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OFC 94: Funakoshi vs Slay PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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242 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Mancini!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Mancini sprawls well.
Mancini looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Mancini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mancini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mancini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mancini is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
Mancini is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mancini's efforts to push away.
Mancini has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mancini tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mancini.
Mancini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mancini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Mancini didn't expect that.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Mancini blocks nicely.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mancini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Mancini blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working Mancini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mancini working a defensive guard here.
Jackson won't allow Mancini to sweep him here.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mancini has wrist control.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throws a strike but Mancini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mancini is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mancini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancini stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Mancini as Jackson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mancini. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Mancini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mancini as he jumps to the side.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mancini tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mancini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mancini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Mancini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mancini throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Mancini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mancini regains guard.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Mancini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Mancini!
Jackson is looking to stand up but Mancini isn't so interested in that idea.
Mancini postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Mancini stands up from Jackson's guard - Mancini perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mancini jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mancini misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mancini swinging wildly here.
Mancini tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mancini tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mancini takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mancini is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mancini is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Mancini misses with a two punch combination.
Mancini is breathing heavily.
Mancini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mancini throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mancini off to one side.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mancini 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!
Mancini dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kurt Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson looking to control but instead Mancini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mancini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mancini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mancini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mancini but Mancini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Mancini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mancini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mancini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mancini blocks the elbow strike.
Mancini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Mancini.
Mancini fails to land with a series of punches.
Mancini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancini misses with a combination
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mancini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mancini is keeping the position for now.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mancini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mancini's head.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mancini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mancini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Mancini has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Mancini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancini tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray Mancini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Mancini.
Mancini tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson has Mancini up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Kurt Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Mancini misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Mancini in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Something I Can Never Have. Dube has chosen The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dube. Those never looked like landing.
Dube throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dube throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Dube.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dube tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dube circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox shoots for a takedown but Dube saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Dube.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Dube's head.
Dube throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dube's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox trying to control but Dube is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube working a defensive guard but Knox manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dube is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Knox working the ground and pound but Dube is defending the strikes.
Dube is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knox controlling the position.
Dube is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knox has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dube defending against the ground and pound.
Knox wants to control but Dube is keeping him busy.
Knox fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Dube is defending well.
Dube isn't going anywhere.
Knox working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control but Dube is keeping him busy.
Dube is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knox has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Knox misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dube, who protects the arm well.
Dube tries to improve position but can't.
Dube prevents Knox from moving into mount.
Dube parries the strikes from Knox easily there. Knox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dube to escape.
Dube trying to remain calm as Knox controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Knox.
Dube wants to get back to his feet.
Knox tries to advance to mount but can't.
Knox working the strikes but Dube uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Knox is looking to stall here but Dube recovers full guard.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Dube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dube tries to avoid it but Knox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dube to the ground. Dube escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dube lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Dube looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox looks for a takedown but Dube sprawls well.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Dube defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Dube avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Dube misses.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Dube swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Dube.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Dube.
A punch combination from Dube misses.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Dube pushes him off.
Dube jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dube.
Dube fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael Dube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Dube circles away.
Dube throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Dube throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dube throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dube is breathing heavily.
Dube gets caught flat footed, as Knox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dube working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Dube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dube wants to stand and escape but Knox is having none of it.
Knox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Dube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mickey Knox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dube.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dube looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dube taking a bit of punishment here - Knox scoring with strikes.
Dube tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dube is not content to let Knox control the position.
Knox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Dube is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dube knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dube is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox tries to advance to mount but Dube denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Knox dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dube's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dube duly obliges.
It looks like Mickey Knox has been cut.
Dube throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Dube looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dube wants to break free but Knox has control.
Dube working hard to break the clinch.
Dube is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Dube wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Dube breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dube closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knox is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dube will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dube as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Dube has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dube pinned against the cage. Dube gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dube swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dube rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Dube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox dives in and grabs Dube's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dube pushes down on Knox's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dube swinging wildly here.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Dube.
