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WFC 70 - Reverse the Sands PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Rush will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Rush!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rush to the ground. Penn is now in Rush's guard.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Rush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Rush!
Rush cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Penn looking to control.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rush.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing Rush from standing up.
Penn is striking off his back. Rush thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Rush in his half guard.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Penn to regain full guard.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rush advances to half guard.
Rush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rush lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Penn gets full guard.
Rush forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush working Penn over with strikes.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rush wants to stand up but Penn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Penn is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rush trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rush lands a nice short elbow.
Rush is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn!
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Penn prevents Rush from getting back to his feet.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Rush in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rush 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.
Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rush is on top in guard.
Rush working some strikes from top position.
Penn wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn has his foot on Rush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rush works his way back into a safe position though.
Rush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rush has picked Penn up and slammed him! Penn can't keep hold of the triangle and Rush manages to pass to side control!
Xavier Rush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rush cracks Penn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rush stands up from half guard.
Rush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rush tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn darts in and clinches Rush up against the cage.
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rush misses with a few strikes there.
Rush looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Rush. Those never looked like landing.
Rush loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
Rush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horrible takedown by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Penn has Rush pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rush manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rush smiles and moves away.
A combination from Rush does no damage.
Rush throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Rush shoots in but no luck this time.
Bj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Rush.
Penn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rush quickly recovers to half guard.
Penn is working for a kimura but Rush is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Rush is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rush pushes Penn off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rush ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rush displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn is rocked!
It looks like Bj Penn has been cut.
Penn bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rush comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Penn falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Penn was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Rush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuhoaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen We Made You by Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tuhoaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a series of strikes that have Tuhoaja backpedaling.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuhoaja looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuhoaja.
Tuhoaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden digs a good body shot into Tuhoaja's ribs.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuhoaja counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Tuhoaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuhoaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Tuhoaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuhoaja throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
Tuhoaja stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tuhoaja avoids the body shot from Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tuhoaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tuhoaja doesn't seem phased though.
Durden throws a one two combo.
Durden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Durden both land. Nice combination.
Tuhoaja is rocked!
Tuhoaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Tuhoaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuhoaja is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuhoaja ducks into an uppercut from Durden and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Durden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snow Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Howlett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Man!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howlett's guard.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Man!
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howlett controlling the pace for now.
Howlett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man working to try and regain half guard.
Man regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Howlett is taking a breather. Man says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Howlett controlling the pace.
Man is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Howlett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James Howlett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Howlett lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
Man throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howlett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Man misses with a hook.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Howlett is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howlett has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett kicks off Man and gets to his feet.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howlett's waist but Howlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Man missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Howlett. That snapped Man's head back.
Howlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Howlett - just one landing.
A big right from Howlett misses.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
Howlett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Howlett had a free shot at his head there.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snow Man.
Man throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Man looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snow Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howlett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Howlett.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett scores with a nice strike.
Man misses with a double jab
and Howlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Howlett throws a combination. Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Man misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
Man scores with a hook.
Howlett stuffs the takedown.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a looping left.
Man connects with a jab.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Howlett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howlett stalling in the clinch.
Man is working for takedown but Howlett is calmly controlling the position for now.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snow Man.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Howlett blocking some punches.
A short right from Howlett.
Man is trying to stall.
Howlett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man is breathing heavily.
Howlett avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man being controlled against the cage.
Man tries to stall but Howlett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Howlett.
Howlett gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Howlett prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howlett.
Howlett is pushing Man up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Howlett lands a right hand.
Howlett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Howlett scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man is rocked!
Howlett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Howlett finish him?
Howlett lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Man to his knees! Howlett keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Goodnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodnight comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Dreams . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
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275 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Goodnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodnight connects with a jab.
Goodnight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodnight manages to avoid it.
Goodnight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goodnight!
Goodnight tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Goodnight tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
Jones punching from mount but Goodnight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Goodnight manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goodnight because Jones loaded up on that one.
Goodnight tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodnight is working to get back to half guard.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Goodnight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones 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.
Goodnight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Goodnight manages to avoid easily.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Goodnight is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Goodnight tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Goodnight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones trying to control but Goodnight is having none of it.
Goodnight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Goodnight is looking to get to half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes but Goodnight is staying in there.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goodnight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goodnight shrugs it off.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Goodnight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Goodnight covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Le Petit Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus VonMueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss comes to the cage accompanied by La danse des canards. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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132 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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135 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Petit Criss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klaus VonMueller!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Criss tries to clinch but VonMueller moves out of range.
VonMueller throws a solid leg kick but Criss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at VonMueller.
