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SSF 23 Dempsey vs Carcetti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Acacia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lermontov's choice of entrance music: Mr Suicidal. Zeke Acacia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fiyero Lermontov's chin.
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150 lbs
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162 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Zeke Acacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Acacia keeps it at a distance.
Acacia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Acacia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acacia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lermontov tries to clinch there but Acacia circles away.
Lermontov takes one on the button.
Acacia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Acacia throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov forces Acacia back against the cage and clinches.
Lermontov throws an elbow that misses.
Acacia is trying to push Lermontov away but Lermontov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Acacia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lermontov lands an uppercut.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acacia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lermontov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lermontov lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Acacia.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acacia tries to pull guard but Lermontov won't allow it.
Lermontov lands a right hand.
Lermontov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acacia dodges an elbow strike from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Acacia.
Lermontov keeps control of Acacia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lermontov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Acacia's brow.
Lermontov misses with a punch on the inside.
Acacia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lermontov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Acacia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lermontov lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Acacia is trying to pull guard but Lermontov has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov throws an elbow that misses.
Acacia wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acacia tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lermontov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Acacia's brow.
Lermontov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov misses with an elbow strike.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Acacia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiyero Lermontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lermontov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acacia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lermontov tries to clinch up.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Acacia keeps it at a distance.
Lermontov moves to clinch but Acacia breaks away
and Acacia counters with a nice body shot.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch but Acacia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acacia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lermontov tries to clinch up.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acacia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lermontov in his tracks.
Lermontov tries to clinch up but Acacia circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lermontov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acacia throws a series of punches but Lermontov avoids them all with ease.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Acacia is avoiding it.
Lermontov blocks a head kick by Acacia.
Acacia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lermontov tries to clinch there but Acacia circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acacia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch but Acacia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lermontov closes the distance but Acacia moves to the side
and Acacia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov 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.
Acacia tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acacia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lermontov works Acacia's body with a nice hook.
Acacia keeps the fight on the outside.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Acacia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acacia swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
Acacia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Acacia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Acacia counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
Lermontov tries to clinch
and Acacia counters with an inside leg kick.
Lermontov gets a clinch.
Acacia blocks an elbow strike from Lermontov.
Acacia blocks the elbow strike.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacia blocks an uppercut.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acacia tries to break the clinch but Lermontov is controlling the position.
Lermontov trying to land knees to the body.
Lermontov throws an elbow that misses.
Lermontov misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov blocks an uppercut.
Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Acacia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lermontov tries to clinch there but Acacia circles away.
Lermontov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acacia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zeke Acacia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Acacia keeps it at a distance.
Acacia throws a low kick but Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Lermontov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Acacia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Acacia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov blocks a head kick by Acacia.
Zeke Acacia is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acacia misses with a head kick.
Lermontov darts in trying to clinch
and Acacia counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Acacia.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Acacia.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Acacia.
Lermontov can't find room to land a body shot as Acacia controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acacia.
Acacia blocks an uppercut.
Lermontov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Acacia.
Acacia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Acacia has had enough of the clinch but Lermontov keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lermontov throws an elbow but misses.
Lermontov prevents the takedown attempt.
Lermontov prevents Acacia from breaking the clinch.
Lermontov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Acacia blocks an elbow strike.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lermontov.
Lermontov scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lermontov moves to clinch but Acacia breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Acacia is having none of it.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acacia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acacia blocks a jab.
Lermontov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Acacia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acacia misses with a low kick.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov tries to clinch
and Acacia counters with a big head kick but Lermontov shrugs it off.
Lermontov tries to clinch there but Acacia circles away.
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
Lermontov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acacias head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacia working aggressively here.
Acacia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lermontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lermontov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Acacia managing to block the knees to the body from Lermontov.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lermontov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Acacia wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Acacia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lermontov is trying to stall.
Acacia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lermontov kicks off Acacia and gets to his feet.
Lermontov blocks a low kick nicely.
Acacia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lermontov closes the distance and pushes Acacia back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Acacia tries for a takedown but Lermontov manages to get underhooks.
Lermontov pushes Acacia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acacia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lermontov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lermontov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lermontov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acacia dodges an elbow strike from Lermontov.
Lermontov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Acacia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lermontov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zeke Acacia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lermontov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lermontov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lermontov lands an uppercut.
Lermontov lands a right hand.
Lermontov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Lermontov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Acacia goes for a takedown attempt but Lermontov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lermontov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Acacia keeps it at a distance.
Lermontov takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lermontov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lermontov throws an elbow but misses.
Lermontov taking a breather.
Acacia takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Zeke Acacia has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
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!
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lermontov lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiyero Lermontov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lermontov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington comes to the cage accompanied by The Jiu Jitsu Song. 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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183 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Killington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Killington is looking for a kimura here.
Killington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Killington is controlling well.
Killington 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Killington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Killington.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killington to get the leverage.
Killington trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Killington has control of the leg.
