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GSF 91 Bangizwe vs Furnival PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jae Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesset comes to the cage accompanied by Grave Digger - Valhalla. Deagle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swedish House Mafia - Miami 2 Ibiza kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jae Deagle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Deagle!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nesset looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deagle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nesset counters with an outside leg kick.
Nesset throws a hook but Deagle avoids it easily.
No luck for Deagle with that takedown attempt.
Deagle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nesset checks it well.
Deagle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nesset counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deagle swings widly with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nesset swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deagle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deagle has a takedown stuffed.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deagle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Deagle is predictable there
and Nesset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deagle misses with a left hand
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deagle.
Deagle works Nesset's body with a nice hook.
Deagle throws a sloppy body shot
and Nesset counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deagle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnfinn Nesset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jae Deagle.
Deagle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nesset counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deagle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deagle.
Deagle throws a leg kick
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deagle misses with a takedown attempt
and Nesset counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deagle looks gassed!
Deagle ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
Arnfinn Nesset is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nesset fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deagle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deagle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nesset.
It looks like Jae Deagle has been cut.
Deagle throws a leg kick which misses Nesset's front leg but catches the back leg as Nesset tries to avoid it.
Nesset throws a chopping leg kick but Deagle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nesset scores with a decent looking hook.
Deagle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nesset attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nesset scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deagle doesn't seem bothered though.
Nesset is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nesset throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deagle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle throws a leg kick
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nesset.
Nesset scores with a decent looking hook.
Nesset lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deagle takes one to the chin there.
Deagle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nesset is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Deagle.
Nesset jabs Deagle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Deagle takes one to the side of the head.
Nesset stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nesset wants it to stay on the feet.
Nesset scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nesset is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nesset tries to clinch but Deagle moves out of range.
Deagle throws a leg kick
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deagle misses with a takedown attempt
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
Deagle misses with an uppercut
and Nesset counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Nesset.
Deagle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nesset in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Nesset.
Nesset breaks the clinch.
Nesset scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Deagle is predictable there
and Nesset counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deagle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesset lands a two punch combo.
Nesset cracks a nice hook into Deagle's ribs.
A low kick from Deagle is predictable there
and Nesset makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jae Deagle's cut.
That's time! Nesset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deagle's head backwards.
Nesset fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Deagle tried to score with a low kick but Nesset checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deagle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nesset has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nesset and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deagle throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
Deagle throws a poor cross that misses
and Nesset counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Deagle misses
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Jae Deagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nesset darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deagle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand.
Deagle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Deagle is breathing heavily.
Deagle throws a leg kick
and Nesset cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deagle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Deagle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnfinn Nesset is winning the standup battle so far.
Deagle misses with a lunging right hand
and Nesset counters with a left to the body.
Deagle misses with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
Nesset uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deagle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deagle throws a right hand that misses
and Nesset counters with a slapping leg kick.
Deagle thows a leg kick but Nesset checks it
and Nesset counters with a right hand to the body.
Deagle throws an off balance right hand
and Nesset counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nesset.
Deagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nesset stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset managing to block the knees to the body from Deagle.
Deagle taking a breather.
Nesset prevents a body shot from Deagle.
Deagle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nesset avoids it.
Nesset lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nesset lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deagle.
Nesset prevents a body shot from Deagle.
Nesset lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nesset presses Deagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nesset works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deagle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nesset on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nesset scores with a shoulder strike.
Deagle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Deagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nesset lands with a short shot to the head.
Nesset cracks Deagle with a nice body shot.
Nesset blocks an elbow strike.
Deagle blocks a body shot from Nesset.
Nesset misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nesset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deagle throws a lazy head kick
and Nesset counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Deagle misses
and Nesset counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deagle thinking.
Deagle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nesset changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nesset lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset connects with the punch.
Nesset displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deagle.
Nesset is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deagle can do to turn this around?
Nesset feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deagle's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nesset closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Deagle misses with an uppercut
and Nesset counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deagle thinking.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deagle's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesset tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nesset lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jae Deagle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Deagle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nesset counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nesset works Deagle's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Nesset.
Deagle thows a leg kick but Nesset checks it
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesset lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nesset fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nesset tests Deagle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nesset punishes Deagle's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset throws out a powerful jab.
Deagle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nesset stuns Deagle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deagle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deagle misses with a shot to the body
and Nesset makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nesset scoring well with a low kick there.
Nesset digs a good body shot into Deagle's ribs.
Deagle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deagle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Deagle misses
and Nesset counters by clinching up.
Nesset is working Deagle over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Nesset on the inside.
Jae Deagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesset stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Deagle.
Deagle trying to land knees to the body.
Deagle has a couple of punches blocked by Nesset.
Nesset lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Nesset as the two fighters clinch.
Deagle trying to control the position but instead, Nesset has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deagle into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Deagle throws an elbow but misses.
Deagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Deagle.
Deagle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nesset avoids it.