A combination from Dube does no damage.
Dube takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Dube will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Dube.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dube misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dube lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dube paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dube misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dube keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dube paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dube misses with a wild combination.
Knox throws a series of punches but Dube avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Dube scores with a hook.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dube swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dube's efforts to push away.
Dube breaks the clinch.
Dube throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Dube misses its intended target.
Dube throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Dube avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mickey Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dube smiles and moves away.
Dube drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dube circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dube misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox feints and as Dube raises his hands in defense, Knox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox stops Dube from standing up.
Dube keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Michael Dube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dube keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Knox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dube misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Dube.
Mickey Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox throws a series of punches but Dube moves out of range.
Knox is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Dube.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Knox!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst comes to the cage accompanied by Stop What Ya Doin. Gracie has chosen I am ironman as his entrance music. Jeff Probst had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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153 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Probst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Probst moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Probst which made him look bad.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gracie.
Probst drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Probst pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Probst sprawls well.
Probst clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Probst obliges.
Probst creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Probst takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Probst landing knees to the head.
Probst lands a damaging elbow.
Probst leaning his opponent against the cage.
Probst with a knee to the head.
Probst holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Probst misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst is struggling to control the position.
Probst lands an elbow inside.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Probst is struggling to control the position.
Probst lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Matt Gracie has been cut.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Probst scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Probst.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probst stalls.
Probst scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Probst obliges.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Probst is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Probst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Probst wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Probst keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to control but Probst is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Probst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Probst tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Probst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie dives in and grabs Probst's left leg, looking for a takedown. Probst pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie is trying to push Probst away but Probst has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Probst stalls.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Probst with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Probst utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Probst finish him?
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Probst landing knees to the head.
Probst has Gracie pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gracie is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Probst - that's hurt Gracie badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gracie is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gracie doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jeff Probst!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Never Forget, Never Forgive... These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
153 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd tries for a takedown but Fanning circles away easily
and Fanning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fanning stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fanning wants it to stay on the feet.
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fanning lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Fanning.
Fanning tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Fanning just misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fanning lands in his opponent's guard.
Todd is pulling down on Fanning's head. It's preventing any offense from Fanning, at least for the moment.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Todd can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd pulls Fanning in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sweeney Todd.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd has his takedown stuffed
and Fanning counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweeney Todd.
Fanning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Todd with a poor takedown
and Fanning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fanning fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Fanning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.
Fanning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd shoots in looking for a takedown but Fanning manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd fails to land the takedown.
Todd moves away from the strike by Fanning.
A punch combination from Fanning misses.
Todd feints and as Fanning raises his hands in defense, Todd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fanning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todd defends it easily.
Fanning working for a triangle but Todd defends it easily.
Todd preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fanning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fanning is pulling down on Todd's head. It's preventing any offense from Todd, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sweeney Todd hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fanning throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fanning won't be happy with that.
Fanning prevents Todd from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd gets to mount! Fanning was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Todd avoids the attempt from Fanning to control.
Todd prevents Fanning from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Fanning that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Todd controlling from mount.
Todd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd avoids the attempt from Fanning to control.
Todd looking to ground and pound but Fanning is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Fanning will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fanning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd shoots for a double leg takedown but Fanning sprawls well. He's pushed Todd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd has a takedown stuffed.
Fanning looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fanning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mike Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweeney Todd.
Todd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fanning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Fanning.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Fanning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fanning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike Fanning is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Fanning.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a body shot.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Todd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fanning trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd can't do much from the bottom here.
Fanning is chipping away with strikes.
Fanning fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fanning is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Todd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fanning throws an elbow but Todd slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd is not content to let Fanning control the position.
Check out the look on Fanning's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fanning throws a strike aimed at the side of Todd's head but Todd avoids it well.
Fanning scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Todd to see if he's OK.
Mike Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fanning misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Todd struggling a bit here.
