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OFC 121: Alves vs Areeno PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Partridge wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partridge won't allow Sparks to get back to his feet.
Partridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Partridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Partridge is out of range.
Partridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparks tries to clinch there but Partridge circles away.
Sparks throws a hook but Partridge blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks shoots in but Partridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Partridge's shoulder, as Partridge tries to avoid the shot.
Partridge walks into a jab.
It looks like Lance Partridge has been cut.
A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target.
Partridge looking to score a takedown here. Sparks is defending well but Partridge drives through and ends up in Sparks's guard.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Partridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Partridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partridge stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Partridge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparks is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partridge preventing the sweep.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Partridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Partridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Sparks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partridge counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sparks's guard now.
Partridge prevents Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Partridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partridge stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Partridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Partridge wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lance Partridge.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparks dives in and grabs Partridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Partridge pushes down on Sparks's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Partridge throws a push kick but Sparks slaps the foot to one side.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but Partridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lance Partridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sparks.
Partridge avoids the head kick by Sparks.
Sparks scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Partridge. No joy for Sparks on that attempt.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks misses with a takedown
and Partridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparks looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partridge tries a low kick but Sparks avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for Partridge on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparks.
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 Lance Partridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Partridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partridge.
Partridge moves out of range as Sparks strikes.
Partridge shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Partridge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparks!
Sparks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Partridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partridge throws Sparks to one side and escapes!
Partridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Partridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Partridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparks doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks slaps away a takedown attempt from Partridge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparks thuds his right hand into Partridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks rushes Partridge and presses him up against the cage.
Sparks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Partridge after a bit of a struggle.
Sparks is trying to pull guard but Partridge has him pressed against the cage.
Partridge has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sparks regains guard immediately.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks pushes Partridge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Partridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt - Partridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lance Partridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sparks.
Sparks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tommy Sparks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Sparks misses with a body kick.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparks circles away.
Sparks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tommy Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks wants to clinch
and Partridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks closes the distance and clinches up with Partridge, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes Partridge against the cage but Partridge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Partridge blocks a leg kick.
Partridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparks with a nice cross.
Partridge shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Partridge landing with the ground and pound.
Partridge distracts Sparks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lance Partridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Partridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partridge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparks's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partridge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Partridge with a nice head shot there.
Sparks 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.
Sparks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Partridge wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partridge connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Partridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Partridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sparks connects with a high kick.
Sparks moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparks is trying to break free.
Partridge drags the fight down to the ground.
Partridge lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sparks!
Sparks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Partridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partridge prevents Sparks from improving his position.
Sparks flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sparks kicks off Partridge and gets to his feet.
Partridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Partridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparks pinned against the cage. Sparks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Sparks finds it's way through Partridge's defenses.
Sparks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partridge on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Partridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partridge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparks's half guard.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Sparks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Partridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge is looking for a kimura but Sparks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Partridge to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partridge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparks pushes Partridge off looking to stand but Partridge dives back in and keeps control.
Partridge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Partridge working for a guillotine from mount but Sparks is in no mood to give up.
Partridge wants to finish this one by submission but Sparks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Partridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is trying to escape the mount.
Sparks tries to hold on but Partridge postures up.
Sparks is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partridge throws some wild stikes that Sparks manages to avoid easily.
Sparks wants to control but Partridge is having none of it.
Partridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge unloads with some shots from mount but Sparks bucks and avoids them well.
Partridge landing punches.
Partridge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sparks is on top in guard.
Partridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Partridge has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks gets to his feet. Partridge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge blocks a head kick by Sparks.
Tommy Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparks closes the distance and clinches up with Partridge, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes Partridge against the cage but Partridge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Sparks.
I think Partridge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Partridge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorey Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Maccarone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rorey Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccarone drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maccarone is looking for the KO!
Robinson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Maccarone shows good takedown defense.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Maccarone finish him?
Maccarone misses with a double jab.
Maccarone throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Robinson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charlie Maccarone!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charlie Maccarone made sure he mentioned Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charly Wingate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupuis has chosen Warriors Of Time by Black Tide as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charly Wingate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wingate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupuis manages to avoid it.