Killington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
Killington working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan is in no mood to give up.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Killington isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Killington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morgan has picked Killington up and slammed him! Killington can't keep hold of the triangle and Morgan manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killington 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.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Killington looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killington shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan cracks the inside of Killington's front leg.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Killington persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killington takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Buzz Killington has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan cracks Killington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Killington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Killington scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Derrick Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killington doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan keeps Killington at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan lands a left and a right that send Killington crashing to the mat, dazed. Morgan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Killington is rocked!
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Killington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan cracks Killington with a hook to the temple - Killington is on wobbly legs here! Morgan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Killington falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Morgan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derrick Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Rostecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Brentwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rostecki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Funky Polak - Daj mi jeden Powod. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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255 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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285 lbs
8 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Rostecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Brentwood!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brentwood misses with a kick to the body.
Rostecki tries to clinch but Brentwood moves out of range.
Brentwood throws a head kick but Rostecki moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Brentwood. No joy for Rostecki on that attempt.
Brentwood misses with a low kick.
Rostecki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rostecki is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brentwood misses with a low kick.
Rostecki checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Brentwood misses.
Brentwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brentwood throws a leg kick but Rostecki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brentwood is looking to chop away at Rostecki's legs.
Brentwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Brentwood misses with the combination.
Brentwood throws a head kick but Rostecki moves out of range.
Rostecki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brentwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rostecki backs up against the cage.
It looks like Adrian Rostecki has been cut.
Rostecki tries to clinch but Brentwood moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Brentwood misses
and Rostecki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rostecki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rostecki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brentwood throws a sloppy head kick and Rostecki moves out of range easily.
Brentwood throws a chopping leg kick but Rostecki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bruce Brentwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brentwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rostecki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brentwood throws a head kick that misses.
Brentwood throws a head kick that misses
and Rostecki moves into the clinch.
Rostecki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brentwood walks away with a smile on his face. Rostecki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Rostecki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brentwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rostecki avoids the head kick by Brentwood.
Rostecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Rostecki gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood is trying to improve his position.
Rostecki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brentwood on the ground.
Brentwood sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brentwood controlling the position well.
Brentwood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rostecki throwing shots but Brentwood is blocking nicely.
Brentwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rostecki pulls his head out easily.
Brentwood tries to roll over but Rostecki keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rostecki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brentwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rostecki is one step ahead there.
Rostecki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brentwood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brentwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brentwood 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.
Brentwood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brentwood thows a huge punch but Rostecki dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Brentwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rostecki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rostecki checks a leg kick nicely.
Brentwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brentwood misses with a kick to the body.
Brentwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brentwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brentwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brentwood throws a chopping leg kick but Rostecki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rostecki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adrian Rostecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brentwood throws a front kick aimed at Rostecki's knee but Rostecki avoids it well.
Rostecki lands a nice looking body shot.
Rostecki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rostecki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rostecki misses with a takedown attempt - Brentwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rostecki instigates a clinch.
Brentwood is breathing heavily.
Rostecki working hard to break the clinch.
Brentwood tries to circle away but Rostecki has him pinned against the cage.
Brentwood controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostecki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brentwood has him pressed against the cage.
Rostecki tries to pull guard but Brentwood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Rostecki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostecki jumps guard but Brentwood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brentwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brentwood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rostecki avoiding damage as Brentwood throws knees to the body.
Brentwood can't break the clinch.
Rostecki managing to block the knees to the body from Brentwood.
Rostecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rostecki tries to clinch up but Brentwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Rostecki tries for a takedown but Brentwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruce Brentwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rostecki lands a nice looking body kick.
Brentwood is looking to land body kicks.
Rostecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki moves out of range of the leg kick from Brentwood.
Brentwood throws a head kick but Rostecki moves out of range.
Rostecki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brentwood is fending him off so far but Rostecki persists. Nope, Brentwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Rostecki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brentwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Brentwood throws a chopping leg kick but Rostecki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brentwood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rostecki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brentwood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bruce Brentwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rostecki wants to stand but Brentwood is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rostecki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brentwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Brentwood is pulling down on Rostecki's head. It's preventing any offense from Rostecki, at least for the moment.
Rostecki throws a big elbow that misses.
Rostecki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brentwood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rostecki has managed to get both his arms back between Brentwood's legs - danger averted.
Brentwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Brentwood, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rostecki wants to get up but he can't break Brentwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brentwood pulls Rostecki in close to his closed guard and prevents Rostecki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brentwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rostecki is one step ahead there.
Brentwood is looking for a triangle but Rostecki pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostecki throwing strikes but missing.
Rostecki trying to control but Brentwood is working from the bottom.
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 Adrian Rostecki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rostecki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rostecki shoots in looking for a takedown. Brentwood tries to sprawl out of it but Rostecki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brentwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brentwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rostecki is out of range and Brentwood settles back down.
Rostecki shoots in and drives through. Brentwood sprawls well.
Rostecki throws a body punch but Brentwood moves out of range.
Brentwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brentwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rostecki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rostecki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Rostecki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostecki dives in and grabs Brentwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brentwood pushes down on Rostecki's head and hops out.
Bruce Brentwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rostecki shoots for a double leg takedown but Brentwood sprawls well. He's pushed Rostecki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brentwood wants to land a leg kick but Rostecki is out of range.
Brentwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brentwood is looking to chop away at Rostecki's legs.
Brentwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rostecki blocks the body kick.
Brentwood throws out a leg kick but Rostecki moves out of range and Brentwood only half commits.
Rostecki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brentwood circles away.
Rostecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brentwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rostecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rostecki shoots in for a takedown but Brentwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brentwood throws a head kick that misses.
Rostecki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rostecki fails to land the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brentwood 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 Rostecki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rostecki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brentwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rostecki avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood tries to land a body kick
and Rostecki moves into the clinch.
Rostecki looking to slow down the pace here.
Rostecki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rostecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rostecki wants to take the fight to the mat but Brentwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rostecki is trying to pull guard but Brentwood has him pressed against the cage.
Rostecki tries to stall but Brentwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brentwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brentwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rostecki is out of range and Brentwood settles back down.
Brentwood misses with a low kick as Rostecki jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostecki avoids the head kick by Brentwood.
Rostecki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brentwood's waist but Brentwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rostecki off to one side.
Brentwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Rostecki blocks a head kick by Brentwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood tries a low kick but Rostecki avoids it.
Rostecki tries to clinch there but Brentwood circles away.
Brentwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Rostecki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rostecki misses with a head kick.
Brentwood tried to score with a low kick but Rostecki checks it.
Rostecki throws a sloppy head kick and Brentwood moves out of range easily.
Brentwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rostecki blocks the body kick.
Brentwood walks into a left hand.
Brentwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rostecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brentwood misses with a head kick.
Brentwood tries to land a leg kick but Rostecki saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Brentwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brentwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brentwood throws a leg kick but Rostecki checks it.
Rostecki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brentwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brentwood tries to work over Rostecki's front leg with a kick but Rostecki checks it.
Brentwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brentwood misses with a head kick.
Rostecki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brentwood swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Brentwood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostecki throws a head kick that misses.
Rostecki shoots for a double leg takedown but Brentwood sprawls well. He's pushed Rostecki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brentwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rostecki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brentwood avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Brentwood.
I think Brentwood 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Brentwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snap Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Lokki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Bottoms Up by Trey Songz f. Nicki Minaj. 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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212 lbs
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217 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snap Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Lokki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lokki avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lokki throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lokki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lokki. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snap Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lokki throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lokki throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lokki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Lokki.
Lokki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lokki scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lokki thumps Davis with a low kick.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Lokki feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
Lokki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lokki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lokki.
Lokki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Lokki tries to tie him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokki prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Lokki.
Davis jumps guard but Lokki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lokki cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Come on Lokki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lokki is looking to control Davis's arms but Davis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lokki has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lokki scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokki pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lokki misses with a punch to the body.
Lokki lands with a right to the head.
Davis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lokki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lokki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davis is trying to break free.
Davis tries to pull guard but Lokki won't allow it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lokki stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
Lokki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lokki pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lokki as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lokki.
Davis tries to pull guard but Lokki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lokki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis tries for a takedown but Lokki manages to get underhooks.
Lokki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lokki as the two fighters clinch.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Lokki has double underhooks.
Davis jumps guard but Lokki stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lokki tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davis tries to pull guard but Lokki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lokki lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Lokki taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Lokki.
Lokki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lokki taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokki lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokki taking a breather.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.
Lokki has managed to clinch.
Lokki tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Lokki back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lokki.
Lokki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Lokki stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
Lokki lands a shoulder strike.
Davis pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Davis is working an open guard so Lokki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lokki misses with a body shot.
Davis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lokki's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Lokki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davis looks to land a combination but Lokki avoids it well.
Davis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis tries to bum rush Lokki with a series of wild strikes but Lokki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lokki lands a high kick!
Samuel Lokki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lokki as he jumps to the side.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lokki throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Lokki only half commits.
Lokki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lokki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lokki is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lokki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki connects with an inside leg kick.
Lokki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davis takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Lokki.
Lokki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokki throws a front kick that sends Davis stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Davis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lokki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokki scores with a head kick. Davis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lokki, right into the meat.
Lokki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lokki is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lokki.
Lokki moves into the clinch.
Lokki lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
A hook to the body from Lokki.
A short body shot lands from Lokki as the two fighters clinch.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lokki.
Lokki pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lokki is controlling Davis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lokki wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Lokki gets full guard.
Lokki can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Lokki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Lokki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lokki tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis is looking to advance position but Lokki won't allow it.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to advance position but Lokki counters by regaining guard.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Lokki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis has his foot on Lokki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lokki works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lokki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lokki uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Lokki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lokki connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokki leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lokki, right into the meat.
