manages to break the clinch.
Lachida moves into the clinch.
Lachida is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida tries a knee to the head but Edery blocks it.
Lachida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Edery takes an elbow to the temple.
Edery takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Lachida.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lachida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lachida scores with a knee to the head.
Lachida lands an elbow inside that Edery shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Lachida.
Lachida working Edery over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Lachida to work.
Lachida crunches a lovely knee into Edery's ribcage.
Lachida lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachida lands a good knee to the midsection. Edery won't want to take too many of those.
Lachida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Edery tries to score a body lock takedown but Lachida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lachida tries to land a knee to the head but Edery blocks with his arms.
Edery tries to pull guard but Lachida holds him up against the cage and eventually Edery drops back down to his feet.
Lachida taking a breather.
Edery takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lachida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edery's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lachida.
Edery fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edery tries to score a body lock takedown but Lachida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edery is trying to drag Lachida to the mat but Lachida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lachida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edery's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Lachida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lachida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lachida tries to close the distance and clinch but Edery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Lachida.
Edery fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edery if he has to take too many more of those.
Edery shoots in for a takedown but Lachida shows good takedown defense.
Edery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida leaves Edery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Edery.
Lachida throws a head kick that half lands.
Lachida tries to close the distance and clinch but Edery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lachida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lachida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lachida looks to land a combination but Edery avoids it well.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Lachida as Edery shoots in.
Lachida wants to clinch.
Lachida leaves Edery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edery is defended easily by Lachida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edery.
Edery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lachida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lachida throws a head kick but Edery moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachida forces Edery back against the cage and clinches.
Lachida connects with a knee to the head.
Edery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lachida smiles and moves away.
Edery avoids the head kick by Lachida.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lachida throws a leg kick but Edery moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Lachida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lachida 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Lachida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dempsey comes to the cage accompanied by On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Jesus Jenkins 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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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey lands a big right hand that sends Jenkins crashing to the mat! Dempsey stays standing though and waves Jenkins back to his feet!
It looks like Jesus Jenkins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Dempsey pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dempsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Dempsey creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jenkins's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jenkins drops to his knees and Dempsey pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Freese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Mantegna has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantegna misses with a double jab.
Mantegna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freese.
Freese dodges the punch combination from Mantegna.
Mantegna lands a left and a right that send Freese crashing to the mat, dazed. Mantegna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Louis Freese has been cut.
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!
Mantegna takes a swing at Freese's ribcage but misses.
Freese misses with a combination
and Mantegna counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Freese has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Mantegna!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poppa Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AS Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poppa Ping has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poppa Ping!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AS Kane!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ping throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
A combination from Ping does no damage.
Ping cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like AS Kane has been cut.
Kane shoots in but Ping avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane blocks a jab.
Ping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Ping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Ping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ping takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Ping connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kane - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Poppa Ping!
Poppa Ping retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi has chosen Step Down as his entrance music. Rodrigo Mendez 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Nicolosi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws a shot to the body.
Mendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mauricio Nicolosi has been cut.
Nicolosi tries to clinch up.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicolosi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendez lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolosi looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolosi clinches with his opponent.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but Mendez blocks with his arms.
Nicolosi gets underhooks to prevent Mendez's takedown attempt.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nicolosi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicolosi misses with a knee strike.
Mendez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez avoids the elbow strike from Nicolosi, against the cage.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolosi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicolosi missing with knees to the body.
Mendez tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
Nicolosi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendez's face.
Mendez wants a takedown.
Nicolosi effectively controlling the action here.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicolosi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nicolosi walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicolosi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mendez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicolosi. Nicolosi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Mendez there.
That has opened up Mauricio Nicolosi's cut even more.
Mendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi ducks straight into an uppercut from Mendez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Nicolosi manages to regain guard straight away.
Nicolosi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendez throws a strike but Nicolosi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendez is working an open guard so Nicolosi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolosi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicolosi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rodrigo Mendez has been cut.
Nicolosi is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Mendez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolosi.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolosi manages to avoid it.
Nicolosi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolosi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicolosi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendez scores with a one two! Nicolosi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolosi doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolosi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendez.
The cut above Mauricio Nicolosi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nicolosi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendez tries to bum rush Nicolosi with a series of wild strikes but Nicolosi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicolosi wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mauricio Nicolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolosi's head backwards.
Mauricio Nicolosi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez is looking to wear down Nicolosi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendez scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mauricio Nicolosi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Mendez!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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