No luck for Dupuis with that takedown attempt.
Wingate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dupuis's head.
Dupuis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wingate circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wingate. Dupuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupuis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wingate.
Dupuis misses with an uppercut.
Dupuis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wingate gets tackled into the cage by Dupuis. Dupuis maintains the clinch.
Dupuis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Wingate.
Wingate punishes Dupuis's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupuis lunges at Wingate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wingate's hand.
Dupuis clinches up against the cage.
Wingate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupuis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wingate misses with a two punch combination.
Dupuis tries to clinch there but Wingate circles away.
Dupuis blocks a head kick by Wingate.
Dupuis swinging wildly here.
Wingate looks to land a combination but Dupuis avoids it well.
Wingate stuffs the takedown.
Charly Wingate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Dupuis.
Dupuis drops Wingate with a left right combo! Dupuis follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wingate is rocked!
It looks like Charly Wingate has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupuis wants to stand but Wingate is controlling his arm.
Oh Wingate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupuis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wingate has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dupuis but great work by Wingate.
Wingate seems to have got his legs back now.
Wingate creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dupuis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wingate misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wingate creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dupuis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wingate lands some shots froms side control.
Wingate misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dupuis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wingate prevents Dupuis from improving his position.
Wingate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupuis defending well though.
Wingate working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupuis tries to get to full guard but Wingate has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wingate.
Dupuis keeping hold of Wingate's head, controlling as best he can.
Wingate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dupuis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wingate.
Dupuis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wingate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupuis defending well though.
Dupuis trying to control from the bottom.
Wingate looks to land a strike but Dupuis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dupuis wants to sweep here but Wingate controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wingate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupuis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wingate throws a strike but Dupuis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dupuis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dupuis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wingate keeping moving, preventing Dupuis from controlling successfully.
Dupuis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wingate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wingate managing to control the position.
Dupuis wants to control from the top but Wingate keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garry Dupuis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charly Wingate'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.
A big left from Dupuis misses.
Dupuis takes a swing at Wingate's ribcage but misses.
Garry Dupuis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wingate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dupuis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wingate counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wingate throws a push kick but Dupuis slaps the foot to one side.
Dupuis gets a clinch.
Dupuis prevents Wingate from breaking the clinch.
Wingate tries to throw a body punch but Dupuis avoids it by throwing Wingate back against the cage.
Dupuis tries to pull guard but Wingate holds him up against the cage and eventually Dupuis drops back down to his feet.
Dupuis prevents a body shot from Wingate.
Dupuis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wingate to keep the fight standing.
Charly Wingate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Dupuis.
Wingate stalling in the clinch but Dupuis improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wingate tries for a takedown but Dupuis manages to get underhooks.
Dupuis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dupuis manages to break the clinch.
Dupuis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wingate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wingate shoots for a takedown but Dupuis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dupuis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dupuis throws a series of punches but Wingate avoids them all with ease.
Wingate lands a head kick!
Dupuis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wingate just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupuis misses with a looping left.
Wingate shoots in and bounces Dupuis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupuis is on top in guard.
Wingate keeping full guard, as Dupuis tries to pass.
Wingate pulls Dupuis in close to prevent any damage.
Dupuis looking to pass the guard.
Wingate seems keen to control Dupuis's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charly Wingate wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dupuis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charly Wingate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wingate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wingate stuffs the takedown.
Dupuis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wingate misses with a hook. Dupuis ducked under it nicely.
Wingate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wingate is looking to wear down Dupuis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dupuis dives in and scores a takedown into Wingate's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupuis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wingate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wingate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dupuis preventing the sweep.
Dupuis throwing strikes from guard but Wingate blocks nicely.
Dupuis throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wingate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupuis stopping the sweep attempt from Wingate.
Charly Wingate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wingate is trying to keep Dupuis in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dupuis wants to stand but Wingate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice cross by Dupuis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dupuis lands with a right hand.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dupuis and sends Wingate crashing to the mat! Dupuis follows him down to the mat - Wingate regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Wingate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dupuis.
Wingate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupuis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Dupuis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charly Wingate's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wingate throws a series of punches but Dupuis avoids them all with ease.