Fanning scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Todd to see if he's OK.
Fanning is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd is trying to get back to half guard.
Fanning taking a breather here.
Fanning has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Todd defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Fanning seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fanning cracks Todd with a big right hand but Todd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Todd parries the strikes from Fanning easily there. Fanning is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Todd to escape.
Todd regains half guard.
Fanning moves nicely into side control.
Fanning misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fanning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working.
Fanning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Todd's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanning passes to full mount!
Fanning landing shots from mount.
Fanning tries to control but Todd wriggling away.
Fanning dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd wants to hold on but Fanning pushes him away.
Todd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fanning lands a big elbow.
Todd is rocked!
It looks like Sweeney Todd has been cut.
Todd tries to lock up and control but Fanning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fanning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sweeney Todd'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. This is the final round!
Fanning throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Fanning throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fanning misses with a straight left.
Fanning misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd shoots in and drives through. Fanning sprawls well.
Sweeney Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fanning scores with a one two! Todd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fanning works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Fanning looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fanning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fanning tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Fanning takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Fanning is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning thows a body shot but no joy.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Fanning throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Fanning scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fanning scores with a punch to the head.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Fanning.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Todd or perhaps it was just good defense by Fanning which made him look bad.
Mike Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweeney Todd.
Fanning looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt - Fanning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
A big left from Fanning misses.
Todd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fanning closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Todd's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanning wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Sweeney Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd controls Fanning momentarily but Fanning frees himself.
Fanning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fanning is stalling in the full guard.
Todd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fanning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Todd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Fanning from controlling successfully.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fanning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fanning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fanning stands up over Todd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.
Todd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fanning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Todd is trying to keep Fanning in close.
Fanning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fanning.
Fanning works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanning working over Todd with some ground and pound. Todd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fanning missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fanning lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fanning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fanning has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fanning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryuzo Fukiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryuzo Fukiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacRally. Fukiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacRally has a takedown stuffed.
Ryuzo Fukiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRally feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fukiko pulls MacRally in to control the position.
Fukiko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fukiko is looking to stand up but MacRally isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacRally accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryuzo Fukiko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fukiko swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacRally counters with a takedown into side control.
Fukiko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, MacRally asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as MacRally stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukiko wants to get back to his feet.
MacRally is staying tight to Fukiko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nate MacRally wasn't active enough on the ground.
MacRally swinging wildly here.
MacRally showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukiko.
MacRally moves out of range of the strikes.
MacRally throws a lazy uppercut
and Fukiko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally darts in and clinches Fukiko up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacRally - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fukiko fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fukiko fails to pull guard.
Fukiko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacRally walks away with a smile on his face. Fukiko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuzo Fukiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRally fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fukiko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Ryuzo Fukiko has been cut.
Fukiko throws a nice looking combination but MacRally bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukiko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacRally circles away quickly and effectively.
MacRally throws a series of punches but Fukiko avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukiko throws a poor cross that misses
and MacRally counters with a nice uppercut.
MacRally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacRally.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Fukiko misses.
MacRally takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Fukiko misses.
MacRally shoots for a takedown but Fukiko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacRally cracks Fukiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryuzo Fukiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRally connects with a single shot there.
Fukiko cracks MacRally with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate MacRally dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryuzo Fukiko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacRally dodges the punch combination from Fukiko.
MacRally uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukiko.
Fukiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacRally.
Ryuzo Fukiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacRally uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukiko.
Fukiko looks to throw the jab but MacRally is out of range.
MacRally blocks a jab.
MacRally showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukiko.
Fukiko throws a hook but MacRally avoids it easily.
Fukiko misses with a double jab
and MacRally decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fukiko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacRally trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukiko controls MacRally momentarily but MacRally frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fukiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacRally.
Fukiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacRally sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fukiko counters with a straight right hand.
Fukiko stuffs the takedown.
Fukiko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRally avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukiko swats away the attempt to clinch by MacRally.
Fukiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacRally missing with a left hand there. Fukiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacRally throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukiko misses with a double jab.
Fukiko thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRally throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukiko counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukiko was well out of range. Poor timing from MacRally.
Fukiko misses with a looping right.
MacRally takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacRally misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from MacRally.
MacRally moves away from the strike by Fukiko.
Fukiko misses with a looping right.
MacRally misses with an uppercut.
Fukiko throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Fukiko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fukiko.
Ryuzo Fukiko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally misses with a hook.
MacRally throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukiko.
Fukiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukiko lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukiko misses with a body shot.
Fukiko slaps away a takedown attempt from MacRally, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryuzo Fukiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate MacRally.
Fukiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacRally moves away.
MacRally fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fukiko avoids it really well and circles away.
MacRally is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRally needs to keep his hands up - Fukiko had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuzo Fukiko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryuzo Fukiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fukiko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacRally backs up against the cage.
MacRally with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukiko to score with a decent uppercut.
MacRally slips a jab and a cross from Fukiko.
Fukiko throws a right hand that misses
so MacRally counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacRally trying to control but Fukiko is working from the bottom.
Fukiko wants to get back to his feet but MacRally is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate MacRally was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fukiko scores with a nice head shot.
MacRally throws a nice looking combination but Fukiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukiko drops MacRally with a left right combo! Fukiko follows him down to the ground into side control.
MacRally is rocked!
Fukiko is looking to take a break and control but MacRally is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacRally is looking to regain half guard here but Fukiko keeps moving and retains side control.
Fukiko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacRally will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacRally tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacRally keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryuzo Fukiko just wasn't active enough.
Fukiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacRally's head.
MacRally will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fukiko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacRally takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacRally fails with the takedown.
MacRally has a takedown stuffed.
Ryuzo Fukiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate MacRally.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukiko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacRally circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukiko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fukiko dodges the punch combination from MacRally.
Fukiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fukiko looks to land a right hand but MacRally moved out of range.
MacRally throws a series of punches but Fukiko avoids them all with ease.
Fukiko lands a nice shot that snaps MacRally's head back.
Fukiko's corner calls for a 1-2. Fukiko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacRally wants to clinch.
Fukiko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacRally is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukiko finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukiko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacRally seems to have recovered his senses.
Fukiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukiko cracks MacRally with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! MacRally falls to his knees and Fukiko doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuzo Fukiko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad of Worms. The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: Ludacris-Move Bitch. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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206 lbs
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30
202 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Scofield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scofield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown. Scofield tries to sprawl out of it but Carter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scofield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Scofield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Carter.
Scofield dives in and scores a takedown into Carter's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scofield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Scofield trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield passes into half guard.
Carter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scofield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scofield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
Scofield is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield works his way into side control.
Scofield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter reaches up around Scofield's neck trying to control. But Scofield takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Carter! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Carter is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Scofield celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Scofield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song. Johnson Juarez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kreegans misses with a combination
and Juarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kreegans fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreegans trying to control the position.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreegans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreegans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juarez advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kreegans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kreegans regains half guard.
Kreegans is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Juarez is trying to control. Kreegans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kreegans actively working from the bottom here.
Kreegans trying to hold on to Juarez's head to control him but Juarez postures up.
Juarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreegans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kreegans trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans pushes Juarez off looking to stand but Juarez dives back in and keeps control.
Juarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kreegans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juarez.
Juarez is trying to work for a kimura but Kreegans is defending well.
Juarez thows a huge punch but Kreegans dodges it nicely.
Juarez controlling the pace.
Juarez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kreegans as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreegans keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreegans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kreegans trying to control the position.
Juarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kreegans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez wants to clinch.
Juarez shoots in for a double leg but Kreegans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juarez tries to clinch but Kreegans moves out of range.
Jared Kreegans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreegans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kreegans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juarez manages to avoid it.
