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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. 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
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands with a straight right. Orton didn't see that one coming.
Orton clinches with his opponent.
Orton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is stalling here.
Taylor pushes off an throws an elbow but Orton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orton works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Orton lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orton's defenses.
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Orton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Orton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor lands a big right hand that drops Orton! The killer instinct kicks in and Taylor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Taylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bik Mesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Douillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bik Mesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Douillet!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douillet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Douillet showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Douillet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesh!
Douillet landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Bik Mesh 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!
Douillet dominating with strikes here.
Mesh is rocked!
Bik Mesh's cut is getting worse.
Douillet lands a big elbow - Mesh is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mesh is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Douillet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Camozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Action Crackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Camozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Crackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crackson. That's going to slow Camozzi down.
Crackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camozzi as he avoids it easily.
Crackson throws a shot from downtown. Camozzi moves away and avoids it.
Crackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camozzi throws a lazy right hand but Crackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Crackson scores with a hook to the body. Camozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crackson scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Camozzi misses.
Camozzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crackson blocks a jab.
Crackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Camozzi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camozzi misses with a straight left.
Crackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Crackson working for a guillotine from mount but Camozzi is in no mood to give up.
Camozzi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Crackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Chris Camozzi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camozzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crackson controlling from mount.
Crackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Camozzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Camozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson managing to control the position.
Crackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camozzi wants to get up but he can't break Crackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Camozzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camozzi has managed to get both his arms back between Crackson's legs - danger averted.
Crackson looking to control.
Crackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camozzi wants to stand but Crackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Camozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camozzi has gone for a leg lock! Crackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camozzi's guard.
Crackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camozzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crackson pulls his head out easily.
Crackson is looking for a kimura but Camozzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crackson to get the leverage.
Crackson wants to control but Camozzi is keeping him busy.
Camozzi is trying to stand.
Crackson slips a nice elbow through Camozzi's hands, connecting with Camozzi's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camozzi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Crackson there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crackson trying to control the pace.
Camozzi wants to get back to his feet.
Crackson moves into full mount! Camozzi won't be happy about that!
Camozzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crackson looking to finish Camozzi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Camozzi!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chris Camozzi's cut is getting worse.
Crackson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Crackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Camozzi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crackson misses with an uppercut.
Chris Camozzi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Camozzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Camozzi.
Camozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crackson drives through with a takedown into Camozzi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Camozzi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Crackson is looking to defend but Camozzi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Crackson! Camozzi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Crackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Camozzi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Knight lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jet Thompson has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Knight blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Knight lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knight obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Knight.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Ted Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Knight fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Thompson scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Knight.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Knight wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Knight throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight scores with a kick to the body.
Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knight - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knight. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Knight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thompson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Knight avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Knight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Thompson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Thompson's cut.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knight.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knight blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knight.
Knight with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jet Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Knight lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
The cut above Jet Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Knight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jet Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jet Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ted Knight!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ted Knight made sure he mentioned Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Binky Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Burn This City. Costa has chosen 26 Bass by Roni Size as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Binky Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Costa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Binky Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Costa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
It looks like Carlos Costa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Costa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Costa lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Costa trying to control momentarily.
Costa is striking from the back but Barnes escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa prevents Barnes from standing back up.
Costa misses with a head shot. Barnes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa stops Barnes from standing up.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa on the ground.
Barnes wants to stand but Costa is controlling the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Costa pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick from Costa lands but Barnes takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Costa.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Costa'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.
Barnes misses the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnes.
Costa keeps Barnes under control for a moment.
Costa manages to get back to half guard.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carlos Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa sneaks back into half guard.
It looks like Barnes is going to stand back up.
Costa trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Costa regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up.
Costa is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes tries to stand but Costa is controlling from the bottom.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up.
Costa looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes wants to stand but Costa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Costa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Costa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Costa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Costa tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Costa tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Costa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barnes. Oh but Costa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barnes goes limp - he's gone! Costa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Costa!
A very excited looking Carlos Costa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anderson Silva Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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26
198 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner tries to work over Buckknuckle's front leg with a kick but Buckknuckle checks it.
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckknuckle.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Milo Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner looks to land a combination but Buckknuckle avoids it well.
Winner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winner throws a series of punches but Buckknuckle moves out of range.
Buckknuckle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Buckknuckle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Winner as Buckknuckle shoots in.