Wingate misses the shot to the body.
Dupuis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wingate misses with the combination.
Dupuis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wingate is fending him off so far but Dupuis persists. Nope, Wingate circles away and we're back to standing.
Wingate throws a right hand that Dupuis ducks under and follows up with a left that Dupuis also avoids with ease.
Dupuis cracks Wingate with a big right hand and Wingate goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupuis is looking to work some ground and pound but Wingate has wrist control.
Dupuis trying to control but Wingate is working from the bottom.
Wingate trying to control the position.
Wingate has Dupuis pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupuis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupuis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis distracts Wingate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wingate looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wingate holds on and takes a little breather.
Dupuis looking to pass the guard.
Dupuis stands up and waves to Wingate to follow him.
Wingate swings for the body but Dupuis moves out of range.
Wingate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dupuis tries for a takedown but Wingate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wingate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wingate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dupuis swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Dupuis as Wingate shoots in.
Wingate misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Dupuis misses.
Wingate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wingate wants it to stay on the feet.
Charly Wingate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Dupuis.
Wingate slips under a jab from Dupuis.
Dupuis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Wingate lands but Dupuis takes it in his stride.
Wingate swings for the body but Dupuis moves out of range.
Wingate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupuis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wingate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wingate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wingate throws a sloppy head kick and Dupuis moves out of range easily.
Wingate dodges the punch combination from Dupuis.
Dupuis defending well as Wingate loads up on a big left hand.
Dupuis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charly Wingate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupuis moves into range and clinches up with Wingate.
Dupuis goes for a takedown attempt but Wingate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dupuis connects with a looping right hand.
Dupuis misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wingate misses with a head kick.
Dupuis connects with a jab.
Wingate scores with a head kick. Dupuis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dupuis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wingate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wingate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupuis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupuis shoots for a double leg takedown but Wingate sprawls well. He's pushed Dupuis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dupuis avoids the body shot from Wingate.
Dupuis closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wingate tries a body shot but Dupuis blocks it.
Wingate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garry Dupuis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wingate misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Dupuis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dupuis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry Dupuis!
After winning the bout, Garry Dupuis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad of Worms. The crowd seem to be enjoying Henderson's choice of entrance music: Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Colby Henderson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson jabs Scofield right on the nose. Scofield blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Michael Scofield has been cut.
Scofield looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Horrible takedown by Scofield or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
Scofield looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Henderson Throws a clean left jab. Henderson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Scofield's chin! Scofield crumbles to the ground and Henderson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colby Henderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trang Troc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Troc's choice of entrance music: Like a Surgeon. Trang Troc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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158 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trang Troc!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning throws a lazy right hand but Troc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Troc lands a nice shot that snaps Fanning's head back.
Troc avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Troc.
Troc throws a right hand that Fanning ducks under and follows up with a left that Fanning also avoids with ease.
Troc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Troc stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Troc landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troc misses with an elbow strike.
Troc has Fanning pressed against the cage, preventing Fanning from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Troc misses with a knee to the head.
Troc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fanning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fanning takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Troc misses with a knee to the head.
Fanning effectively controlling the action here.
Troc misses with an elbow over the top.
Troc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Troc landing knees to the head.
Fanning taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Troc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Troc lands with a light punch inside.
Troc can't find room to land a body shot as Fanning controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning avoiding damage as Troc throws knees to the body.
Troc has Fanning pushed against the cage.
Fanning avoids a wild elbow strike from Troc.
Troc blocking some punches.
Troc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fanning blocks it with crossed arms.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Troc.
Troc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fanning blocks it with crossed arms.
Troc scores with a shoulder strike.
Troc lands a right hand.
Troc tries a knee to the head but Fanning blocks it.
Troc is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Troc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Troc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troc looking to throw knees to the head but Fanning is blocking nicely.
Troc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fanning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troc moves away.
Fanning fakes the leg kick and cracks Troc in the body.
Troc tries to land a leg kick but Fanning saw it coming and moves away.
Fanning scores with a decent looking hook.
Fanning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Troc swivels and escapes.
Fanning fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Troc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Troc throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Fanning does it's job there.