Davis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lokki lands a big head kick that sends Davis tumbling to the mat! Lokki takes a step backwards and waves Davis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Davis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lokki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snap Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lokki.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lokki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davis's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lokki misses with a head kick.
Lokki throws a nice head kick!
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokki catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lokki clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Lokki trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lokki into the cage.
Lokki tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lokki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Lokki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lokki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokki slowing the pace effectively.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Lokki struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis decides to pull guard.
Lokki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lokki stands up from Davis's guard - Lokki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Samuel Lokki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lokki.
Lokki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snap Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lokki throws a head kick that half lands.
Lokki throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lokki but Lokki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lokki throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Lokki tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis misses with a combination
and Lokki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokki is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Lokki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Samuel Lokki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokki misses with a head kick.
Lokki lands a head kick!
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lokki looking for a sweep. Not yet Lokki, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lokki is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Lokki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lokki 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Lokki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chino comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Back . Hadzija is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bos ili Hadžija. Benjo Hadzija is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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169 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpa Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjo Hadzija!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chino closes the distance and clinches up with Hadzija, looking for a takedown. Chino pushes Hadzija against the cage but Hadzija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hadzija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hadzija avoids the head kick by Chino.
Chino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chino counters with a series of strikes. Hadzija will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hadzija moves to clinch but Chino breaks away
and Chino counters with a stiff right hand.
Chino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadzija closes the distance and clinches.
Chino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hadzija scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch but Chino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hadzija will feel that in the morning.
Chino misses with a takedown
letting Hadzija counter with a right hand.
Chino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hadzija doesn't manage to clinch there - Chino circles away.
Chino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hadzija looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hadzija sneaks out the side door and pushes Chino away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hadzija is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chino wants to control but Hadzija is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Chino.
Hadzija throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hadzija doesn't manage to clinch there - Chino circles away.
Hadzija tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chino counters with a low kick, right behind Hadzija 's knee.
Benjo Hadzija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hadzija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadzija with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija wants to clinch.
Hadzija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chino shoots in for a takedown but Hadzija shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpa Chino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadzija moves in looking to clinch but Chino pushes him off.
Hadzija wants to clinch.
Chino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hadzija circles away.
Hadzija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chino throws out the jab.
Chino misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hadzija.
Hadzija is looking to clinch but Chino is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chino.
Chino tries to bum rush Hadzija with a series of wild strikes but Hadzija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chino throws a lazy head kick
and Hadzija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Chino slips to the side
and Chino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hadzija's guard now.
Chino is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzija pushes Chino off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Chino misses the target.
Chino circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Alpa Chino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadzija moves in looking to clinch but Chino pushes him off.
No joy there for Chino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hadzija is looking to clinch but Chino is avoiding it.
Hadzija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadzija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chino misses with a takedown attempt - Hadzija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hadzija looks to clinch
and Chino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hadzija's guard now.
Hadzija scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Chino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija is looking to clinch but Chino is avoiding it.
Chino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hadzija looks to clinch
and Hadzija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hadzija has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hadzija fails to land.
Hadzija lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chino looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chino tries for a takedown but Hadzija manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpa Chino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hadzija just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chino's brow.
Hadzija lands a right hand.
Hadzija working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hadzija.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hadzija.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hadzija.
Hadzija lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hadzija misses with some punches.
Chino blocks an uppercut.
Hadzija misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hadzija makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hadzija.
Hadzija doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadzija tries a knee to the head but Chino blocks it.
Chino pulls guard.
Hadzija stands up from Chino's guard - Hadzija perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chino fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hadzija swivels and escapes.
Alpa Chino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hadzija darts in and clinches Chino up against the cage.
Hadzija pushes off an throws an elbow but Chino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chino avoids the elbow strike from Hadzija, against the cage.
Hadzija lands a shoulder strike.
Chino blocks an uppercut.
Chino blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hadzija.
Hadzija doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chino blocks an elbow strike from Hadzija.
Hadzija misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hadzija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hadzija throws a head punch that misses.
Chino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hadzija controlling the action here for a moment.
Hadzija throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chino manages to pull guard.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Hadzija from controlling successfully.
Chino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hadzija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadzija moves into the clinch.
Chino tries for a takedown but Hadzija manages to get underhooks.
Chino tries to score a body lock takedown but Hadzija shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hadzija misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chino is trying to pull guard but Hadzija has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpa Chino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chino avoids a wild elbow strike from Hadzija.
Hadzija misses with the head strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hadzija. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hadzija scores with a shot to the side of Chino's head.
Hadzija fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hadzija pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hadzija throws an elbow that misses.
Hadzija tries to land knees in the clinch but Chino avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino has Hadzija pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hadzija manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hadzija misses with the head strike.
Chino blocks the elbow strike.
Hadzija swings wildly with an uppercut but Chino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chino blocks an uppercut.
Chino manages to break the clinch.
Hadzija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hadzija wants to clinch up but Chino keeps it at a distance.
Chino throws a series of punches but Hadzija moves out of range.