VonMueller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Criss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Criss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from VonMueller.
VonMueller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and VonMueller wants it to stay on the feet.
VonMueller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Criss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Criss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Criss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
VonMueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Criss.
VonMueller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
VonMueller prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Petit Criss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Criss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. VonMueller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
VonMueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Criss.
Criss is trying to drag VonMueller to the mat but VonMueller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
VonMueller lands a body punch.
VonMueller scores with a hook to the body.
VonMueller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from VonMueller.
VonMueller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller has Criss pressed against the cage.
Criss drags the fight down to the ground.
VonMueller wants to get up but he can't break Criss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Criss working a defensive guard here.
VonMueller is looking to stand up but Criss won't let him.
Criss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
VonMueller is stalling in the full guard.
Le Petit Criss has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Criss shoots in for a double leg but VonMueller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Criss avoids the head kick by VonMueller.
VonMueller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Criss instigates a clinch.
Criss has VonMueller pressed against the cage, preventing VonMueller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Criss is looking to control VonMueller's arms but VonMueller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Criss has his back to the cage.
VonMueller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
VonMueller breaks the clinch.
Klaus VonMueller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from VonMueller
and Criss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
VonMueller lands with a left to the head.
VonMueller lands a nice shot to the body.
VonMueller is trying to stall.
VonMueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Criss throws a leg kick which misses VonMueller's front leg but catches the back leg as VonMueller tries to avoid it.
VonMueller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
VonMueller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Criss tries to clinch
and VonMueller counters with a right hand to the body.
Criss lands a leg kick that knocks VonMueller off balance momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. VonMueller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
VonMueller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Criss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VonMueller misses with an uppercut. Criss saw that one coming.
Criss looks for a takedown but VonMueller sprawls well.
Criss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by VonMueller.
Criss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. VonMueller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Criss wants to lay and pray for a moment but VonMueller keeps working.
Criss working the strikes but VonMueller uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Criss pulls his head out easily.
VonMueller pushes Criss off and gets back to his feet.
Criss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Criss tries to clinch up but VonMueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - VonMueller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
VonMueller circles away from the clinch attempt.
VonMueller jabs Criss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
VonMueller throws the left hand but Criss avoids the punch easily.
Criss wants to clinch up but VonMueller keeps it at a distance.
VonMueller lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
VonMueller throws out a powerful jab.
Criss is looking to clinch.
Jab from VonMueller.
A looping hook to the body misses from VonMueller. Criss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Criss tries to clinch up but VonMueller circles away and keeps his distance.
VonMueller cracks a nice hook into Criss's ribs.
Criss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Criss wants to clinch
and VonMueller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
VonMueller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Criss shoots in looking for a takedown but VonMueller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Criss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Criss.
Criss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by VonMueller.
VonMueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from VonMueller both land. Nice combination.
VonMueller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Criss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Criss doesn't manage to clinch there - VonMueller circles away.
VonMueller misses with a double jab.
VonMueller lands a nice shot that snaps Criss's head back.
VonMueller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Criss counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonMueller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Criss wants to clinch but VonMueller slips to the side
enabling VonMueller to counter with a crisp jab.
VonMueller lands with an uppercut that bounces Criss off the cage and back into rage.
VonMueller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
VonMueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
VonMueller blocks a head kick by Criss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus VonMueller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Criss tries to clinch but VonMueller moves away
and VonMueller counters with a straight right hand.
Criss fails with the takedown
and VonMueller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Criss has VonMueller up against the cage in a clinch.
Criss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through VonMueller's defenses.
Criss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
VonMueller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Criss just misses with a elbow thrown towards VonMueller's brow.
VonMueller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Criss wants a takedown but no success here.
VonMueller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
VonMueller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
VonMueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Criss tries for a takedown but VonMueller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Petit Criss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VonMueller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and VonMueller duly obliges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Criss.
Criss moves to clinch but VonMueller breaks away
and VonMueller counters with a straight right hand.
Criss closes the distance looking to clinch
and VonMueller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
VonMueller connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from VonMueller misses.
VonMueller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Criss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Criss with a lazy takedown attempt
and VonMueller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
VonMueller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VonMueller throws a series of strikes that have Criss backpedaling.
Criss looks to clinch
and VonMueller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Criss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
VonMueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by VonMueller.
VonMueller misses with a straight left.
VonMueller lands with a nice body punch.
Criss is looking to clinch.
Criss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Criss clinches.
VonMueller leaning against his opponent.
VonMueller prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for VonMueller to work.
VonMueller is trying to break the clinch but Criss is controlling him.