Juarez fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kreegans working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Juarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Juarez tries to clinch up.
Juarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kreegans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kreegans lands a lovely overhand right.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Juarez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kreegans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kreegans and Juarez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Juarez swings around for an armbar but Kreegans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Juarez's guard.
Juarez trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreegans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreegans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kreegans wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Kreegans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kreegans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans stopping the sweep attempt from Juarez.
Juarez trying to keep a closed guard but Kreegans is proving a slippery customer.
Kreegans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kreegans thows a big elbow that misses.
Kreegans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Juarez working for a triangle but Kreegans defends it easily.
Kreegans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kreegans working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Kreegans throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Kreegans trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kreegans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kreegans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juarez is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans is looking to improve his position but Juarez isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Juarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Jared Kreegans has been cut.
Kreegans gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreegans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez being controlled here momentarily.
Kreegans keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreegans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Kreegans keeps moving.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Juarez is working hard here to advance position.
Kreegans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jared Kreegans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreegans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juarez misses with a hook to the body
and Kreegans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnson Juarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jared Kreegans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kreegans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreegans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kreegans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juarez moves out of range of the body kick from Kreegans.
Kreegans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Kreegans or perhaps it was just good defense by Juarez which made him look bad.
Juarez closes the distance and clinches.
Juarez has picked Kreegans up - he's going for a ride! Juarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Juarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kreegans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juarez.
Juarez moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Juarez is trying to ground and pound but Kreegans uses the momentary lack of control by Juarez to regain half guard.
Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Kreegans tries to roll over but Juarez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kreegans is looking for a sweep. Juarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kreegans is concentrating on defense, preventing Juarez from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kreegans is trying to stand.
Kreegans tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jared Kreegans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juarez throwing shots but Kreegans is blocking nicely.
Juarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kreegans is just riding it out for now. Juarez eventually gives up the hold.
Kreegans trying to control but Juarez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans has one foot on Juarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kreegans throws a shot to the body.
Kreegans lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kreegans!
Kreegans throws a series of punches but Juarez avoids them all with ease.
Kreegans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Juarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreegans thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Kreegans lands a nice looking body shot.
Kreegans misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jared Kreegans.
I think Juarez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Juarez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korey Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jolley had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
154 lbs
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27
142 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korey Reid!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reid lands a glancing blow to the side of Jolley's head.
Jolley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reid throws a right hand that Jolley ducks under and follows up with a left that Jolley also avoids with ease.
Reid lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reid scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Reid.
Reid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jolleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jolley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reid counters with a right hand to the body.
Jolley is breathing heavily.
Reid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Reid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid throws a combination. Jolley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolley.
Korey Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reid is working the combinations to good effect here.
Reid lands a nice hook to Jolley's body. Jolley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid misses with a few strikes there.
Reid works over Jolley's head and body with a nice combination.
Reid throws a combination that misses
and Jolley counters with a shoot takedown. Reid fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jolley drops back looking for a leg! Reid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reid manages to kick Jolley off! Jolley jumps back into Reid's guard.
Reid manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Reid.
Reid misses with a double jab.
Reid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolley.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reid lands with a nice combination. Jolley backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jolley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jolley circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a series of wild punches.
Jolley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reid's waist but Reid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jolley off to one side.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reid sprawls well. Reid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jolley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reid misses with a series of wild punches.
Jolley slips a jab and a cross from Reid.
Reid throws a combination. Jolley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reid lands a nice hook to Jolley's body. Jolley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jolley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jolley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reid tries to avoid it but Jolley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reid to the ground. Reid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reid throws a right and a left that Jolley avoids nicely.
Reid throws a right and a left that Jolley avoids nicely.
Reid works over Jolley's head and body with a nice combination.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Reid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korey Reid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jolley fails with a takedown attempt.
Reid throws a series of punches but Jolley avoids them all with ease.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Jolley off the cage and back into rage.
Reid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
Reid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jolley counters with a three punch combo that has Reid backing up. Reid nods at Jolley to acknowledge the strikes.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jolley at a distance.