Chino fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hadzija darts in trying to clinch
letting Chino counter with a right hand.
Chino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hadzija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Chino moves out of range.
Hadzija takes the fight into the clinch.
Hadzija pushes off an throws an elbow but Chino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hadzija working aggressively here.
Chino dodges an elbow strike from Hadzija.
Chino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hadzija fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chino.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija avoids a kick to the body.
Hadzija tries to clinch up.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hadzija is looking to clinch.
Hadzija instigates a clinch.
Hadzija looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hadzija misses with some punches.
Hadzija lands with a left to the head.
Chino breaks from the clinch.
Hadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadzija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija tries to clinch up.
Chino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hadzija defends it nicely.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadzija wants to clinch.
Hadzija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hadzija dodges the punch combination from Chino.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Chino slips to the side
and Chino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadzija is looking to clinch but Chino is avoiding it.
Chino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hadzija is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjo Hadzija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hadzija 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjo Hadzija!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Jons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jons comes into the arena with You hate clowns!!! blaring out of the sound system. Killings is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill-I Ain't Going Out Like That. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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286 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Lee Jons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Killings!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jons misses with a looping left.
Killings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jons throws out the jab.
Jons gets caught napping as Killings dives in and scores a takedown. Jons manages to retain guard.
Killings trying to control but Jons is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jons is on top in guard.
Jons wants to pass the guard but Killings is keeping the position.
Killings isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jons stacks Killings on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jons!
Killings tries to buck Jons off but Jons is having none of it.
Killings throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Killings looks to move to half guard but instead Jons has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Killings sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Killings looking for submissions off his back.
Killings is looking for a sweep. Jons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jons is looking to take a break and control but Killings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jons working over Killings with some ground and pound. Killings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killings wants to improve his position but Jons is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killings gets back to full guard.
Killings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killings looking for a sweep. Not yet Killings, not yet.
Killings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killings looking for a guillotine here but Jons defends easily.
Killings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jons wants to pass the guard but Killings is keeping the position.
Killings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killings looking for a guillotine here but Jons defends easily.
Killings keeping moving, preventing Jons from controlling successfully.
Jons is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killings is looking for a triangle but Jons pushes his legs off easily.
Jons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jons has managed to get both his arms back between Killings's legs - danger averted.
Jons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killings is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Killings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Killings throws a series of punches but Jons avoids them all with ease.
Jons lands a jab-cross combination.
Jons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killings moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnny Lee Jons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Killings misses.
Jons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killings manages to avoid it.
Killings throws a solid leg kick but Jons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killings.
Johnny Lee Jons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jons misses with a looping right.
Killings misses with a wild combination.
Killings misses with a wild combination.
Killings attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jons thows a body shot but no joy.
Jons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jons counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killings misses with a two punch combination.
Killings works over Jons's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Johnny Lee Jons has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jons.
Killings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jons.
Killings scores with a jab to the head.
Killings fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Killings blocks the leg kick.
Jons misses with an uppercut. Killings saw that one coming.
Killings looks for a takedown but Jons sprawls well.
Jons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killings on the side of the head.
Killings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jons misses with a body punch
and Killings counters with a series of strikes. Jons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jons thows a body shot but no joy.
Jons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jons moves away from the strike by Killings.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killings staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Killings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jons throws out a loose jab but Killings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jons slaps away a takedown attempt from Killings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny Lee Jons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killings.
Jons ducks right into an uppercut from Killings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jons is trying to defend but Killings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jons gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killings pushing down on Jons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Killings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lee Jons'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killings counters with an outside leg kick.
Killings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jons defends it nicely.
Jons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kevin Killings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Killings. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Killings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killings tries for a takedown but Jons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killings has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Jons.
Killings throws a series of punches but Jons moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killings closes the distance and clinches up with Jons, looking for a takedown. Killings pushes Jons against the cage but Jons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Lee Jons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killings.
Jons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killings misses with a looping right.
Killings feints and as Jons raises his hands in defense, Killings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jons is keeping the position for now.
Killings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killingsis looking to pass into half guard but Jons pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jons is in guard.
Jons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jons has managed to get both his arms back between Killings's legs - danger averted.
Killings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kevin Killings has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killings throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Killings lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jons!
Jons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
Killings is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jons sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings seems to be looking for submissions.
Jons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killings tries to free his leg and advance position but Jons is retaining full guard.
Johnny Lee Jons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killings slips nicely into half guard.
Jons looking for submissions off his back.
Killings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jons is just riding it out for now. Killings eventually gives up the hold.
Kevin Killings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jons is looking to escape.
Jons gets full guard.
Killings wants to control from the top but Jons keeps moving.
Killings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killings throws a nice looking combination but Jons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killings throws a series of punches but Jons avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Killings.
I've got Killings 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Killings!
A relieved looking Kevin Killings thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rellik X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). X comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Gotta Feeling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rellik X!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
X misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for X, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
X misses with a wild combination.
X swinging wildly here.
X misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by X!
X misses with a double jab.
X throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
X falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for X, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King misses with a looping left.
X throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
X looks gassed!
X throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a hook.
King throws an overhand right that lands on X's shoulder, as X tries to avoid the shot.
X misses with a combination
and King counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for X to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob King!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
151 lbs
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147 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard throws a right hand that Guzman ducks under and follows up with a left that Guzman also avoids with ease.
Guzman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guzman is looking to clinch.
Guzman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Guzman.
Leonard 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 claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Guzman has wrist control.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Guzman keeps moving.
Guzman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Guzman is looking to stand up but Leonard isn't so interested in that idea.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Guzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leonard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guzman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leonard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leonard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guzman moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off.
Guzman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esteban Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonard with a hook.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guzman tries to clinch up
and Leonard counters with a nice uppercut.
Guzman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leonard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guzman's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws a series of punches but Guzman moves out of range.
Leonard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guzman darts in trying to clinch
and Leonard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman feints and then cracks Leonard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leonard down.
Guzman wants to clinch
and Leonard counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guzman did well to prevent Leonard getting side control.
Leonard is looking to take a break and control but Guzman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guzman wants to get back to his feet.
Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonard.
Guzman is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Leonard seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guzman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman wants to stand up but Leonard is controlling him.
Leonard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonard landing with the ground and pound.
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guzman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guzman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonard controls the pace.
Guzman wants to sweep but no luck.
Guzman working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guzman looks to land a combination. Leonard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guzman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Guzman.
Leonard swings for the body but Guzman moves out of range.
Leonard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guzman!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard trying to control but Guzman is having none of it.
Leonard working Guzman over with strikes here.
Leonard looking to control but Guzman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leonard lands a big shot there that rocks Guzman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guzman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Guzman wants to hold on but Leonard pushes him away.
Leonard lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leonard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guzman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonard scrambles back to his feet.
Esteban Guzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guzman scores with a head kick.
Guzman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guzman throws a hook to the side of Leonard's head but Leonard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guzman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leonard counters with a one-two to the body.
Guzman slips a jab and a cross from Leonard.
Leonard keeps the fight on the outside.
Guzman tries to clinch up but Leonard circles away and keeps his distance.
Guzman closes the distance and pushes Leonard back into the cage.
Guzman has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Leonard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guzman tries to clinch
and Leonard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esteban Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Guzman.
Leonard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guzman tries to clinch but Leonard moves away
and Leonard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guzman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guzman looks to land a body kick but Leonard moved away.
Leonard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Guzman back to the cage. Leonard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guzman tries to clinch there but Leonard circles away.
Guzman throws a body punch but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guzman.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonard!
Guzman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonard checks a leg kick.
Leonard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonard is just out of range.
Guzman wants to clinch up but Leonard keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Leonard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard stopping the sweep attempt from Guzman.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuriel Leonard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Leonard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guzman.
Leonard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guzmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman closes the distance but Leonard moves to the side
and Leonard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Guzman scores with a four punch combination!
Guzman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leonard tried to score with a low kick but Guzman checks it.
Guzman is looking to land body kicks.
Guzman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
Leonard lunges at Guzman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guzman's hand.
Guzman misses with a low kick as Leonard jumps back.
Guzman doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonard circles away.
Nice body punch from Guzman.
Guzman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Esteban Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guzman to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman tries to score with a low kick but Leonard moves his leg out of the way.
Guzman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonard.
Guzman avoids the body shot from Leonard.
Guzman ducks right into an uppercut from Leonard.
Guzman tries to clinch up but Leonard circles away and keeps his distance.
Guzman looks to clinch
and Leonard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guzman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guzman tries to clinch
and Leonard counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Leonard finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Guzman. No joy for Leonard on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Guzman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guzman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leonard is out of range.
Guzman is looking to clinch but Leonard is avoiding it.
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuriel Leonard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guzman is looking to clinch but Leonard is avoiding it.
Guzman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guzman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guzman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guzman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leonard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonard thows a body shot but no joy.
Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guzman is looking to wear down Leonard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guzman throws a series of punches but Leonard avoids them all with ease.
Guzman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonard. Leonard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Guzman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonard.
Guzman misses with a hook to the body
and Leonard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guzman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonard.
Guzman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guzman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leonard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leonard pushing down on Guzman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guzman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonard is working away from the top position though.
Guzman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonard's back!
Leonard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nuriel Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonard tries to lock up and control but Guzman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guzman is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A punch combination from Guzman misses.
Guzman tries to land a front kick but Leonard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guzman moves to clinch but Leonard breaks away
enabling Leonard to counter with a crisp jab.
Guzman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guzman tries to land a front kick but Leonard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Guzman looks to throw a body kick
and Leonard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Guzman.
Guzman misses with a looping left.
Guzman rushes Leonard and presses him up against the cage.
Guzman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leonard jumps guard but Guzman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leonard lands a hook that snaps the head of Guzman backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guzman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonard's brow.
Guzman has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Leonard manages to break the clinch.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Guzman shows good takedown defense.
Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
Guzman is looking to clinch but Leonard is avoiding it.
Guzman darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard jabs at Guzman's body.
Leonard misses with a series of wild punches.
Guzman misses with a double jab
and Leonard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzman needs to keep his hands up - Leonard had a free shot at his head there.
Esteban Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Guzman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Guzman.
Leonard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guzman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guzman throws a combination that misses
and Leonard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Leonard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esteban Guzman.
I think Leonard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nuriel Leonard waved his t-shirt featuring Versus Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Van damm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juancho Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tong Van damm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van damm lands a high kick!
Rivera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van damm moves away.
Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Van damm's head back.
Van damm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van damm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivera on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivera's guard now, I'm sure.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van damm trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van damm stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position.
Rivera is pulling down on Van damm's head. It's preventing any offense from Van damm, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rivera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van damms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van damm throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van damm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Van damm is out of range.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van damm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van damm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van damm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivera is out of range and Van damm settles back down.
A right-left combo lands from Rivera.
Van damm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juancho Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Van damm.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van damm moves away.
Van damm avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van damm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van damm's head backwards.
Van damm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van damm gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Van damm.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van damm manages to avoid it.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Van damm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van damm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Van damm persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Van damm tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van damm tries to clinch
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van damm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van damm misses the shot to the body.
Van damm moves into the clinch successfully.
Van damm keeps control of Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van damm tries to pull guard but Rivera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van damm's elbow.
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!
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Van damm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van damm lands a shot to the body.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Van damm slowing the pace effectively.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van damm's elbow.
Van damm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Juancho Rivera 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.
A cross from Rivera lands.
Van damm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Van damm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van damm takes one on the button.
Rivera lands with a shot to the body.
Van damm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivera scores with the left hand. Van damm knows he should have avoided that one.
Van damm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Van damm saw that one coming.
Van damm shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juancho Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Van damm.
A big left from Rivera misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Van damm.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van damm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Van damm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van damm throws a chopping leg kick but Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van damm.
Van damm dives in and grabs Rivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes down on Van damm's head and hops out.
A punch lands to the side of Van damm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van damm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Van damm trying to advance position but Rivera counters by regaining guard.
Rivera is pulling down on Van damm's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand up but Van damm is controlling him.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Van damm from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Van damm is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to control Van damm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van damm lands a nice short elbow.
Van damm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van damm.
Van damm moves nicely into side control.
Rivera is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rivera is looking for a sweep.
Van damm working away.
Rivera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van damm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van damm is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tong Van damm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van damm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Van damm checks it.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Van damm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tong Van damm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van damm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivera throws out the jab.
Rivera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van damm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivera prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Van damm around his waist. Van damm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juancho Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Van damm.
Van damm wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivera looking to slow down the pace here.
Van damm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivera blocks it with crossed arms.
Van damm takes a shot to the head.
Van damm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Van damm controls the action.
Rivera lands a shot to the body.
Van damm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van damm lands a body punch.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van damm lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van damm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from Van damm.
Rivera lands with a short shot to the head.
Van damm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Van damm controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a shot to the body.
Rivera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van damm or not.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Rivera.
Rivera lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van damm is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Rivera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van damm is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivera finish him?
Rivera scores with a hook to the body.
Rivera throws a big uppercut that drops Van damm! More strikes from Rivera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van damm lies dazed against the cage as Rivera celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juancho Rivera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Carcetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dempsey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Carcetti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carcetti throws out a loose jab but Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Carcetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Carcetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Carcetti circles away.
Carcetti misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Carcetti misses the target.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Carcetti pushes him off.
Carcetti misses with an uppercut.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti moves out of range.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Carcetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti is having none of it.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Carcetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carcetti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carcetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dempsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carcetti throws a lazy right hand but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Carcetti is avoiding it.
Dempsey tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Carcetti counter with a right hand.
Dempsey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Carcetti counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to clinch but Carcetti slips to the side
and Carcetti counters with a nice leg kick.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Carcetti keeps it at a distance.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Carcetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dempsey lands with an uppercut that bounces Carcetti off the cage and back into range.
Dempsey rushes Carcetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dempsey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carcetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carcetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carcetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carcetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Carcetti circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carcetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Dempsey darts in and clinches Carcetti up against the cage.
Dempsey misses with an elbow strike.
Carcetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carcetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carcetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Carcetti circles away.
Dempsey pushes Carcetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carcetti blocks an uppercut.
Carcetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carcetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Dempsey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti moves out of range.
Carcetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti is having none of it.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dempsey pushes Carcetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Carcetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dempsey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carcetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Dempsey has double underhooks.
Carcetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carcetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carcetti loads up on a big right hand but Dempsey slips the punch.
Carcetti throws the left hand but Dempsey avoids the punch easily.
Dempsey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carcetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dempsey ducks right into an uppercut from Carcetti.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carcetti ducks under a wild hook from Dempsey.
Carcetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Carcetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carcetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carcetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Carcetti is looking to slow Dempsey down with leg kicks.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carcetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey darts in trying to clinch
and Carcetti counters with a series of strikes. Dempsey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carcetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carcetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carcetti thows a body shot but no joy.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Carcetti is avoiding it.
Carcetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Carcetti pushes him off.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Carcetti is avoiding it.
Dempsey clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Carcetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling him.
Carcetti is trying to force a seperation but Dempsey has the dominant position.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.
Carcetti blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dempsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carcetti is breathing heavily.
Carcetti blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dempsey misses with an elbow over the top.
Dempsey pushes off an throws an elbow but Carcetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dempsey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dempsey.
It looks like Dennis Carcetti has been cut.
Dempsey throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carcetti is trying to push Dempsey away but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dempsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike.
Dempsey misses with an elbow over the top.
Carcetti misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
Dempsey stalling in the clinch.
Carcetti tries to stall but Dempsey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dempsey throws an elbow but misses.
Carcetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carcetti tries to break free but Dempsey pushes him back against the cage.
Dempsey keeps control of Carcetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Carcetti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carcetti is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carcetti backwards.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Carcetti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dempsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dempsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carcetti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Carcetti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dempsey wants to clinch but Carcetti slips to the side
and Carcetti counters with a thumping low kick.
Jack Dempsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carcetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carcetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carcetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dempsey darts in trying to clinch
and Carcetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Carcetti circles away.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Carcetti circles away.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carcetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carcetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Carcetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Carcetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey wants to clinch
and Carcetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Carcetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carcetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Dempsey tries to clinch up
and Carcetti counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Dempsey.
Carcetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carcetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carcetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey wants to clinch but Carcetti slips to the side
and Dempsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Carcetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey moves into range and clinches up with Carcetti.
Jack Dempsey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dempsey tries a body shot but Carcetti blocks it.
Dempsey misses with an elbow strike.
Dempsey pushes off an throws an elbow but Carcetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carcetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Dempsey has double underhooks.
Dempsey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dempsey throws an elbow but it misses.
Carcetti blocking some punches.
Dempsey throws an elbow that misses.
Carcetti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey can't find room to land a body shot as Carcetti controls the action.
Carcetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carcetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carcetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carcetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Dempsey tests Carcetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dempsey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carcetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dempsey tries to clinch
and Carcetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Dennis Carcetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Carcetti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carcetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Carcetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Carcetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carcetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Carcetti keeps it at a distance.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carcetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carcetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Carcetti is avoiding it.
Dempsey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carcetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti is having none of it.
Dempsey closes the distance and clinches.
Dempsey prevents Carcetti from breaking the clinch.
Carcetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carcetti blocking some punches.
Dempsey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carcetti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dempsey has Carcetti pressed against the cage, preventing Carcetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carcetti is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling him.
Dempsey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dempsey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carcetti can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Dempsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti looking to stall.
Dempsey pushes off an throws an elbow but Carcetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dempsey avoiding damage.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carcetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carcetti blocks an elbow strike.
Dempsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carcetti backwards.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Carcetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carcetti misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Carcetti circles away.
Dempsey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carcettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carcetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dempsey checks a leg kick.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Carcetti keeps it at a distance.
Carcetti misses with a low kick.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Carcetti circles away.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Carcetti is avoiding it.
Carcetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Dempsey is just out of range.
Dempsey misses with a looping left.
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carcetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dempsey.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Carcetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Dempsey.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti moves out of range.
Carcetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Dempsey.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carcetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Carcetti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey had his way with Dennis Carcetti in that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Carcetti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Carcetti pushes him off.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Carcetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dempsey's hands.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Carcetti pushes him off.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Carcetti circles away.
Dempsey looks to clinch
and Carcetti counters with a thumping low kick.
Carcetti throws a head kick that misses.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Carcetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carcetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey drives through and clinches with Carcetti against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dempsey.
Carcetti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dempsey throws an elbow that misses.
Dempsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carcetti backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
Dempsey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dempsey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carcetti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dempsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dempsey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dempsey prevents Carcetti from breaking the clinch.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dempsey throws an elbow but it misses.
Carcetti avoids a wild elbow strike from Dempsey.
Carcetti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dempsey throws an elbow but misses.
Dennis Carcetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti avoids a wild elbow strike from Dempsey.
Dempsey gets through Carcetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Carcetti avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
Carcetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dempsey.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carcetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Carcetti moves out of range.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Carcetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carcetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Dempsey.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Dempsey.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Carcetti is avoiding it.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Carcetti pushes him off.
Dempsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carcetti can do to turn this around?
Carcetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey lands the left hand.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Carcetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carcetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dempsey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Carcetti keeps it at a distance.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti is looking to chop away at Dempsey's legs.
Carcetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carcetti throws a sloppy head kick and Dempsey moves out of range easily.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Carcetti circles away.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Carcetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Carcetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack Dempsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carcetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dempsey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dempsey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dempsey!
Jack Dempsey retains his light heavyweight title!
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