VonMueller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from VonMueller.
A right hand to the body from VonMueller.
VonMueller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller controlling the action here for a moment.
VonMueller is trying to maintain a safe position but Criss gets an underhook and turns VonMueller into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klaus VonMueller.
Criss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
VonMueller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Criss checks it well.
VonMueller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
VonMueller throws out a powerful jab.
VonMueller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Criss throws a nice looking combination but VonMueller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
VonMueller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Criss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from VonMueller lands.
VonMueller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VonMueller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts VonMueller, as that shot connected.
Le Petit Criss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Criss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from VonMueller.
Criss lands a high kick!
VonMueller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
VonMueller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
VonMueller with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller throws a combination that misses
and Criss counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Criss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
VonMueller stalling against the cage.
Criss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Criss jumps guard but VonMueller stands there with Criss around his waist. Criss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
VonMueller presses Criss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
VonMueller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Criss.
Criss gets control of VonMueller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Criss will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
VonMueller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Criss looking to control.
Criss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VonMueller stays in close to Criss's body and controls the position.
VonMueller stands and steps away. Criss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
VonMueller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Criss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. VonMueller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Criss tries to clinch but VonMueller moves away
and Criss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Criss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but VonMueller swivels and escapes.
Criss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
VonMueller misses with a two punch combination.
VonMueller scores with a hook.
VonMueller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Criss closes the distance but VonMueller moves to the side
and VonMueller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Criss slips a jab and a cross from VonMueller.
VonMueller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Criss. Criss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
VonMueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Criss counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
VonMueller breaks from the clinch.
VonMueller connects with a body shot that sends Criss's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as VonMueller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Criss doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Criss doesn't manage to clinch there - VonMueller circles away.
VonMueller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from VonMueller.
The fighters circling - VonMueller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Criss tries to score a power double leg takedown but VonMueller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Criss somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus VonMueller 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Criss closes the distance looking to clinch
and VonMueller counters with a straight right hand.
Criss wants to clinch.
VonMueller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Criss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
VonMueller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
VonMueller digs a good body shot into Criss's ribs.
A nice combination there by VonMueller.
VonMueller tests Criss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
VonMueller just misses with a punch to the body.
VonMueller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Criss slips a jab from VonMueller.
Criss misses with a takedown
and VonMueller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
VonMueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Criss has his takedown stuffed
and VonMueller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Criss slips under a jab from VonMueller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss shoots for a takedown but VonMueller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Petit Criss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VonMueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
VonMueller lands a head shot.
VonMueller looks to throw the jab but Criss is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. VonMueller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
VonMueller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klaus VonMueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
VonMueller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
VonMueller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Criss back to the cage. VonMueller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
VonMueller stuffs the takedown attempt from Criss. Criss gets slowly back to his feet.
Criss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VonMueller pinned against the cage. VonMueller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Criss forces VonMueller back against the cage and clinches.
Criss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
VonMueller tries to break the clinch but Criss is controlling the position.
VonMueller wants to get back to striking at distance but Criss won't allow it.
Criss tries to pull guard but VonMueller won't allow it.
VonMueller is working Criss over against the cage.
Criss stalling against the cage.
VonMueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VonMueller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Criss tries to clinch
and VonMueller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Criss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
VonMueller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Criss on the side of the head.
VonMueller jabs at Criss's body.
VonMueller stuffs the takedown attempt from Criss. Criss gets slowly back to his feet.
VonMueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Criss circles away quickly and effectively.
Criss doesn't manage to clinch there - VonMueller circles away.
VonMueller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Criss dodges the punch combination from VonMueller.
Criss walks into a stiff left hand from VonMueller.
VonMueller lands a right hook to the body.
VonMueller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Criss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Criss takes one to the chin there.
VonMueller avoids the head kick by Criss.
VonMueller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
VonMueller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Criss moves in looking to clinch but VonMueller pushes him off.
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VonMueller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from VonMueller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and VonMueller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Criss tries to clinch but VonMueller moves away
and VonMueller counters with a series of strikes. Criss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Criss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Criss avoids the head kick by VonMueller.
Criss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by VonMueller there.
VonMueller lands with a good body shot.
VonMueller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Criss's sensitive parts.
VonMueller scores with a punch to the head.
VonMueller tries to keep at a distance but Criss has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from VonMueller.
VonMueller wants to break the clinch but can't.
VonMueller looking to throw knees to the head but Criss is blocking nicely.
Criss misses with a knee strike.
VonMueller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Criss has hold of one of VonMueller's legs. VonMueller is fighting the takedown attempt but Criss gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Criss has gone for a leg lock! VonMueller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Criss's guard.