Deagle presses Nesset against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset tries to throw a body punch but Deagle avoids it by throwing Nesset back against the cage.
Deagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deagle throws an elbow that misses.
Nesset's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nesset pushes Deagle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Deagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nesset presses Deagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nesset avoiding damage as Deagle throws knees to the body.
Deagle effectively controlling the action here.
Nesset lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deagle.
A right hook to the body lands for Nesset.
Deagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Nesset.
Nesset throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nesset digs a right hand underneath Deagle's ribcage. Deagle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deagles head.
Deagle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nesset managing to block the knees to the body from Deagle.
Nesset effectively controlling the action here.
Deagle tries a knee to the head but Nesset blocks it.
Nesset manages to break the clinch.
Nesset scores with the left hand. Deagle knows he should have avoided that one.
Deagle fails with the takedown
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nesset throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Nesset.
Nesset scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnfinn Nesset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nesset 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnfinn Nesset!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Riesling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Vachon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yannick Riesling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riesling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vachon throws a jab when Riesling was well out of range.
Riesling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vachon is fending him off so far but Riesling persists. Nope, Vachon circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riesling.
Vachon throws a right hand that misses
and Riesling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vachon's guard.
Riesling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vachon is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riesling's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riesling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vachon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riesling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riesling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riesling drops back looking for a leg! Vachon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vachon manages to kick Riesling off! Riesling jumps back into Vachon's guard.
Vachon keeping moving, preventing Riesling from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vachon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Riesling drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vachon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vachon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vachon!
Riesling sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Riesling 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.
Riesling is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riesling is looking to control Vachon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riesling avoid being mounted?
Vachon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riesling keeps working.
Riesling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vachon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Riesling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vachon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riesling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vachon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riesling, into his guard.
Vachon wants to stand but Riesling is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riesling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vachon is aware though and is defending well.
Vachon postures up.
Riesling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vachon is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Riesling is working hard here to advance position.
Riesling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vachon's guard.
Riesling sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vachon's guard.
Vachon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vachon.
Riesling is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vachon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vachon has escaped and now he's on top!
Vachon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vachon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yannick Riesling will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vachon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vachon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vachon misses with a shot to the body
and Riesling counters with a single leg into guard. Vachon didn't expect that.
Riesling has gone for a leg lock! Vachon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riesling's guard.
Riesling has a closed guard, preventing Vachon from standing up.
Vachon preventing the sweep.
Vachon postures up.
Vachon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riesling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riesling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vachon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riesling is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon wants to stand but Riesling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vachon postures up.
Riesling looking for a sweep. Not yet Riesling, not yet.
Riesling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vachon defends well.
Riesling wants to sweep here but Vachon controlling him for the moment.
Riesling is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vachon rolls with it to try and escape but Riesling cranks on the arm and Vachon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yannick Riesling!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Ashes They Shall Reap. 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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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Richard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Richard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richard works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richard counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Richard counters with a nice body shot.
Carter is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard throws a shot to the body.
Richard lands with a hook. Carter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
Carter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Richard is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Carter keeping full guard, as Richard tries to pass.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
Carter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richard trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Richard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Richard advances to half guard.
Richard controlling the pace.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.
Richard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Richard wanted to stand there but Carter had control of the position.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to Carter's brow.
Richard is sitting in close to Carter's body. Carter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Richard is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Richard is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jasmin Bonsant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonsant comes to the cage accompanied by The Animal. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasmin Bonsant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Crackson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackson has managed to clinch.
Crackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonsant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonsant.
Bonsant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crackson up against the cage.
Crackson gets underhooks to prevent Bonsant's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonsant or not.
Bonsant can't find room to land a body shot as Crackson controls the action.
Crackson has a couple of punches blocked by Bonsant.
Crackson has a couple of punches blocked by Bonsant.
A nice left hand lands by Crackson.
Crackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crackson.
Bonsant tries to circle away but Crackson has him pinned against the cage.
Crackson managing to block the knees to the body from Bonsant.
Crackson can't find room to land a body shot as Bonsant controls the action.
Crackson lands an elbow just above Bonsant 's eye.
It looks like Jasmin Bonsant has been cut.
Crackson throws a head punch that misses.
Crackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonsant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards.
Crackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonsant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson closes the distance and clinches.
Bonsant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonsant misses with a combination
and Crackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Crackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Crackson moves into the clinch.
Crackson working aggressively here.
Bonsant misses with a punch to the body.
Crackson pushes Bonsant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonsant misses with a punch on the inside.
Crackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crackson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crackson throws an elbow but misses.
Crackson presses Bonsant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crackson lands a right hand.
Crackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonsant's elbow.
Bonsant goes for a takedown attempt but Crackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson throws a head punch that misses.
Crackson pushes Bonsant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Crackson lands an elbow just above Bonsant 's eye.
Crackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonsant takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bonsant as Crackson tries to tie him up.
Crackson presses Bonsant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonsant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jasmin Bonsant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackson rushes Bonsant and presses him up against the cage.