Winner misses with a wild combination.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that Buckknuckle avoids nicely.
Winner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Winner there.
Buckknuckle slips a jab and a cross from Winner.
Buckknuckle misses with a takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a series of strikes. Buckknuckle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buckknuckle takes a swing at Winner's ribcage but misses.
Winner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwood Buckknuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckknuckle slips a jab and a cross from Winner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle lunges at Winner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winner's hand.
Winner looks to land a combination but Buckknuckle avoids it well.
Buckknuckle misses with a wild body shot.
Winner moves out of range of the body kick from Buckknuckle.
Milo Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Buckknuckle finds it's way through Winner's defenses.
Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winner as he avoids it easily.
Buckknuckle throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Winner. Those never looked like landing.
Winner misses with a double jab
and Buckknuckle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winner won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buckknuckle throws a strike aimed at the side of Winner's head but Winner avoids it well.
Buckknuckle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buckknuckle tries to score with some ground and pound. Winner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Winner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Buckknuckle prevents Winner from escaping the position.
Buckknuckle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Buckknuckle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Winner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Buckknuckle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winner is pushing Buckknuckle's head away, looking to escape. Buckknuckle manages to hold on to the position though.
Buckknuckle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Buckknuckle working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buckknuckle scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Buckknuckle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elwood Buckknuckle dominated that round.
That's time! Buckknuckle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buckknuckle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckknuckle somewhat.
Buckknuckle lands an overhand right.
Winner blocks a head kick by Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckknuckle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Winner is trying to stand.
Winner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buckknuckle 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.
Buckknuckle looks to land a strike but Winner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckknuckle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckknuckle landing with the ground and pound.
Buckknuckle throws a big elbow that misses.
Winner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner kicks Buckknuckle off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner fails to land with a series of punches.
Winner fails to land with a series of punches.
Winner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buckknuckle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winner.
Winner misses with a few strikes there.
Buckknuckle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckknuckle.
A swing and a miss from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckknuckle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckknuckle looks up at the clock and then as Winner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buckknuckle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner regains half guard, as Buckknuckle was trying to land strikes.
Buckknuckle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buckknuckle wants to pass to mount but Winner is defending the position.
Buckknuckle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Winner's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle moves into full mount! Winner won't be happy about that!
Buckknuckle lands a heavy elbow.
Winner really wants to buck Buckknuckle off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckknuckle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winner?
Winner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Buckknuckle's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwood Buckknuckle!
An out of breath Elwood Buckknuckle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawkins's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. This should be fireworks!
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25
167 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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27
164 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nongkeeswuit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nongkeeswuit looks to throw the jab but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Nongkeeswuit is just out of range.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nongkeeswuit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nongkeeswuit is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Nongkeeswuit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nongkeeswuit wants to stand but Hawkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawkins controlling the position.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nongkeeswuit throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Nongkeeswuit.
Hawkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nongkeeswuit on his heels. He'll look to pass Nongkeeswuit's guard now, I'm sure.
Nongkeeswuit keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Nongkeeswuit is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controlling from the top position.
Hawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Nongkeeswuit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nongkeeswuit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Nongkeeswuit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nongkeeswuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nongkeeswuit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nongkeeswuit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nongkeeswuit!
Hawkins wants to control but Nongkeeswuit postures up.
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.
Sandy Hawkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit circles away.
Crunch! Nongkeeswuit slams his shin into Hawkins's torso.
Hawkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nongkeeswuit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Nongkeeswuit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nongkeeswuit wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawkins won't allow it.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nongkeeswuit tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Nongkeeswuit swinging wildly here.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Nongkeeswuit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nongkeeswuit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nongkeeswuit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nongkeeswuit.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Nongkeeswuit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nongkeeswuit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Nongkeeswuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Nongkeeswuit misses.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nongkeeswuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Nongkeeswuit throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandy Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Nongkeeswuit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit throws a lazy body kick
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Nongkeeswuit throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Hawkins lands a front kick.
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!
Hawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nongkeeswuit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Nongkeeswuit slams his shin into Hawkins's torso.
Nongkeeswuit throws a low kick but Hawkins avoids it.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins scores with a body shot.
Hawkins slips a straight right by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nongkeeswuit.
Hawkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nongkeeswuit takes a step back to recover.
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
Hawkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins looks for the body kick but Nongkeeswuit saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Nongkeeswuit.