VonMueller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
VonMueller wants to control from the top but Criss keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller forces his way into half guard.
Le Petit Criss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Criss is staying active underneath VonMueller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
VonMueller content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Klaus VonMueller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Criss throws a sloppy head kick and VonMueller moves out of range easily.
Criss tries to clinch but VonMueller is having none of it.
Criss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonMueller throws a body kick that misses.
VonMueller lands a nice hook to Criss's body. Criss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
VonMueller with a jab.
VonMueller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VonMueller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus VonMueller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VonMueller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus VonMueller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jenson Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano has chosen The Mechanic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jenson Rawlins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jenson Rawlins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano wants to clinch but Rawlins slips to the side
and Rawlins counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rawlins is looking to advance position but Luciano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Luciano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rawlins is looking to escape.
Rawlins gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins wants to get back to full guard.
Rawlins is working hard here to advance position.
Luciano stands up from half guard.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Rawlins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rawlins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luciano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rawlins has Luciano in his guard.
Rawlins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to hold on but Rawlins pushes him away.
Rawlins wants to control the pace but Luciano is squirming around nicely.
Rawlins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Luciano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rawlins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawlins looking to control but Luciano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rawlins controlling the pace for now.
Rawlins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Luciano is surviving well by controlling Rawlins's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rawlins tries to control but Luciano wriggling away.
Rawlins looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenson Rawlins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rawlins keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rawlins avoids a kick to the body.
Rawlins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawlins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Rawlins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rawlins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenson Rawlins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano swings for the body but Rawlins moves out of range.
Luciano moves in looking to clinch but Rawlins pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawlins counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Rawlins trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano pulls Rawlins in close to prevent any damage.
Rawlins trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jenson Rawlins.
Rawlins throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Rawlins shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Rawlins shoots in looking for a takedown. Luciano tries to sprawl out of it but Rawlins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlins shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano wants to clinch.
Jenson Rawlins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Rawlins with that takedown attempt.
Charlie Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Rawlins or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano which made him look bad.
Rawlins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luciano tries to clinch but Rawlins is having none of it.
Rawlins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jenson Rawlins has been cut.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Rawlins.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawlins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jenson Rawlins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rawlins misses with a wild combination.
Rawlins looks for the body kick but Luciano saw that one coming.
Rawlins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Rawlins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawlins shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Rawlins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawlins.
Rawlins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Rawlins 's knee.
Sloppy strikes from Rawlins. Those never looked like landing.
Rawlins swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Rawlins avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins misses with a double jab
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawlins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rawlins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luciano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawlins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rawlins trying to control the position but Luciano is working away.
Luciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is not content to let Rawlins control the position.
Luciano struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano prevents Rawlins from moving into mount.
Rawlins trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Rawlins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawlins slows the pace down.
Rawlins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luciano, who protects the arm well.
Rawlins tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlins moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jenson Rawlins.
I think Rawlins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenson Rawlins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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30
192 lbs
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199 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shardlow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shardlow thows a body shot but no joy.
Bridge swings widly with a right hand
and Shardlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shardlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shardlow has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shardlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Bridge misses
and Shardlow counters with a body kick that stops Bridge in his tracks momentarily.
Shardlow misses with a low kick as Bridge jumps back.
Bridge misses with the body kick
and Shardlow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shardlow is trying to break the clinch but Bridge has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shardlow.
Shardlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bridge.
Bridge looking to stall.
Bridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shardlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shardlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bridge's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Shardlow. Those never looked like landing.
Shardlow lands a front kick.
Bridge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shardlow takes a step back to recover.
Shardlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shardlow misses with a head kick.
Bridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shardlow counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Bridge misses
letting Shardlow counter with a right hand.
Shardlow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shardlow moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridge blocks an uppercut.
Shardlow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shardlow pushes off an throws an elbow but Bridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shardlow as Bridge tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Shardlow fails to land.
Shardlow tries to circle away but Bridge has him pinned against the cage.
Bridge breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Shardlow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shardlow tries to land a body kick
and Bridge counters with a right hand to the body.
Bridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shardlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shardlow drives through and clinches with Bridge against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shardlow fails to land.
Shardlow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bridge avoids it.
Shardlow being controlled against the cage.
Shardlow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bridge is defending well for now.
Bridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bridge.
Shardlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shardlow.
Shardlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Shardlow is predictable there
and Bridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Shardlow lands a nice shot to the body.
Shardlow swinging wildly here.