Crackson blocks a body shot from Bonsant.
Bonsant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonsant working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bonsant takes an elbow to the temple.
Crackson cracks Bonsant with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Crackson.
Bonsant is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonsant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Crackson.
Crackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crackson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Crackson.
Jasmin Bonsant's cut is getting worse.
Crackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonsant is looking to break free of the clinch but Crackson has double underhooks.
Crackson lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Crackson.
Crackson is stalling here.
Crackson lands a nice uppercut.
Crackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bonsant up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Crackson digs a right hand underneath Bonsant's ribcage. Bonsant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonsant takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Crackson.
Crackson lands a right hand.
Crackson scores with a hook to the body.
Bonsant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Crackson.
A hook to the body from Crackson.
Crackson cracks Bonsant with a nice body shot.
Crackson stalling.
Bonsant misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crackson.
Crackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards.
Bonsant takes a shot to the head.
Crackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Crackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut.
That's time! Bonsant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonsant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crackson closes the distance and pushes Bonsant back into the cage.
Crackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Crackson blocks an elbow strike.
Bonsant misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Crackson - that landed with a thud.
Crackson digs a right hand into Bonsant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonsant's gas tank.
Crackson lands a right hand.
Crackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crackson lands a right hand.
Crackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crackson lands a nice shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crackson 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonsant or not.
Crackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Crackson lands a left hand.
Crackson gets through Bonsant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson leaning against his opponent.
Crackson is leaning against Bonsant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonsant taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Crackson.
Bonsant avoiding damage as Crackson throws knees to the body.
Crackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonsant's defenses.
Crackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonsant.
Crackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonsants head.
A body shot lands from Crackson.
Crackson lands a left hand.
Crackson presses Bonsant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Crackson.
Action Crackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crackson blocking some punches.
Crackson digs a right hand underneath Bonsant's ribcage. Bonsant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Crackson.
Crackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crackson is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crackson misses with the head strike.
Crackson blocks an uppercut.
Crackson landing knees to the body.
Bonsant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jasmin Bonsant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bonsant up against the cage.
Bonsant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonsant throws an off balance right hand
and Crackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonsant. That did some damage!
Crackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crackson connects with a leg kick. Bonsant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bonsant gets tackled into the cage by Crackson. Crackson maintains the clinch.
Crackson pushes Bonsant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Crackson.
Crackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crackson leaning against his opponent.
Crackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards.
Crackson lands a body shot.
Crackson pushes Bonsant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crackson lands a nice uppercut.
Crackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards.
Crackson lands an elbow inside that Bonsant shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Crackson as the two fighters clinch.
Crackson has a couple of punches blocked by Bonsant.
A shot in the inside from Crackson.
A hook to the body from Crackson.
Crackson gets through Bonsant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeez, Jasmin Bonsant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Crackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crackson stalling against the cage.
Crackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Crackson.
Crackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Crackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonsant or not.
Crackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonsant swings wildly with an uppercut but Crackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crackson.
Bonsant struggles to land a body shot inside as Crackson controls his hands.
Crackson lands with a left to the head.
Crackson lands an elbow inside that Bonsant shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jasmin Bonsant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Action Crackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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186 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Doomsday in a clinch.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Doomsday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Doomsday's takedown attempt.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doomsday is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.
Thompson gets full guard.
Thompson managing to control the position.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Doomsday controlling him for the moment.
Doomsday trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doomsday!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson prevents Doomsday from getting the reversal.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Thompson unloads with some shots from mount but Doomsday bucks and avoids them well.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Doomsday is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doomsday blocking the ground and pound.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Doomsday because Thompson loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to finish with strikes here!
Thompson landing shots from mount.
Doomsday tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doomsday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Doomsday takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doomsday is looking to escape.
Doomsday avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thompson.
Doomsday is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson throws some wild stikes that Doomsday manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson prevents Doomsday from getting the reversal.
Thompson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thompson landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Doomsday is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thompson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws some wild stikes that Doomsday manages to avoid easily.
Doomsday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson looking to finish Doomsday with some ground and pound. This is bad for Doomsday!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doomsday throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Doomsday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doomsday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson with a jab.
Doomsday fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Doomsday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Doomsday persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Doomsday misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doomsday eats them both and turns towards Thompson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Doomsday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Doomsday's head.
Thompson lunges at Doomsday with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doomsday's hand.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Doomsday shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doomsday misses with a body shot
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doomsday misses with a takedown
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doomsday misses with a body punch
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Doomsday is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Doomsday's ribs.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doomsday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Jet Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson cracks Doomsday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Doomsday shoots in but no luck this time.
Doomsday misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson works over Doomsday's head and body with a nice combination.
Doomsday is rocked!
Thompson drops Doomsday with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thompson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Beaulieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tidal Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaulieu comes into the arena with Anonymus - Prosternez-vous blaring out of the sound system. Wave has chosen Comfortably Numb Solo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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25
211 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Beaulieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tidal Wave!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaulieu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beaulieu connects with a body shot that sends Wave's belly button to the back.