Fanning feints and then cracks Troc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Troc down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning lands a body shot.
Troc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fanning was well out of range. Poor timing from Troc.
A clash of legs there as Troc blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Fanning lands an impressive looking overhand right. Troc doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Troc misses with a looping right.
Fanning darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
Troc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trang Troc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fanning slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fanning misses with a body shot
and Troc counters with a leg kick.
Fanning fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trang Troc will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fanning throws the left hand but Troc avoids the punch easily.
Fanning fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Troc with a nice cross.
Mike Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanning cracks a nice hook into Troc's ribs.
Troc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Troc blocks the low kick.
Fanning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fanning showed some decent athleticism there.
Troc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanning.
Fanning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fanning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Troc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fanning.
Fanning missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fanning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Troc's head.
Fanning sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fanning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fanning passes the guard and advances to mount!
Troc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning avoids the attempt from Troc to control.
Fanning tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fanning unloads with some shots from mount but Troc bucks and avoids them well.
Fanning thowing shots but they're missing.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning throwing strikes here but Troc is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fanning has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fanning breaks from Troc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Troc wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fanning.
Troc is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fanning lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Fanning there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fanning misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Troc taking shots to the head.
Mike Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Fanning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning thowing shots but they're missing.
Troc wants to control but Fanning is having none of it.
Troc is breathing heavily.
Fanning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Troc wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fanning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troc wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fanning.
Fanning throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Troc because Fanning loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fanning dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fanning shoots in and drives through. Troc sprawls well.
Fanning has a takedown stuffed.
Troc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Troc checks a leg kick.
Troc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fanning scoring well with a low kick there.
Fanning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Troc throws an overhand right that lands on Fanning's shoulder, as Fanning tries to avoid the shot.
Fanning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troc counters with a right hand to the body.
Fanning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Troc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Troc missing with a left hand there. Fanning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fanning tried to score with a low kick but Troc checks it.
Troc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fanning connects with the punch.
Troc 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.
Fanning connects with an inside leg kick.
Fanning shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fanning checks a low kick from Troc.
Troc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Troc misses with a straight left.
Fanning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fanning lets loose with a powerful body kick. Troc will feel that in the morning.
Troc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fanning feints and then cracks Troc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Troc down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanning throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Troc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fanning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fanning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troc looks to land a combination but Fanning avoids it well.
Fanning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fanning throws a leg kick but Troc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning scores with a sloppy right hand. Troc should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Troc 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 Fanning has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fanning and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Troc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Troc throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Fanning gets the takedown into side control.
Fanning creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Troc sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Troc avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fanning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanning is looking to take a break and control but Troc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning lands a few punches from side control.
Fanning laying and praying for a moment but Troc takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fanning looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Troc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Troc wants to control but Fanning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Troc is refusing to be controlled, as Fanning sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fanning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fanning has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fanning!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanavio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoshiko Takara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takara has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Hoshiko Takara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Sanavio's chin.
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29
196 lbs
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202 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanavio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hoshiko Takara!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanavio counters with an outside leg kick.
Takara closes the distance and pushes Sanavio back into the cage.
Takara working aggressively here.
Sanavio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanavio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takara.
It looks like Diego Sanavio has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanavio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takara throws a body punch but Sanavio moves out of range.
Takara wants to slow Sanavio down by chopping away at his legs.
Takara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanavio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoshiko Takara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanavio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanavio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanavio tries to break the clinch but Takara is controlling the position.
Sanavio tries a body shot but Takara blocks it.
Sanavio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takaras head.
Sanavio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanavio blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takara.
Takara can't find room to land a body shot as Sanavio controls the action.
Sanavio pushes Takara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takara blocks an elbow strike.
Sanavio misses with a punch to the body.
Sanavio misses with an elbow strike.
Takara lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanavio backwards.
Takara working aggressively here.
Sanavio misses with a punch to the body.
Takara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanavio backwards.
Sanavio blocks an uppercut.
Takara throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanavio.
Sanavio blocks a body shot from Takara.
Sanavio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanavio lands a knee to the body.
Sanavio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takara throws out a loose jab but Sanavio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanavio feints and then cracks Takara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takara down.
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!