Bridge avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
Shardlow throws a leg kick
and Bridge counters with a three punch combo that has Shardlow backing up. Shardlow nods at Bridge to acknowledge the strikes.
Shardlow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bridge.
Shardlow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shardlow throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Bridge misses
and Shardlow counters with a nice body kick.
Jonny Bridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shardlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bridge lands with a hook. Shardlow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shardlow avoids the head kick by Bridge.
Bridge misses with a body kick.
Shardlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shardlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shardlow is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Shardlow.
Shardlow scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shardlow clinches up with Bridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Shardlow is trying to break the clinch but Bridge has him pressed against the cage.
Shardlow tries a body shot but Bridge blocks it.
Bridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shardlow's elbow.
Bridge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shardlow up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Shardlow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shardlow.
Shardlow misses with a body kick.
Bridge tries to bum rush Shardlow with a series of wild strikes but Shardlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bridge lands with a slapping head kick.
Bridge misses with a kick to the body.
Shardlow scores with a jab to the body.
Shardlow looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Bridge throws a sloppy head kick and Shardlow moves out of range easily.
Shardlow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridge throws a big shot that misses.
Shardlow throws a body kick the misses
and Bridge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shardlow's knee momentarily.
Bridge throws a series of punches but Shardlow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow rushes Bridge and presses him up against the cage.
Shardlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Bridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shardlow throws a leg kick
and Bridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Bridge thows a leg kick but Shardlow checks it
and Shardlow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shardlow lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridge backwards.
Bridge lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Bridge.
Bridge manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Bridge does no damage.
Bridge misses with a right hand
and Shardlow counters with a head kick. That will keep Bridge thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big left from Shardlow misses.
Jonny Bridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shardlow drops his hands momentarily and Bridge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow pushes Bridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Shardlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridge looking to slow down the pace here.
Shardlow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Shardlow fails to land.
Shardlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Bridge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shardlow wants to stall.
A short right from Bridge on the inside.
Shardlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridge scores with a shoulder strike.
Shardlow breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge thows a leg kick but Shardlow checks it
and Shardlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shardlow on the side of the head.
A head kick by Bridge misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shardlow throws a head kick but Bridge moves out of range.
Bridge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shardlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shardlow drives through and clinches with Bridge against the cage.
Bridge is leaning against Shardlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bridge working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shardlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bridge breaks from the clinch.
Shardlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shardlow is breathing heavily.
Bridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow misses with a left hand
and Shardlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shardlow's calf.
Bridge feints a jab promting Shardlow to slip. Bridge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shardlow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shardlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Bridge finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shardlow misses with a hook
and Bridge counters with a head kick that drops Shardlow to the mat! Shardlow scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shardlow counters with a nice uppercut.
Shardlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Shardlow.
Bridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shardlow seems to have recovered his senses.
Bridge lands the left hand.
Bridge throws a head kick but Shardlow moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shardlow misses with a body kick.
Bridge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Shardlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bridge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Bridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shardlow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shardlow counters with a nice leg kick.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Bridge counters with a two punch combo.
Oooooh!!! Bridge has knocked Shardlow down with a huge combo! Bridge steps away and waves a wobbly Shardlow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bridge tries to land a body kick
and Shardlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridge throws a body kick that misses.
Bridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Shardlow pushes Bridge up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shardlow.
Shardlow is trying to break the clinch but Bridge is controlling him.
Shardlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shardlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridge.
Bridge lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shardlow.
Bridge tries to break free but Shardlow pushes him back against the cage.
Bridge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shardlow has him pressed against the cage.
Shardlow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bridge.
Shardlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shardlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Bridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shardlow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Shardlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridge avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
Bridge lands a jab to the nose.
Shardlow thows a leg kick but Bridge checks it
and Bridge counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bridge.
Bridge looks to throw the jab but Shardlow is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow lands a jab to Bridge's midsection.
Bridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Shardlow counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shardlow lands with a left to the head.
Bridge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shardlow has him pressed against the cage.
Shardlow pushes Bridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shardlow lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shardlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shardlow managing to block the knees to the body from Bridge.
Bridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bridge.
A left and a right from Bridge both land. Nice combination.
Shardlow delivers a nice body kick.
Bridge blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Bridge moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow misses with a combination
and Bridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shardlow ducks under a wild hook from Bridge.
Shardlow drops his hands momentarily and Bridge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shardlow takes a swing at Bridge's ribcage but misses.
Bridge throws a series of punches but Shardlow moves out of range.
Shardlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bridge misses with an uppercut
and Shardlow counters with a one-two to the body.
Bridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Bridge counters with a left to the body.
Shardlow blocks a head kick by Bridge.
Bridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Shardlow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bridge's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shardlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shardlow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shardlow moves into the clinch.
Bridge scores with a shot to the side of Shardlow's head.
Bridge just leaning against Shardlow, taking a breather.
Steve Shardlow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Bridge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bridge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bridge tries a body shot but Shardlow blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shardlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bridge backwards.
Shardlow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bridge avoids it.
Bridge is trying to break free.
Shardlow is looking to control Bridge's arms but Bridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shardlow has his back to the cage.
Shardlow has a couple of punches blocked by Bridge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Bridge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bridge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zjues Xhombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
258 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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29
267 lbs
16 - 4 - 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zjues Xhombre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xhombre misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xhombre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Xhombre is defending well.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson prevents Xhombre from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhombre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhombre tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xhombre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xhombre defending well though.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xhombre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xhombre wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson winds up and cracks Xhombre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xhombre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson prevents Xhombre from improving his position.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Xhombre tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson working over Xhombre with some ground and pound. Xhombre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xhombre is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson with the ground and pound but Xhombre uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnson passes Xhombre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xhombre taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xhombre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson breaks from Xhombre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Xhombre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Xhombre is in trouble!
Xhombre is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Xhombre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a big shot to the head and Xhombre winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Randall Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinhjo Babalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sinhjo Babalu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
163 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinhjo Babalu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz cracks Babalu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babalu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Babalu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babalu throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Babalu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babalu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babalu tries to clinch up.
Babalu with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Babalu passes into half guard.
Babalu trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz tries to roll over but Babalu keeps him under control.
Babalu is looking to pass Cruz's guard but actually Cruz recovers to full guard.
Babalu looking to pass the guard.
Babalu trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Babalu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruz controlling Babalu's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Kale Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babalu.
Jab, jab by Babalu - just one landing.
Babalu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Cruz throws a hook but Babalu blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babalu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Babalu counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily.
Babalu throws a lazy head kick
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babalu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babalu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Babalu! Cruz lets Babalu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Babalu is rocked!
Kale Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinhjo Babalu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babalu moves away.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babalu slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babalu throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Kale Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Babalu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Babalu down.
Cruz trying to control the position but Babalu is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz throws an elbow but Babalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz working away.
Babalu tries to control but Cruz manages to take his back.
Babalu trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Cruz scores with punches and elbows.
Babalu trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
Babalu wants to escape the position.
Cruz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Babalu pushed the leg off.
Cruz working for a choke but Babalu is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz avoiding Babalu 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Will Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Babalu is taking damage to the body and head.
Cruz avoiding Babalu 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Babalu wants to escape the position.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cruz.
Babalu rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Cruz trying to control.
Cruz has got one arm under Babalu's chin. This could be trouble... Babalu trying to control the other hand but Cruz gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Babalu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kale Cruz!
Kale Cruz is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vvierme Llamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Llamer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prodigy - Spitfire. 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
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vvierme Llamer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matae wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matae misses with a head kick.
Matae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Llamer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matae stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matae wants it to stay on the feet.
Matae slaps away a takedown attempt from Llamer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matae is looking to clinch.
Matae connects with a nice looking jab.
Llamer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matae checks it well.
Llamer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Llamer misses
and Matae counters with a low kick, right behind Llamer 's knee.
Matae throws a leg kick but Llamer checks it.
Llamer scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llamer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Llamer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Llamer is predictable there
and Matae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Matae.
Matae darts in trying to clinch
enabling Llamer to counter with a crisp jab.
Llamer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Llamer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llamer throws a leg kick
and Matae counters with a head kick.
Llamer misses with a low kick.
Llamer scores with a hook.
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Llamer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matae was well out of range. Poor timing from Llamer.
Llamer misses with a low kick as Matae jumps back.
Matae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matae is breathing heavily.
Llamer slips a jab and a cross from Matae.
Llamer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae is refusing to be controlled, as Llamer sits in half guard.
Llamer wants to pass to mount but Matae is defending the position.
Llamer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Llamer looks to land a strike but Matae avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Llamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matae is trying to keep Llamer in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamer throws and elbow that misses. Matae uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Llamer's guard. Nice move by Matae!
Llamer looking for a sweep. Not yet Llamer, not yet.
Llamer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Llamer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Llamer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Llamer working a defensive guard here.
Matae drops back looking for a leg! Llamer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llamer manages to kick Matae off! Matae jumps back into Llamer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Llamer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matae is one step ahead there.