Beaulieu clobbers Wave with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wave has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wave there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Beaulieu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wave looks to land a right hand but Beaulieu moved out of range.
Beaulieu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wave counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wave.
Beaulieu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beaulieu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beaulieu trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wave makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wave wants to control from the top but Beaulieu keeps moving.
Wave postures up in Beaulieu's guard and throws a big left but Beaulieu blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave throwing strikes from guard but Beaulieu blocks nicely.
Wave thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beaulieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wave.
Beaulieu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beaulieu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beaulieu controlling the position.
Wave trying to control but Beaulieu is working from the bottom.
Beaulieu is trying to keep Wave in close.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pat Beaulieu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wave takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beaulieu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wave counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wave scores with a body shot.
Pat Beaulieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaulieu is breathing heavily.
Beaulieu misses the body punch
and Wave counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wave keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wave wants to control but Beaulieu is keeping him busy.
Wave is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wave not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wave missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wave is keen to just control but Beaulieu is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wave lands a nice short elbow.
Wave is nestled in close to Beaulieu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wave with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wave throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wave lands a nice short elbow.
Wave is keen to just control but Beaulieu is a slippery customer.
Wave thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beaulieu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wave on the ground.
Wave throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wave lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wave looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beaulieu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wave.
Beaulieu wants to get back to full guard.
Beaulieu pushes Wave off looking to stand but Wave dives back in and keeps control.
Wave slips a nice elbow through Beaulieu's hands, connecting with Beaulieu's forehead.
Wave looks to land a strike but Beaulieu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wave postures up in Beaulieu's guard and throws a big left but Beaulieu blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wave working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wave advances position into side control!
Wave working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tidal Wave dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wave misses the shot to the body.
Beaulieu throws out a loose jab but Wave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wave ducks under a wild hook from Beaulieu.
Beaulieu misses the body punch
and Wave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beaulieu throws a sloppy body shot
letting Wave counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wave.
Wave avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beaulieu misses with a wild body shot.
Beaulieu misses with an uppercut
and Wave counters with a thumping low kick.
Beaulieu wants to slow Wave down by chopping away at his legs.
Beaulieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Wave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wave shoots in looking for a takedown but Beaulieu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wave's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wave thuds a left hand into Beaulieu's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaulieu misses with a right hand
and Wave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beaulieu wants to clinch but Wave slips to the side
and Wave counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beaulieu lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaulieu is trying desperately to improve position.
Beaulieu taking shots to the head.
Wave lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Beaulieu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wave landing strikes from the mount.
Wave lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wave content just to control the position here.
Wave trying to control but Beaulieu is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaulieu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wave.
Wave lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wave lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wave landing punches.
Wave lands with some strikes.
Wave misses with a head shot.
Beaulieu is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave looking to finish Beaulieu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beaulieu!
Wave looking to finish Beaulieu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beaulieu!
Beaulieu is in a horrible position here. Wave smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wave cracks Beaulieu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wave misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wave is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaulieu is in a horrible position here. Wave smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wave working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Beaulieu turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Wave off and cradles Beaulieu's limp body as Wave celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tidal Wave!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Dmitriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitriev comes into the arena with Sukh Knight - Diesel Not Petrol blaring out of the sound system. Joh Jah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
215 lbs
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212 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonid Dmitriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joh Jah!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitriev shoots in and gets a takedown into Jah's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dmitriev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jah's guard.
Jah controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dmitriev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dmitriev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jah wants to get back to full guard.
Dmitriev seems to be working for a kimura but Jah defends the submission attempt.
Dmitriev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dmitriev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dmitriev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dmitriev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dmitriev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dmitriev working Jah over with strikes.
Dmitriev 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitriev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jah sees it coming and defends easily.
Dmitriev is looking for a kimura here.
Jah tries to get to full guard but Dmitriev has control of the leg.
Jah is trying is best to control the position here.
Jah is trying to control but can't.
Jah is controlling Dmitriev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dmitriev prevents Jah from improving his position.
Jah wants to control but Dmitriev is keeping busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joh Jah hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch but Dmitriev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dmitriev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dmitriev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitriev shoots in and drives through. Jah sprawls well.
Jah moves out of range as Dmitriev strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Jah.
Dmitriev walks into a left hand.
Jah throws a series of punches but Dmitriev moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dmitriev tries to bum rush Jah with a series of wild strikes but Jah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jah takes the fight into the clinch.
Jah tries a body shot but Dmitriev blocks it.
Dmitriev wants a takedown.
Jah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dmitriev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonid Dmitriev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dmitriev can't get the takedown.
Jah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jah fails to land.
Jah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitriev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jah lands a nice shot to the body.
Dmitriev is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jah.
Jah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jah cracks Dmitriev with a nice body shot.
Jah lands a nice uppercut.
Jah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jah is working Dmitriev over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jah.
Jah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dmitriev or not.