Jolley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Reid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reid thows a body shot but no joy.
Reid scores with a nice right hand.
Jolley ducks right into an uppercut from Reid.
Reid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jolley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jolley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reid misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jolley shoots in looking for a takedown. Reid tries to sprawl out of it but Jolley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jolley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reid pinned against the cage. Reid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid looks to land a combination. Jolley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reid lands a nice shot that snaps Jolley's head back.
James Jolley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid throws a one two combo.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Reid both land. Nice combination.
Reid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reid throws a right hand that Jolley ducks under and follows up with a left that Jolley also avoids with ease.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jolley on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Reid.
Jolley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
Reid looks to land a combination. Jolley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jolley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reid misses with the combination.
Reid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a series of wild punches.
Reid catches Jolley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jolley needs to keep his hands up - Reid had a free shot at his head there.
Jolley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reid's waist but Reid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jolley off to one side.
Reid swinging wildly here.
Reid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid scores with a three punch combo!
Reid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korey Reid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Jolley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reid lands the left hand.
Korey Reid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reid misses with a two punch combination.
Jolley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reid circles away.
Jolley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reid scores with a three punch combo!
Reid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reid as he avoids it easily.
Jolley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Reid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reid!
Reid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolley.
Reid throws a series of punches but Jolley avoids them all with ease.
Reid lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Reid misses.
Jolley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reid.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Reid looks to land a combination but Jolley avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid stuffs the takedown attempt from Jolley. Jolley gets slowly back to his feet.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid looks to land a combination but Jolley avoids it well.
Reid throws a series of punches but Jolley moves out of range.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reid but Reid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reid tries to bum rush Jolley with a series of wild strikes but Jolley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reid throws a series of punches but Jolley avoids them all with ease.
Reid misses with a double jab.
A combination from Reid does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid looks to land a combination but Jolley avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Reid.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reid.
Reid throws a series of punches but Jolley avoids them all with ease.
Jolley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jolley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reid looks to land a combination but Jolley avoids it well.
Reid cracks Jolley with a good jab.
Reid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley shoots in but Reid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reid misses with a two punch combination.
Korey Reid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jolley circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Reid.
Jolley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reid lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown but Reid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reid!
James Jolley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reid throws a right hand that Jolley ducks under and follows up with a left that Jolley also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korey Reid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korey Reid!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Slay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funakoshi comes to the cage accompanied by Martial Art Drum Beat. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slay's choice of entrance music: Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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161 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
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Cassius Slay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slay circles away.
Slay misses with a low kick.
Slay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Funakoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi connects with a body shot.
Slay takes a swing at Funakoshi's ribcage but misses.
Funakoshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slay throws a hook to the side of Funakoshi's head but Funakoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funakoshi scores with a body shot.
Slay lands a front kick.
Slay throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funakoshi digs a good body shot into Slay's ribs.
Funakoshi clobbers Slay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Funakoshi lands the left hand.
Funakoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Funakoshi lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funakoshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Slay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slay.
Funakoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Slay sprawls well. He's pushed Funakoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Funakoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slay throws an overhand right that lands on Funakoshi's shoulder, as Funakoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Funakoshi staying out of range there.
Funakoshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Funakoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funakoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown but Slay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funakoshi.
Slay misses with a body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slay throws a right hand that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slay swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Funakoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funakoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi thuds a left hand into Slay's body.
Funakoshi throws a body punch but Slay moves out of range.
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funakoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funakoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Funakoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funakoshi moves into the clinch.
Funakoshi prevents a body shot from Slay.
Funakoshi is working for takedown but Slay is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi can't get the takedown.
Funakoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Slay.
Slay tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it.
Slay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funakoshi's elbow.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown but Slay manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slay.
Funakoshi has Slay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slay working aggressively here.
Slay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slay lands with a light punch inside.
Funakoshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slay prevents it.
Slay tries to throw a body punch but Funakoshi avoids it by throwing Slay back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funakoshi.