Llamer has Matae pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Llamer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Llamer being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vvierme Llamer.
Llamer throws a body kick the misses
and Matae counters with a good low kick that Llamer was not able to check.
Matae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matae blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vvierme Llamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Llamer takes a swing at Matae's ribcage but misses.
Matae stuffs the takedown.
Llamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Matae scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Llamer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matae is keeping busy.
Llamer blocking some punches.
Matae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matae.
Matae lands a nice uppercut.
Matae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Llamers head.
Matae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Llamer is breathing heavily.
Matae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llamer or not.
Matae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llamer or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Matae.
Matae scores with a shoulder strike.
Llamer blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matae digs a right hand underneath Llamer's ribcage. Llamer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matae lands a right hand.
Matae lands a hook that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Matae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Matae.
Llamer blocks an uppercut.
Matae lands a right hand.
Matae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matae gets through Llamer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Matae on the inside.
Llamer throws a head punch that misses.
Matae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matae scores with a shot to the side of Llamer's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matae.
Matae lands a shot to the body.
Matae is working Llamer over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matae lands with a short shot to the head.
Matae working aggressively here.
Matae misses with a punch on the inside.
Matae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Matae lands a shoulder strike.
Matae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Matae as the two fighters clinch.
Matae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Llamers head.
A nice left hand lands by Matae.
Matae misses with a punch on the inside.
Matae lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matae works on Llamer's body with a couple of short punches.
Matae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matae lands an uppercut.
Matae lands a nice uppercut.
Matae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matae misses with some punches.
Matae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Llamer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Matae fails to land.
Matae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Matae scores with a hook to the body.
Matae is leaning against Llamer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yokida Matae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Matae as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Matae.
A body shot lands from Matae.
Matae digs a right hand into Llamer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Llamer's gas tank.
Matae lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Matae.
Matae throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Matae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Matae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matae gets through Llamer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matae.
Nice body punch from Matae.
Matae pushes Llamer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matae lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matae lands a shoulder strike.
Matae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Matae.
Matae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Llamer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matae gets through Llamer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Llamer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matae is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yokida Matae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vvierme Llamer.
Matae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matae lands a body shot.
Matae gets through Llamer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llamer or not.
Matae lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Matae.
Matae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Matae.
A left hand lands to the body for Matae.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matae.
Matae blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matae misses with a punch on the inside.
Llamer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matae prevents it.
Matae is leaning against Llamer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Matae.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Matae.
Matae lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Matae.
Matae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llamer or not.
Matae pushes Llamer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matae.
Matae pushes Llamer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matae lands a hook that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Matae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llamer can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Matae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matae misses with some punches.
Llamer taking a breather.
Matae scores with a shoulder strike.
Llamer misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokida Matae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
That's time! Matae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Llamer misses with a jab to the body
and Matae counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Llamer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matae throws a head kick that Llamer semi-blocks.
Llamer misses with a left hand
and Matae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Llamer's knee momentarily.
Matae doesn't manage to clinch there - Llamer circles away.
Matae tries a head kick but it misses.
Llamer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Llamer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vvierme Llamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llamer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Llamer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matae lands a high kick!
Llamer misses with a hook
and Matae counters with a nice uppercut.
Llamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Llamer thows a leg kick but Matae checks it
and Matae counters with an inside leg kick.
Llamer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae lands a nice shot to the body.
Matae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Llamer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Llamer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vvierme Llamer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matae doesn't manage to clinch there - Llamer circles away.
A left and a right from Matae both land. Nice combination.
Matae wants to clinch up but Llamer keeps it at a distance.
Matae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Llamer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matae has time to react.
Llamer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matae throws an off balance right hand
and Llamer counters with an outside leg kick.
Yokida Matae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llamer circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamer drops his hands momentarily and Matae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matae with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matae.
A low kick from Llamer misses
and Matae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Llamer wants to slow Matae down by chopping away at his legs.
Matae doesn't manage to clinch there - Llamer circles away.
Llamer shoots in for a double leg but Matae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Llamer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matae manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Matae moves to clinch but Llamer breaks away
and Llamer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae has managed to clinch.
Matae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matae.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matae as Llamer tries to tie him up.
Matae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Llamer has Matae pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Llamer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matae tumbling to the mat - Llamer dives into Matae's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matae is pulling down on Llamer's head. It's preventing any offense from Llamer, at least for the moment.
Matae looking to control.
Matae working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Llamer.
Llamer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matae is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matae would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Llamer looking to control.
Matae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llamer is keeping the position for now.
Llamer is trying to keep Matae in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matae throws a left and a right that both miss
and Llamer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Matae there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yokida Matae did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
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.