Jah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jah.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dmitriev blocking some punches.
Jah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jah pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jah misses with the head strike.
Jah lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jah.
A short body shot lands from Jah as the two fighters clinch.
Jah cracks Dmitriev with a nice body shot.
Jah misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jah.
Jah has a couple of punches blocked by Dmitriev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah lands with a light punch inside.
Dmitriev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jah is leaning against Dmitriev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jah lands a nice uppercut.
Jah pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jah digs a right hand into Dmitriev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dmitriev's gas tank.
Jah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
Jah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dmitriev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jah.
Jah pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jah digs a right hand underneath Dmitriev's ribcage. Dmitriev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Jah.
Jah lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jah.
Jah lands an uppercut.
Jah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dmitriev is rocked!
Dmitriev tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah 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.
Dmitriev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jah.
Jah swings for the body but Dmitriev moves out of range.
Jah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dmitriev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dmitriev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joh Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah staying out of range there.
Jah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dmitriev walks into a jab.
Dmitriev shoots in but no luck this time.
Jah tries to clinch up.
Dmitriev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dmitriev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jah is looking to clinch.
Jah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dmitriev misses with a takedown
enabling Jah to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Dmitriev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonid Dmitriev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jah connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dmitriev covering up! Jah comes in with a big uppercut and Dmitriev goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joh Jah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay comes to the cage accompanied by .. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Danny Knight enters the cage!
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25
287 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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240 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay has a takedown stuffed.
Flay misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Knight blocks the leg kick.
Flay misses with a hook to the body
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight catches Flay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Flay.
Flay throws a lazy head kick
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Flay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flay's head.
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!
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight swings for the body but Flay moves out of range.
Jab by Knight.
Flay misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Flay is breathing heavily.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flay tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Flay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danny Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flay scrambles back to his feet.
Knight stalks Flay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flay's face. Flay staggers backwards, shaken.
Knight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flay is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight lands with a right and another and another! Flay is in big trouble! Knight lands again and this time it's lights out for Flay! A quality knockout there for Knight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Knight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drake Aubrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aubrey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Over - Drake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
167 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Aubrey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Aubrey.
Aubrey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Aubrey's front leg but catches the back leg as Aubrey tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aubrey. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Aubrey throws a body kick the misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubrey scores with a push kick.
Aubrey throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Aubrey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aubrey scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aubrey misses with a head kick.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Aubrey throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aubrey.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Drake Aubrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aubrey thows a body kick. Thomas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aubrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Aubrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Aubrey moved away.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake Aubrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aubrey.
Aubrey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aubrey enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aubrey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aubrey looking to control.
Aubrey has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey working a defensive guard here.
Thomas trying to control but Aubrey is working from the bottom.
Aubrey controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Drake Aubrey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thomas lunges at Aubrey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aubrey's hand.
Aubrey is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Aubrey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aubrey checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aubrey.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aubrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aubrey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas moves nicely into side control.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aubrey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aubrey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thomas but great work by Aubrey.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Aubrey keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Aubrey controlling from the full mount.
Aubrey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aubrey trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Aubrey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aubrey looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Aubrey.
Aubrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aubrey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Aubrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aubrey lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aubrey scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Aubrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas wants to slow Aubrey down by chopping away at his legs.
Aubrey throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Thomas slips under a jab from Aubrey.
Aubrey throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aubrey's guard.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aubrey is keeping the position for now.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aubrey trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas trying to control but Aubrey is working from the bottom.
Thomas passes into half guard.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Aubrey won't allow it.
Thomas trying to control the action but Aubrey is working from the bottom.
Aubrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
That's two 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.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aubrey won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Aubrey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aubrey tries to get out of the position.
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Aubrey is working away.
Aubrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Aubrey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aubrey is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas uses his free foot to push down on Aubrey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aubrey.
Thomas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas has control of Aubrey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aubrey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aubrey looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thomas moves to take his opponent's back.
Aubrey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thomas gets his way!
Aubrey is keeping busy.
Thomas is not going to allow Aubrey to sit and survive in this position.
Thomas misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aubrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aubrey avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aubrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aubrey rather than just go for the knockout.
Aubrey misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Aubrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas shoots in but Aubrey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aubrey takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Aubrey avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aubrey. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Aubrey counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Aubrey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thomas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Aubrey is just out of range.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Aubrey throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Aubrey moved away.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Aubrey is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aubrey misses the shot to the body.
Aubrey is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Aubrey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aubrey.
Aubrey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Aubrey counters with an outside leg kick.
Aubrey tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
A low kick from Aubrey misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aubrey counters with a body kick.
Crunch! Aubrey slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aubrey.
Aubrey throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Aubrey moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Aubrey misses.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aubrey can pounce on him.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aubrey throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aubrey.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Aubrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drake Aubrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Aubrey cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Good leg kick by Aubrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aubrey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aubrey swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Aubrey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aubrey looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aubrey.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aubrey did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas is looking to pass Aubrey's guard but actually Aubrey recovers to full guard.