Sanavio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takara misses with a hook
and Sanavio counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanavio cracks a nice hook into Takara's ribs.
Sanavio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanavio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanavio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takara tries to land a front kick but Sanavio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanavio moves away.
Sanavio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanavio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanavio checks a leg kick.
Takara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanavio.
Sanavio scores with a one two! Takara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanavio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanavio.
Takara blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanavio slips a jab from Takara.
Sanavio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanavio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanavio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takara just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanavio.
Donk. Sanavio catches Takara right on the button with a cross.
Sanavio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanavio checks a leg kick.
Takara slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanavio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanavio misses with a wild body shot.
Takara misses with a jab to the body
and Takara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanavio.
Sanavio thuds a left hand into Takara's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanavio misses the target.
Sanavio throws a hook but Takara avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanavio throws a push kick but Takara slaps the foot to one side.
Sanavio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Sanavio.
Sanavio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takara misses the jab.
Takara tried to score with a low kick but Sanavio checks it.
Takara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanavio was well out of range. Poor timing from Takara.
Sanavio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takara's calf.
Takara scores with a body shot.
Takara throws a nice looking combination but Sanavio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takara looks gassed!
Takara misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Takara. No joy for Sanavio on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanavio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takara moves in looking to clinch but Sanavio pushes him off.
Sanavio moves into range and clinches up with Takara.
Takara misses with a body punch.
Sanavio managing to block the knees to the body from Takara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanavio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanavio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takara lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Sanavio.
Sanavio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takara dodges the ground and pound from Sanavio.
Sanavio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takara keeps working.
Sanavio working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanavio cracks Takara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takara tries to bench press Sanavio off him but Sanavio keeps the position.
Takara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Takara is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanavio's best efforts.
Sanavio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takara is breathing heavily.
Sanavio wants to finish this one by submission but Takara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanavio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanavio lands with some strikes.
Takara tries to reverse the position but Sanavio maintains control.
Sanavio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Takara is bucking up trying to escape but Sanavio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sanavio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanavio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takara is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanavio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanavio connects with a bit shot that sees Takara covering up! More strikes from Sanavio and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanavio is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Sanavio!
Diego Sanavio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno pushes Alves away with a front kick.
Areeno misses with a leg kick
and Alves counters with a good low kick that Areeno was not able to check.
Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Areeno.
Areeno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alves misses with a straight right.
Areeno misses with a body kick.
Areeno lands the left hand.
Areeno throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Areeno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Areeno staying out of range there.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Davi Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Areeno misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Areeno cracks Alves with an open hand slap.
Areeno lands a body shot.
Areeno digs a good body shot into Alves's ribs.
Alves jabs Areeno right on the nose. Areeno blinks but takes it well.
Areeno throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Alves 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.
Areeno just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Areeno.
A head kick misses from Areeno.
Areeno misses with a body shot.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses.
Areeno jabs Alves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alves connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areeno defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areeno manages to avoid it.
Alves tries for a takedown but Areeno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davi Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areeno misses with a looping right.
Alves throws a jab when Areeno was well out of range.
Areeno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Areeno gets slowly back to his feet.
Areeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alves misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a nice strike.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Areeno misses with a few strikes there.
Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areeno is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Alves throws a sloppy body shot
and Areeno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Areeno.
A big right from Alves misses.
Areeno moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Areeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Areeno wants it to stay on the feet.
Areeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Areeno throws a front kick that sends Alves stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alves 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 Areeno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Areeno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Areeno throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves avoids the head kick by Areeno.
Areeno moves away from the strike by Alves.
Alves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Areeno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Areeno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areeno moves away.
Alves throws a lazy uppercut
and Areeno counters with a big head kick but Alves shrugs it off.
Areeno shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
Alves misses the jab.
Areeno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
Alves blocks a head kick by Areeno.
Areeno works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Areeno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Areeno connects with a body shot that sends Alves's belly button to the back.
Areeno dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Alves throws a body punch but Areeno moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Alves scores with a jab.
Areeno throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Areeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davi Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Areeno.
A big right from Alves misses.
A big right from Alves misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Areeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves throws a right hand that Areeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Areeno also avoids with ease.