Matae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Matae tenderised Llamer's leg. Llamer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Llamer.
Matae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matae throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Llamer counters with a nice body shot.
Matae throws a head kick that misses
and Llamer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Llamer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matae is staying active underneath Llamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matae gets full guard.
Matae has momentary wrist control but Llamer slips an elbow through the middle.
Llamer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Llamer stops Matae from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Llamer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matae keeping moving, preventing Llamer from controlling successfully.
Matae being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vvierme Llamer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Llamer misses with a leg kick
and Matae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Llamer throws a series of punches but Matae moves out of range.
Llamer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Llamer thows a leg kick but Matae checks it
and Matae counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Llamer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamer keeps the fight on the outside.
Matae slips a jab and a cross from Llamer.
Llamer scores with a spinning back kick!
Matae tries to clinch but Llamer moves out of range.
A low kick from Llamer is predictable there
and Matae counters with a head kick. That will keep Llamer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Llamer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matae pushes Llamer up against the cage in a clinch.
Llamer slows down the pace here.
Llamer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matae lands a body shot.
Llamer gets through Matae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Llamer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matae prevents the takedown attempt.
Llamer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matae pushes Llamer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matae lands a hook that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matae.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matae digs a right hand into Llamer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Llamer's gas tank.
Matae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matae works on Llamer's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Matae.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matae lands a nice uppercut.
Matae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
A right hand to the body from Matae.
Matae lands a body shot.
Llamer is looking to break free of the clinch but Matae has double underhooks.
Matae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matae lands a body punch.
Matae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matae.
Matae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matae misses with some punches.
Matae pushes Llamer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matae scores with a hook to the body.
Matae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Llamer blocking some punches.
Matae throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamer.
Llamer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matae throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamer.
Llamer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matae's elbow.
Matae lands with a right to the head.
Matae scores with a shot to the side of Llamer's head.
Matae lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Matae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matae presses Llamer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matae lands a hook that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Matae is leaning against Llamer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matae digs a right hand into Llamer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Llamer's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matae.
A right handed body shot lands from Matae.
Nice body punch from Matae.
Llamer takes a shot to the head.
Matae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Matae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Llamer blocking some punches.
Matae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matae pushes Llamer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matae throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Matae.
Matae lands a hook that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
Matae misses with some punches.
Llamer swings wildly with an uppercut but Matae uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokida Matae had his way with Vvierme Llamer in that round.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matae throws a nice looking combination but Llamer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Llamer.
Llamer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Llamer misses.
Llamer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matae wants to clinch.
A left lands for Llamer.
Both fighters circling a little - Llamer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matae throws the kick towards the body but Llamer avoids it.
Llamer thuds his shin into the meat of Matae's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer throws the kick towards the body but Matae avoids it.
Llamer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Llamer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A big left from Llamer misses.
Matae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Llamer is looking to slow Matae down with leg kicks.
Llamer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matae sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Llamer somewhat.
Yokida Matae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vvierme Llamer.
Llamer throws a sloppy body shot
and Matae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Llamer misses with a leg kick
and Matae counters by moving into the clinch.
Matae pushes Llamer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Llamer fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matae.
Matae lands a shoulder strike.
Llamer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Llamer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llamer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Llamer backwards.
It looks like Vvierme Llamer has been cut.
Matae lands a shoulder strike.
Matae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matae 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!
Matae gets through Llamer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Llamer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Matae.
Matae will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Llamer.
Still in the clinch, Matae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Llamer has had enough of the clinch but Matae keeps him there for the moment.
Matae lands a shot to the body.
Yokida Matae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matae is leaning against Llamer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Matae.
Llamer tries a body shot but Matae blocks it.
Llamer looking for a takedown.
Matae is working Llamer over against the cage.
Matae lands a right hand.
Matae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Llamer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Matae as the two fighters clinch.
Matae lands a shoulder strike.
Matae works on Llamer's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Matae on the inside.
Matae lands a nice uppercut.
Llamer trying to stall but Matae improves his position.
Llamer takes a shot to the head.
Llamer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matae is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Matae.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matae.
Matae lands a nice uppercut.
Matae stops a takedown attempt from Llamer.
Matae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Llamer blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matae digs a right hand into Llamer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Llamer's gas tank.
A short left from Matae.
A frustrated look appears on Llamer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Matae.
Llamer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Llamer effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Matae.
A body shot lands from Matae.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Llamer.
Llamer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matae pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Llamer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yokida Matae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matae 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 49:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yokida Matae!
Yokida Matae is the new heavyweight champion!
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