Aubrey working a defensive guard here.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Aubrey keeps moving.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Aubrey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aubrey!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Aubrey is having none of it.
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aubrey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jack Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Aubrey clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Aubrey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aubrey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aubrey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aubrey swivels and escapes.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas throws a head kick but Aubrey moves out of range.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aubrey at a distance.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Aubrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake Aubrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubrey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Aubrey there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Aubrey sprawls well.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Aubrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Aubrey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drake Aubrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aubrey moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a two punch combo.
Thomas shoots in but Aubrey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Aubrey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aubrey tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Aubrey cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Aubrey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aubrey throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aubrey finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body
and Aubrey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
enabling Aubrey to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aubrey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aubrey leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aubrey closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Aubrey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aubrey works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Aubrey as the two fighters clinch.
Aubrey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Aubrey lands a body punch.
Aubrey is working Thomas over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Aubrey lands an uppercut.
Aubrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey lands a left hand.
Aubrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Aubrey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aubrey obliges.
Aubrey trying to land knees to the body.
Aubrey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aubrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Aubrey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas pulls guard.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Aubrey tries to pass.
Aubrey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Aubrey postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Aubrey sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aubrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Aubrey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aubrey connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aubrey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aubrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aubrey lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Aubrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aubrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Aubrey scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aubrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aubrey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aubrey lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Aubrey.
Aubrey connects with a knee to the head.
Aubrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aubrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Aubrey had his way with Jack Thomas in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aubrey. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Nice uppercut there from Aubrey.
Aubrey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aubrey lands a nice looking body shot.
Aubrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aubrey.
Thomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Aubrey counter with a right hand.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas slips a jab from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy body kick from Thomas
and Aubrey counters with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aubrey counters with a straight right hand.
Aubrey connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aubrey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas trying to control the position but Aubrey is working away.
Thomas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Aubrey is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Thomas!
Jack Thomas is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Furnival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sexton Furnival!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furnival throws a leg kick which misses Bangizwe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bangizwe tries to avoid it.
Furnival scores with a leg kick.
Bangizwe moves away from the strike by Furnival.
Furnival thuds a left hand into Bangizwe's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Furnival.
Furnival takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Furnival misses with a body shot
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Furnival tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangizwe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick lands from Furnival.
Bangizwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bangizwe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Furnival to score with a decent uppercut.
Furnival throws a combination that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furnival cracks the inside of Bangizwe's front leg.
A low kick from Furnival misses
and Bangizwe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Furnival is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Furnival lands a nice looking body kick.
Furnival throws a leg kick but Bangizwe moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnival throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Furnival's knee momentarily.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Furnival counters with a straight right hand.
Bangizwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sexton Furnival seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Furnival.
Furnival moves in looking to clinch but Bangizwe pushes him off.
Furnival lands a jab to the head.
Furnival looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furnival tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangizwe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furnival misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe gets tackled into the cage by Furnival. Furnival maintains the clinch.
Furnival lands a body punch.
Furnival scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Furnival lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bangizwe takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Furnival on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Furnival.
Furnival lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Furnival on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Furnival throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bangizwe blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Furnival.
Bangizwe is trying to force a seperation but Furnival has the dominant position.
Furnival misses with a punch on the inside.
Furnival managing to block the knees to the body from Bangizwe.
Furnival controlling the action here for a moment.
Furnival tries to work over Bangizwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Furnival looking to throw knees to the head but Bangizwe is blocking nicely.
Bangizwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Furnival stalls.
Furnival continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bangizwe tries a knee to the head but Furnival blocks it.
The referee calls for Bangizwe to work.
Furnival taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnival misses with a punch to the body.
Furnival lands a shot to the body.
Furnival scores with a hook to the body.
Furnival misses with a hook to the ribs.
Furnival landing knees to the head.
Bangizwe is trying to push Furnival away but Furnival has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Furnival utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bangizwe is breathing heavily.
Furnival lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Furnival.
Bangizwe trying to stall but Furnival improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Furnival creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Furnival.
Furnival has Bangizwe pressed against the cage.
Furnival lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furnival works on Bangizwe's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnival on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bangizwe tries to break the clinch but Furnival is controlling the position.
Furnival looking to throw knees to the head but Bangizwe is blocking nicely.
Furnival leaning his opponent against the cage.
Furnival makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furnival tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangizwe avoids the damage to the body.
Furnival lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furnival tries to land a knee to the head but Bangizwe blocks with his arms.
Bangizwe decides to pull guard.
Furnival stays in close to Bangizwe's body and controls the position.
Furnival wants to stand but Bangizwe is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furnival preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sexton Furnival dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Furnival looks to clinch
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Furnival's knee momentarily.
Furnival feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bangizwe's calf.
Furnival throws a leg kick
and Bangizwe counters with a nice leg kick.