Hawkins checks the leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a two punch combination.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body kick.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Nongkeeswuit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Nongkeeswuit throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sandy Hawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nongkeeswuit tries to land a front kick but Hawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nongkeeswuit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nongkeeswuit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawkins misses with a combination
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Nongkeeswuit throws a combination. Hawkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit tried to score with a low kick but Hawkins checks it.
Hawkins dives in and grabs Nongkeeswuit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nongkeeswuit pushes down on Hawkins's head and hops out.
Hawkins misses with a hook
and Nongkeeswuit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nongkeeswuit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Nongkeeswuit misses.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nongkeeswuit rather than just go for the knockout.
Nongkeeswuit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins lands with a nice combination. Nongkeeswuit backs away looking to recover.
Nongkeeswuit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a body kick but Hawkins moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hawkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Hawkins.
Hawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nongkeeswuit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nongkeeswuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nongkeeswuit pushes Hawkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hawkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nongkeeswuit can't do much from the bottom here.
Nongkeeswuit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to control Hawkins's posture but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins with the ground and pound but Nongkeeswuit regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nongkeeswuit won't allow Hawkins to pass to mount.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Nongkeeswuit is having none of it.
Hawkins wants to pass to mount but Nongkeeswuit is defending the position.
Sandy Hawkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nongkeeswuit tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawkins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Hawkins!
Sandy Hawkins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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22
196 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Melo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Melo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melo misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Jay.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Jay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melo misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Jay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jay feints and then cracks Melo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melo down.
Melo avoids the body shot from Jay.
A telegraphed right hand from Melo misses the target.
Melo digs a good hook to Jay's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo looks to land a body kick but Jay moved away.
Jay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Jay.
A big right from Jay misses.
Jay is looking to land body kicks.
Jay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jay Jay has been cut.
Melo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Jay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melo defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Melo cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Melo is looking to wear down Jay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Melo - just one landing.
Jay throws a front kick aimed at Melo's knee but Melo avoids it well.
Melo misses with a leg kick
and Jay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jay throws a push kick but Melo slaps the foot to one side.
Melo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Melo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melo throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay wants to clinch.
Jay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melo throws out a powerful jab.
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Melo off balance momentarily.
Melo throws the kick towards the body but Jay avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Melo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jay's sensitive parts.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jay throws a head kick that half lands.
Jay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Melo lands with a cross.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jay throws a leg kick
and Melo counters with a stiff right hand.
Melo moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
A slow jab from Melo misses its intended target.
Melo throws a right hand that Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo checks a leg kick nicely.
Melo moves out of range of the leg kick from Jay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay doesn't manage to clinch there - Melo circles away.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Melo throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Melo throws a leg kick but Jay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo throws a leg kick but Jay checks it.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melo throws a leg kick but Jay moved away.
Melo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melo, right into the meat.
Jay checks a low kick from Melo.
Jay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Melo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay throws a series of punches but Melo avoids them all with ease.
Jay is looking to score with low kicks.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay throws the left hand but Melo avoids the punch easily.
Jay lands a nice shot to the body.
Melo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay looks for the body kick but Melo saw that one coming.
Melo digs a good body shot into Jay's ribs.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay tries to clinch up but Melo circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jay.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Jay moves into the clinch.
Melo is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Melo is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Melo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melo manages to break the clinch.
Jay avoids the body shot from Melo.
Jay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Melo misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Melo 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 Jay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jay avoids the body shot from Melo.
Melo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melo's calf.
Jay throws a jab when Melo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jay.
Jay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melo. Melo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jay throws a leg kick which misses Melo's front leg but catches the back leg as Melo tries to avoid it.
Jay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Sergio Melo is winning the standup battle so far.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Jay tries to move into range but Melo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Jay finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Melo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Jay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jay throws a body punch but Melo moves out of range.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay checks a low kick from Melo.
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melo is looking to slow Jay down with leg kicks.
Jay checks a leg kick.
Jay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Melo.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Melo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Melo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jay at a distance.
Melo jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Melo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jay is out of range and Melo settles back down.
Melo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jay's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo cracks the inside of Jay's front leg.
Melo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Jay.
Melo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Melo scores with a jab. Jay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Jay. Beautiful body shot.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melo.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melo.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Melo.
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Sergio Melo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay's cut.