Areeno throws a body kick that misses.
Areeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves blocks a head kick by Areeno.
Areeno is breathing heavily.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areeno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Areeno moves out of range of the body kick from Alves.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Areeno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Areeno moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Areeno.
Areeno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Areeno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areeno lands a big shot there that rocks Alves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alves is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Areeno misses with a head shot.
Alves is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to hold on but Areeno pushes him away.
Alves regains half guard.
Areeno with the ground and pound but Alves uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Areeno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Areeno is aware though and is defending well.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Areeno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Areeno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Areeno is one step ahead there.
Areeno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Areeno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Areeno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Areeno passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areeno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areeno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Areeno wants to advance to full mount but Alves doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves wants to sweep here but Areeno controlling him for the moment.
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 Davi Alves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alves, as that shot connected.
Areeno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves's head.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Steve Areeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Areeno counters with a leg kick.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Alves lands with a cross.
Areeno defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Areeno throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range.
Areeno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alves looks to land a combination but Areeno avoids it well.
Alves connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Areeno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses.
Alves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Areeno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Areeno slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Areeno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Areeno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Areeno can pounce on him.
Areeno moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areeno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areeno connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Areeno throws the kick towards the body but Alves avoids it.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Areeno.
Areeno is looking to score with low kicks.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Areeno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well.
Areeno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves wants to slow Areeno down by chopping away at his legs.
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
Alves missing with a left hand there. Areeno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alves duly obliges.
Areeno shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Areeno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areeno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Areeno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick from Areeno lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Areeno pinned against the cage. Areeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves thuds his right hand into Areeno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Areeno on the side of the head.
Areeno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves lands a head kick. Areeno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Areeno scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Areeno circles away.
A big left from Alves misses.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areeno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Areeno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Areeno moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areeno throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Areeno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Areeno doesn't seem bothered though.
Areeno throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steve Areeno just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Areeno moved out of range.
Areeno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Areeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areeno ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Areeno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Areeno throws a leg kick that misses.
Alves lands with a shot to the body.
Areeno tries to land a leg kick but Alves saw it coming and moves away.
Areeno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Areeno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Areeno tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Areeno.
Areeno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Areeno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Areeno is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Areeno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown but Areeno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Areeno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Areeno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Areeno is predictable there
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areeno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Areeno avoids it.
Areeno thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alves slips a jab from Areeno.
Areeno blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Alves tenderised Areeno's leg. Areeno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Areeno tries to work over Alves's front leg with a kick but Alves checks it.
Areeno looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Areeno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areeno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alves tries a low kick but Areeno avoids it.
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Areeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno is trying to improve his position.
Areeno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Areeno being controlled for a moment.
Areeno takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Areeno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Alves's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Areeno is trying to work for a sweep but Alves has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Areeno is now in Alves's guard. A big mistake from Alves there, giving up the dominant position!
Alves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Areeno works a leg free and moves 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!
Areeno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Areeno works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Davi Alves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alves fails to land the takedown.
Areeno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Areeno avoids the body shot from Alves.
Good exchange - Alves coming out on top.
Alves misses with a hook. Areeno ducked under it nicely.
Areeno fails with a takedown attempt.
Areeno connects with a body shot.
Areeno shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Areeno is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Areeno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves connects with a right hand. Areeno shakes it off.
Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Areeno doesn't seem bothered though.
Areeno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt - Areeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alves works the jab nicely.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areeno.
Areeno tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from Areeno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves delivers a nice body kick.
Alves blocks a low kick nicely.
Alves misses with a hook
and Areeno counters with a good, hard body kick but Alves shrugs it off.
Areeno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Areeno throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Areeno misses with a looping left.
Areeno tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Areeno missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves digs a good body shot into Areeno's ribs.
Alves blocks a low kick nicely.
Areeno walks into a left hand.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Areeno is just out of range.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areeno was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Areeno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
Areeno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Areeno gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control but Areeno is working from the bottom.
Areeno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves has his foot on Areeno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Areeno works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areeno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves wants to sweep here but Areeno controlling him for the moment.
Areeno stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
Davi Alves retains his featherweight title!
Davi Alves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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