Furnival throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Furnival swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furnival motions for Bangizwe to come forward. Furnival throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Furnival is looking to slow Bangizwe down with leg kicks.
Furnival throws a shot to the body.
Furnival misses with a leg kick
and Bangizwe counters with a big head kick but Furnival shrugs it off.
Furnival is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bangizwe rather than just go for the knockout.
Furnival throws a leg kick but Bangizwe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Furnival misses with a left hand
enabling Bangizwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Furnival misses with a leg kick
and Bangizwe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Furnival clinches up with Bangizwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Bangizwe wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Furnival.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Furnival.
Bangizwe misses with a knee strike.
Furnival with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bangizwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Furnival just stands there and leans against the cage.
Furnival controlling the action here for a moment.
Bangizwe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Furnival crunches a lovely knee into Bangizwe's ribcage.
Sexton Furnival seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Furnival.
Bangizwe tries to pull guard but Furnival won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Furnival as Bangizwe tries to tie him up.
Furnival working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bangizwe breaks from the clinch.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Furnival.
Furnival is looking to clinch but Bangizwe is avoiding it.
Bangizwe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Furnival.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnival waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangizwe.
Furnival ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Furnival takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bangizwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Furnival lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sexton Furnival seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Bangizwe misses
and Furnival counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Furnival is predictable there
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Furnival's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Furnival is looking to clinch but Bangizwe is avoiding it.
That kick from Furnival tenderised Bangizwe's leg. Bangizwe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Furnival misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangizwe.
Furnival takes one to the side of the head.
Furnival tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Furnival misses
and Bangizwe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnival misses with a low kick.
Furnival cracks Bangizwe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bangizwe connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick
and Furnival counters with a three punch combo that has Bangizwe backing up. Bangizwe nods at Furnival to acknowledge the strikes.
Furnival connects with an inside leg kick.
Furnival misses with a looping left.
Furnival tries to clinch but Bangizwe moves away
and Bangizwe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Furnival loads up on a big right hand but Bangizwe slips the punch.
A low kick from Bangizwe is predictable there
and Furnival makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Furnival throws a wild body kick that Bangizwe sees coming a mile off.
Furnival has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangizwe.
That kick from Furnival tenderised Bangizwe's leg. Bangizwe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Furnival throws a body punch but Bangizwe moves out of range.
Furnival is looking to slow Bangizwe down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnival scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Furnival scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Furnival with a jab.
Bangizwe scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Bangizwe blocks the low kick.
Furnival does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Furnival lands a nice hook to Bangizwe's body. Bangizwe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furnival misses with a body shot
and Bangizwe counters with a head kick. That will keep Furnival thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bangizwe checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Furnival misses
and Bangizwe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furnival throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Furnival misses
and Bangizwe counters with a low kick, right behind Furnival 's knee.
Furnival scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sexton Furnival showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Furnival lands a nice hook to Bangizwe's body. Bangizwe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Furnival.
Furnival is looking to clinch.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
Bangizwe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Furnival swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangizwe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Furnival connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bangizwe scrambles back to his feet.
Bangizwe avoids the head kick by Furnival.
Furnival lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Furnival misses with a left hand
and Bangizwe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bangizwe fakes the leg kick and cracks Furnival in the body.
Furnival tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Furnival scores with a hook to the body. Bangizwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnival throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furnival scoring well with a low kick there.
Furnival lands a nice looking body shot.
Furnival fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangizwe manages to avoid it.
Bangizwe is looking to slow Furnival down with leg kicks.
Bangizwe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Furnival tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bangizwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangizwe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Furnival throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangizwe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick
and Furnival connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangizwe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Furnival swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Furnival's knee momentarily.
Furnival throws a lazy body kick
and Bangizwe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bangizwe thuds his shin into the meat of Furnival's side.
Furnival takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnival chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangizwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Furnival misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bangizwe counters with a good, hard body kick but Furnival shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furnival blocks a head kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangizwe delivers a nice body kick.
Furnival closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bangizwe counters with a good low kick that Furnival was not able to check.
Furnival darts in trying to clinch
and Bangizwe counters with a nice leg kick.
Furnival on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangizwe is looking to land body kicks.
Bangizwe misses with a head kick.
Furnival has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sexton Furnival has been cut.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick that knocks Furnival off balance momentarily.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick and Furnival moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Furnival is predictable there
and Bangizwe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bangizwe keeps Furnival at a distance using the push kick.
Furnival has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangizwe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bangizwe - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangizwe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Bangizwe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangizwe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangizwe.
Furnival tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Furnival tries to clinch up.
Furnival takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Furnival on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bangizwe throws a body kick that misses.
Bangizwe throws the kick towards the body but Furnival avoids it.
Bangizwe cracks the inside of Furnival's front leg.
A jab from Bangizwe does it's job there.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furnival takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bangizwe lands a front kick.
Furnival takes a kick to the side of the head.