That's time! Melo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melo.
Jay scores with a head kick.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Melo 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 Jay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Melo misses with a body shot.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melo.
A low kick from Jay is predictable there
letting Melo counter with a right hand.
Jay throws a wild body kick that Melo sees coming a mile off.
Melo throws a push kick but Jay slaps the foot to one side.
Jay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Jay misses.
Jay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Melo back to the cage. Jay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Melo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melo.
Jab from Jay.
Melo checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melo. That's going to slow Jay down.
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Melo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melo feints and then cracks Jay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jay down.
Melo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jay blocks the leg kick.
Melo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Melo.
Jay checks a low kick from Melo.
Jay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melo throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jay momentarily.
Melo checks a leg kick.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch but Melo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melo checks a leg kick.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Melo.
Melo lands a jab to Jay's midsection.
Melo missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay drops his hands momentarily and Melo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Melo saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jay. That's going to slow Melo down.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Melo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Melo throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
Melo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay has Melo up against the cage in a clinch.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Jay.
Melo jumps guard but Jay stands there with Melo around his waist. Melo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Melo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo presses Jay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melo has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo misses with some punches.
Jay is trying to maintain a safe position but Melo gets an underhook and turns Jay into the cage.
A short right from Melo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melo.
Melo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Jay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melo up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melo tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Melo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay'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.
Melo blocks a head kick by Jay.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jay checks a leg kick.
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crunch! Jay slams his shin into Melo's torso.
Melo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jay is looking to land body kicks.
Jay blocks a low kick nicely.
Jay throws a head kick but Melo moves out of range.
Melo throws a head kick that Jay semi-blocks.
Melo misses with an uppercut.
Melo throws a leg kick but Jay moved away.
Jay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melo throws a leg kick but Jay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jay tries to clinch but Melo moves out of range.
Jay throws a leg kick but Melo moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Melo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jay moves away from the strike by Melo.
Danga de danga de dang - Jay scores with a four punch combination!
Melo is looking to slow Jay down with leg kicks.
Jay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Melo throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Melo.
Jay connects with a leg kick. Melo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jay connects with a body shot that sends Melo's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Melo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jay lands a jab to the head.
Jay throws a shot from downtown. Melo moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands with a good body shot.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melo. Melo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Melo. Jay shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Melo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jay.
Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melo.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Melo throws a head kick that Jay semi-blocks.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melo throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to land a front kick but Melo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Melo throws out a leg kick but Jay moves out of range and Melo only half commits.
Jay tries a low kick but Melo avoids it.
Melo lands with a good body shot.
Melo avoids the body shot from Jay.
Melo missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jay.
Melo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jay to score with a decent uppercut.
Melo tries a low kick but Jay avoids it.
Melo blocks a head kick by Jay.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay scores with a nice head shot.
Melo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Jay.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Jay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Jay blocks the low kick.
Melo throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
Melo throws a leg kick but Jay moved away.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Jay moves out of range of the leg kick from Melo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo avoids a kick to the body.
Jay misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melo throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Melo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Melo had his way with Jay Jay in that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Melo misses with a head kick.
Jay checks a low kick from Melo.
Jay cracks Melo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melo.
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crunch! Melo slams his shin into Jay's torso.
Melo moves out of range as Jay throws a body kick.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Melo stuns Jay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Melo looks for the body kick but Jay saw that one coming.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Jay misses with the combination.
Jay misses with a leg kick.
Jay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Melo throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Melo loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Melo moves out of range as Jay throws a body kick.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Melo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Melo avoids the head kick by Jay.
Melo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay is looking to chop away at Melo's legs.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Melo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Melo.
Melo throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Jay coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Melo.
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Melo off balance momentarily.
Jay thuds his right hand into Melo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jay throws a jab when Melo was well out of range.
Melo scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melo thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Melo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay throws a low kick, looking for Melo's leg but Melo calmly moves out of range.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Melo checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a low kick, looking for Melo's leg but Melo calmly moves out of range.
Jay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Melo.
Good exchange - Melo coming out on top.
A big left from Jay misses.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Jay digs a good body shot into Melo's ribs.
Jay lands a front kick.
Melo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jay.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Melo.
Jay tries to land a front kick but Melo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Melo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay dodges the punch combination from Melo.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jay's hands.