Slay is pressed up against the cage. Funakoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slay down to the mat. Slay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slay misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slay misses with an uppercut
and Funakoshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slay throws out a leg kick but Funakoshi moves out of range and Slay only half commits.
Funakoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slay throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slay, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funakoshi. Slay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Slay catches Funakoshi right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funakoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Slay struggles to land a body shot inside as Funakoshi controls his hands.
Slay scores with a hook to the body.
Funakoshi blocking some punches.
Funakoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slay gets underhooks to prevent Funakoshi's takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funakoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Funakoshi is breathing heavily.
Slay tries to throw a body punch but Funakoshi avoids it by throwing Slay back against the cage.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown but Slay manages to get underhooks.
Slay misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cassius Slay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Funakoshi connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Slay misses its intended target.
Slay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slay.
Nice body punch from Funakoshi.
Slay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slay is looking to clinch but Funakoshi is avoiding it.
Slay misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi moves in looking to clinch but Slay pushes him off.
Slay connects with a solid leg kick.
Funakoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Funakoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Funakoshi.
Slay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funakoshi in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slay. That's going to slow Funakoshi down.
Slay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Slay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funakoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slay.
Funakoshi closes the distance and clinches up with Slay, looking for a takedown. Funakoshi pushes Slay against the cage but Slay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slay throws a series of punches but Funakoshi avoids them all with ease.
Cassius Slay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slay jabs at Funakoshi's body.
Slay tries to clinch up.
Slay loads up on a big right hand but Funakoshi slips the punch.
Funakoshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands a nice hook to Slay's body. Slay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funakoshi misses with a hook
and Slay counters with a good low kick that Funakoshi was not able to check.
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!
Funakoshi pushes Slay up against the cage in a clinch.
Funakoshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Funakoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slay lands with a left to the head.
Funakoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Slay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funakoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Funakoshi lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slay. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funakoshi is looking to wear down Slay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funakoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slay staying out of range there.
Funakoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funakoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Funakoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Slay is adopting a defensive guard.
Funakoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Slay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funakoshi postures up in Slay's guard and throws a big left but Slay blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slay keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully.
Slay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi throwing strikes from guard but Slay blocks nicely.
Slay wants to sweep here but Funakoshi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funakoshi throwing strikes from guard but Slay blocks nicely.
Funakoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Slay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gichin Funakoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Funakoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slay throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Slay's head.
Slay stuffs the takedown.
Slay just misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi clinches with his opponent.
Funakoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Funakoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Funakoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funakoshi prevents a body shot from Slay.
Slay has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slay lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funakoshi is working for takedown but Slay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slay tries to throw a body punch but Funakoshi avoids it by throwing Slay back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi is working for takedown but Slay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Funakoshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slay lands a knee to the head.
Slay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slay struggles to land a body shot inside as Funakoshi controls his hands.
Slay struggles to land a body shot inside as Funakoshi controls his hands.
Cassius Slay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slay throws a punch but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Slay.
Slay tries to throw a body punch but Funakoshi avoids it by throwing Slay back against the cage.
Slay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slay struggles to land a body shot inside as Funakoshi controls his hands.
Slay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slay pushes Funakoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slay working aggressively here.
Funakoshi is working for takedown but Slay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Funakoshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Funakoshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slay can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
Slay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slay stops a takedown attempt from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slay takes a swing at Funakoshi's ribcage but misses.
Slay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Funakoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Slay.
Funakoshi defending well as Slay loads up on a big left hand.
Funakoshi misses with a hook to the body
letting Slay counter with a right hand.
Funakoshi defending well as Slay loads up on a big left hand.
Slay throws a leg kick
and Funakoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Funakoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slay wants to clinch up but Funakoshi keeps it at a distance.
Funakoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slay.
Slay misses with a body kick.
Slay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funakoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slay looks to land a combination but Funakoshi avoids it well.
Slay throws a leg kick but Funakoshi checks it.
Funakoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi connects with a body shot that sends Slay's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassius Slay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Funakoshi shoots in for a double leg but Slay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funakoshi cracks a nice hook into Slay's ribs.