Furnival throws a leg kick
and Bangizwe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sexton Furnival's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bangizwe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangizwe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Furnival throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangizwe counters with an inside leg kick.
Bangizwe throws the kick towards the body but Furnival avoids it.
Furnival throws an overhand right that lands on Bangizwe's shoulder, as Bangizwe tries to avoid the shot.
Bangizwe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Furnival's sensitive parts.
Furnival rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangizwe counters with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Furnival's calf.
Bangizwe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Furnival is able to avoid easily.
Bangizwe is looking to land body kicks.
Bangizwe tries to land a front kick but Furnival steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furnival takes a step back to recover.
Furnival throws a lazy head kick
and Bangizwe counters with an outside leg kick.
Bangizwe scores with a kick to the body.
Furnival is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe keeps Furnival at a distance using the push kick.
Bangizwe lands a glancing blow to the side of Furnival's head.
Nice uppercut there from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe throws a good cross that connects.
Bangizwe throws a nice head kick!
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but Furnival moved away.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
Furnival misses with a series of wild punches.
Bangizwe throws a head kick but Furnival moves out of range.
Bangizwe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Furnival throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangizwe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Furnival tries to clinch up
and Bangizwe counters with a head kick. That will keep Furnival thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe feints and then cracks Furnival's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furnival down.
Bangizwe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Furnival.
Furnival throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bangizwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Furnival throws a body kick the misses
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furnival needs to keep his hands up - Bangizwe had a free shot at his head there.
Bangizwe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bangizwe throws a wild body kick that Furnival sees coming a mile off.
Bangizwe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Furnival.
Furnival lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Bangizwe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Furnival throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bangizwe counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnival tries to clinch but Bangizwe moves away
and Bangizwe counters with a solid body kick.
Furnival misses with a head kick.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Furnival throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Furnival throws a leg kick
and Bangizwe counters with a good low kick that Furnival was not able to check.
Furnival fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bangizwe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Furnival takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bangizwe misses with the combination.
A head kick by Furnival misses
and Bangizwe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Furnival swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe misses with a leg kick.
Furnival thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furnival swings for the body but Bangizwe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnival throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangizwe.
Furnival throws a sloppy head kick and Bangizwe moves out of range easily.
Bangizwe is looking to land body kicks.
Bangizwe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bangizwe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Furnival on the side of the head.
Furnival throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Furnival moves to clinch but Bangizwe breaks away
and Bangizwe counters with a good, hard body kick but Furnival shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bangizwe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furnival avoids the head kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Furnival on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe had his way with Sexton Furnival in that round.
The cut man is working on Sexton Furnival's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick and Furnival moves out of range easily.
Bangizwe scores with a nice body kick.
Furnival looks to clinch
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the body from Furnival misses
and Bangizwe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bangizwe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Furnival.
Furnival throws a leg kick
and Bangizwe counters with a nice uppercut.
Furnival tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bangizwe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bangizwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangizwe throws a wild body kick that Furnival sees coming a mile off.
Furnival on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangizwe. Bangizwe obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Furnival checks a leg kick.
Furnival throws out a leg kick but Bangizwe moves out of range and Furnival only half commits.
Furnival is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Furnival misses the body punch
and Bangizwe counters with a low kick, right behind Furnival 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Bangizwe as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Furnival swings widly with a right hand
and Bangizwe counters with a good, hard body kick but Furnival shrugs it off.
Furnival stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangizwe.
Furnival on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bangizwe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangizwe delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangizwe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangizwe scores with a kick to the body.
Bangizwe misses with a head kick.
Furnival throws a big shot that misses.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick which misses Furnival's front leg but catches the back leg as Furnival tries to avoid it.
Furnival turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangizwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bangizwe scores with a head kick. Furnival tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Furnival tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bangizwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furnival misses the body punch
and Bangizwe counters with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick which misses Furnival's front leg but catches the back leg as Furnival tries to avoid it.
Furnival blocks a head kick by Bangizwe.
Furnival misses with a hook
and Bangizwe counters with a low kick, right behind Furnival 's knee.
Furnival throws a right hand that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick.
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangizwe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furnival takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
Furnival moves out of range as Bangizwe throws a body kick.
Bangizwe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bangizwe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furnival takes a step back to recover.
Bangizwe connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangizwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bangizwe looks to throw the jab but Furnival is out of range.
Furnival throws a leg kick
and Bangizwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Furnival takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Furnival slips a jab from Bangizwe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnival on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bangizwe misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Furnival blocks the low kick.
Furnival thows a leg kick but Bangizwe checks it
and Bangizwe counters with a nice uppercut.
Furnival misses with the combination.
Bangizwe scoring well with a low kick there.
Furnival fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the leg kick from Furnival.
A low kick from Furnival misses
enabling Bangizwe to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furnival throws a sloppy head kick and Bangizwe moves out of range easily.
Furnival takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furnival blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandla Bangizwe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bangizwe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandla Bangizwe!
Mandla Bangizwe retains his heavyweight title!
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