Melo connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melo keeps Jay at a distance using the push kick.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Sergio Melo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Melo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Melo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Melo!
Sergio Melo retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Sergio Melo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Chavez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leonard takes a step back to recover.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leonard's hands.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonard is able to avoid easily.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez works Leonard's body with a nice hook.
Leonard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez with a hook.
Leonard wants to land a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Leonard has closed the distance and engaged Chavez in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez tries a body shot but Leonard blocks it.
Leonard tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonard avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Leonard's takedown attempt.
Leonard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Leonard is blocking nicely.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Leonard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chavez is defending well.
Leonard goes for a takedown attempt but Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Leonard avoids it.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonard misses with a straight right.
Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leonard counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonard takes the fight into the clinch.
Leonard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leonard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leonard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chavez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonard controls Chavez momentarily but Chavez frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez lands a front kick.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez slips under a jab from Leonard.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chavez tries a body shot but Leonard blocks it.
Leonard lands with a right to the head.
Leonard can't get the takedown.
A short right from Leonard on the inside.
Leonard tries to pull guard but Chavez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leonard slowing the pace effectively.
Leonard has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonard avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez avoiding damage.
Leonard tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Leonard drops back down to his feet.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Leonard looking to stall.
Chavez stalling.
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leonard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chavez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonard.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Leonard.
Chavez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leonard has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leonard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Leonard has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has Leonard pressed against the cage, preventing Leonard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonard is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Leonard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavez down to the mat. Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard misses with a wild combination.
Leonard clinches with his opponent.
Leonard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonard is defending well for now.
Chavez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonard is defending well for now.
Leonard breaks from the clinch.
Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonard.
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Leonard. Leonard maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez cracks Leonard with a nice body shot.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leonard is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez lands a nice elbow.
Leonard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Leonard is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Leonard.
Leonard managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chavez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Leonard is stalling here.
Chavez scores a nice knee to the body.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leonard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leonard is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonard's face.
Leonard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Leonard takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Leonard counter with a right hand.
Leonard avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonard avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez misses with a body punch
and Leonard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miguel Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez misses the jab.
Miguel Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonard misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez connects with a high kick.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chavez tests Leonard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Chavez pushes Leonard up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard manages to pull guard.
Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonard is keeping the position for now.
Leonard 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.
Leonard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chavez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leonard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Miguel Chavez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Chavez throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard clinches with his opponent.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Chavez has Leonard pressed against the cage, preventing Leonard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard fails to pull guard.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonard avoids the damage to the body.
Leonard tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Leonard drops back down to his feet.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonard is defending well for now.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but Leonard blocks with his arms.
Chavez avoiding damage.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chavez landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries to pull guard but Chavez won't allow it.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonard.
Leonard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Leonard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Leonard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leonard tries to pull guard but Chavez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leonard lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Leonard has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leonard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez scores a nice knee to the body.
Chavez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonard's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavez.
Leonard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez trying to control the position but instead, Leonard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chavez into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavez throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez clearly takes 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.
Leonard throws a leg kick that misses.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard blocks a low kick nicely.
Leonard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leonard showed some decent athleticism there.
Leonard thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Leonard thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Leonard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonard.
Chavez trying to control here.
Leonard throws a strike but Chavez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Leonard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez pulls Leonard in close to prevent any damage.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonard landing some decent shots from guard.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Chavez looking to control.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Leonard controlling him for the moment.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leonard throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Leonard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there.
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.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonard avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez throws a low kick but Leonard moves out of range easily.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Leonard moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chavez 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 Leonard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leonard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonard loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Leonard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonard circles away.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonard avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chavez clinches.
Leonard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Leonard's shoulder, as Leonard tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chavez connects with a jab.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chavez's half guard.
Leonard trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control from the bottom.
Leonard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leonard thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Leonard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leonard wants to take a breather but Chavez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chavez defending well though.
Nuriel Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez is not content to let Leonard control the position.
Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonard.
Nuriel Leonard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground and pound from Leonard.
Leonard misses with a head shot. Chavez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Leonard connects with a couple of short punches.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws an elbow that misses. Chavez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonard's guard. Nice move by Chavez!
Leonard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Leonard being controlled here, momentarily.
Chavez postures up.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuriel Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
Miguel Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miguel Chavez waved his t-shirt featuring Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO's logo in front of the cameras.
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