Slay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funakoshi misses with a right hand
enabling Slay to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slay. Funakoshi shrugs it off though.
Slay throws a shot from downtown. Funakoshi moves away and avoids it.
Funakoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Slay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Funakoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Slay.
A short body shot lands from Slay as the two fighters clinch.
Slay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funakoshi takes one to the chin there.
Funakoshi takes a swing at Slay's ribcage but misses.
Funakoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Slay is just out of range.
Slay lands a right hook to the body.
Funakoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slay throws out the jab.
Funakoshi cracks a nice hook into Slay's ribs.
Slay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funakoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funakoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Funakoshi clinches up with Slay and pushes him back against the cage.
Slay tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakoshis head.
Slay tries to throw a body punch but Funakoshi avoids it by throwing Slay back against the cage.
Slay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funakoshi can't get the takedown.
Slay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Funakoshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Funakoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Funakoshi tries to score a body lock takedown but Slay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown but Slay manages to get underhooks.
Funakoshi looking for a takedown.
Slay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
Slay lands a right hand.
Slay pushes Funakoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slay scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Slay.
Slay misses with a knee to the head.
Slay tries to throw a body punch but Funakoshi avoids it by throwing Slay back against the cage.
Slay tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funakoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slay misses with the head strike.
Slay misses with a punch on the inside.
Slay can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
Slay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funakoshi.
Slay scores with a hook to the body.
Slay is pressed up against the cage. Funakoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slay down to the mat. Slay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Funakoshi.
Slay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi missing with a left hand there. Slay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi slips under a jab.
Funakoshi slips a straight right by Slay.
Funakoshi moves forwards but Slay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funakoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slay was well out of range. Poor timing from Funakoshi.
Slay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Slay throws a lazy right hand but Funakoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funakoshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Slay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funakoshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funakoshi. Slay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funakoshi lands with a cross.
Funakoshi defending well as Slay loads up on a big left hand.
Funakoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi throws a body punch but Slay moves out of range.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi throws a body punch but Slay moves out of range.
Funakoshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slay.
Funakoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slay was well out of range. Poor timing from Funakoshi.
A nice combination there by Slay.
A jab from Funakoshi does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi takes a swing at Slay's ribcage but misses.
Slay throws a right hand that Funakoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Funakoshi also avoids with ease.
Funakoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slay throws a low kick but Funakoshi moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funakoshi misses the jab.
Funakoshi swings for the body but Slay moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funakoshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slay pinned against the cage. Slay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funakoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slay throws a hook but Funakoshi blocks it.
Funakoshi swings for the body but Slay moves out of range.
Funakoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Slay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slay throws a jab when Funakoshi was well out of range.
Funakoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slay.
Funakoshi moves out of range as Slay strikes.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slay.
Funakoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slay avoids the body shot from Funakoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funakoshi swings for the body but Slay moves out of range.
Funakoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funakoshi misses the shot to the body.
Slay misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
Funakoshi gets the takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Funakoshi tries to advance to mount but Slay denies him.
Funakoshi is looking to take a break and control but Slay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slay is trying to control Funakoshi's posture but Funakoshi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funakoshi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Funakoshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Slay's face as Funakoshi controls the position.
Funakoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slay tries to bench press Funakoshi off him but Funakoshi keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi swings around for an armbar but Slay sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Funakoshi's guard.
Funakoshi controls Slay momentarily but Slay frees himself.
Slay wants to stand but Funakoshi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funakoshi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slay is looking to stand up but Funakoshi won't let him.
Gichin Funakoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funakoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funakoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funakoshi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Funakoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Funakoshi is trying to keep Slay in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slay wants to stand but Funakoshi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slay trying to control but Funakoshi is working from the bottom.
Funakoshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Funakoshi strikes from his own guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slay wanted to stand there but Funakoshi had control of the position.
Funakoshi is looking for a triangle here but Slay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funakoshi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slay tries to stand but can't do so whilst Funakoshi controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funakoshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gichin Funakoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Slay!
Cassius Slay is the new lightweight champion!
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