MLC 38: Corner v. Hossein III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalam Mekhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalam Mekhar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Lee's chin.

Mekhar
vs
Lee

192 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalam Mekhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee blocks a head kick by Mekhar.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Mekhar motions for Lee to come forward. Mekhar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Mekhar throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mekhar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekhar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mekhar slips a jab from Lee.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mekhar tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Mekhar is rocked!
Lee swings for the body but Mekhar moves out of range.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Mekhar moves away and avoids it.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mekhar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mekhar misses with a kick to the body.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mekhar is breathing heavily.
Mekhar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mekhar throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.

Lee throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Mekhar tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Mekhar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Lee stands and throws Mekhar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mekhar seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee misses with the ground and pound.
Lee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mekhar some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mekhar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee.

Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mekhar, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mekhar is trying to buck Lee off.
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mekhar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Mekhar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mekhar has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Lee works to full guard.

Lee pushes Mekhar off and gets back to his feet.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mekhar moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Mekhar tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Mekhar.
Lee feints a jab and as Mekhar dips his head, Lee unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Mekhar right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Mekhar falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Lee smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Lee!
A very excited looking Kevin Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bonner
vs
James

187 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin James!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in but no luck this time.

James gets caught napping as Bonner dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.

James working for a triangle but Bonner defends it easily.
Bonner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonner wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping full guard, as Bonner tries to pass.
Bonner postures up.
Bonner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonner forces his way into half guard.
Bonner prevents James from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control here.
It looks like Bonner is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonner stops James from getting back to his feet.
James wants to control but Bonner is keeping busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Bonner.
Bonner misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonner tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner fails with a takedown attempt.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bonner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonner pinned against the cage. Bonner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Stevie Bonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin James.

Bonner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonner throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking to control.
Bonner looking to pass the guard.
Bonner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bonner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonner dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Bonner's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonner wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and Bonner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonner throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonner defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Bonner dominated that round.
That's time! Bonner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

James shoots in and drives through. Bonner sprawls well.
Bonner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James tries to clinch up but Bonner circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonner gets slowly back to his feet.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Bonner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Bonner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stevie Bonner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James is looking for a triangle but Bonner pushes his legs off easily.
James keeping moving, preventing Bonner from controlling successfully.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonner preventing the sweep.
Bonner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Stevie Bonner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
James shoots in for a double leg but Bonner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevie Bonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin James.
James is breathing heavily.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonner tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Bonner persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonner throws a head kick that misses.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonner as he avoids it easily.
James defending well as Bonner loads up on a big left hand.
James swinging wildly here.
James shoots in for a takedown but Bonner shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James checks the leg kick.

Bonner gets the takedown into side control.
Bonner is staying tight to James's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bonner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bonner is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner lands a few punches from side control.
Bonner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bonner staying calm.

Bonner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonner advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Bonner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonner drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
James keeping moving, preventing Bonner from controlling successfully.
James trying to control the position.
Bonner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonner's guard.
Bonner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James wants to pass the guard but Bonner is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevie Bonner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

James darts in and clinches Bonner up against the cage.

James manages to break the clinch.

Bonner closes the distance and clinches.

James pulls guard.
Bonner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonner manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonner keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Bonner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonner tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner 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.

Dustin James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James fails to land the takedown.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bonner clinches up against the cage.

Bonner lands a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
James shoots in but Bonner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Bonner pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonner being controlled against the cage.
Bonner is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonner prevents a body shot from James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries a body shot but Bonner blocks it.
Bonner controlling the action here for a moment.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Bonner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonner stopping the sweep attempt from James.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonner stays in close to James's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Bonner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Bonner!
Stevie Bonner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Gotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Gotts has chosen Godfather Theme as his entrance music. Stu Gotts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

White
vs
Gotts

172 cm
26
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Gotts!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotts tries to clinch up.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gotts missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White blocks a jab.
Gotts misses with a looping left.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Gotts.
Gotts's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotts.
Gotts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White defending well as Gotts loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Gotts misses.
White throws a series of punches but Gotts moves out of range.
Gotts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
No joy there for Gotts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Gotts.
Stu Gotts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotts throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a hook.
Gotts misses with a looping right.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotts.
Gotts tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Gotts fails in his attempt to clinch.
White throws a nice looking combination but Gotts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
Gotts looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Gotts throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Gotts.
Gotts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gotts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotts throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotts misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gotts. Those never looked like landing.
Gotts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White takes one to the side of the head.
White misses with a straight left.
White slips a straight right by Gotts.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting White counter with a right hand.
Gotts doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Gotts looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Gotts misses with a straight left.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
White throws a body punch but Gotts moves out of range.
Gotts moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gotts wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Gotts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts lands a jab-cross combination.
Gotts throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White misses the shot to the body.
Gotts misses the shot to the body.
Gotts misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White scores with a hook to the body. Gotts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gotts lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Gotts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotts defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White throws a nice looking combination but Gotts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gotts thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Gotts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by White.
White misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts connects with a body shot.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotts is just out of range.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Gotts.
White moves away from the strike by Gotts.
Gotts ducks under a wild hook from White.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gotts finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gotts back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gotts dodges the punch combination from White.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Gotts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Gotts throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Gotts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gotts throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Gotts throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Gotts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a looping overhand right but Gotts ducks down to avoid it.
Gotts lands a slapping body shot.
White lands with a nice body punch.

Gotts moves into the clinch.
Gotts misses with some punches.
Gotts lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gotts.
Gotts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Gotts won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gotts throws an elbow but misses.
White blocks an uppercut.
Gotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White trying to stall but Gotts improves his position.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gotts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from White.
Gotts keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gotts has a couple of punches blocked by White.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gotts.
Gotts misses with the head strike.
Gotts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gotts tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gotts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gotts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gotts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
Gotts throws a head punch that misses.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Gotts.
Gotts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gotts lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
White is trying to push Gotts away but Gotts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gotts misses with an elbow over the top.
White blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White is trying to break the clinch but Gotts is controlling him.
Gotts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White is trying to break the clinch but Gotts is controlling him.
White tries to circle away but Gotts has him pinned against the cage.
White is trying to force a seperation but Gotts has the dominant position.
Gotts working aggressively here.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White is trying to break free.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White is trying to break the clinch but Gotts has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gotts taking a breather.
White tries to stall but Gotts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gotts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White blocks an uppercut.
Gotts misses with the head strike.
Gotts keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gotts has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gotts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stu Gotts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Gotts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gotts throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotts missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotts defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotts. Gotts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gotts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Gotts tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotts misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Gotts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White slips a jab from Gotts.
Gotts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Marco White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from White misses.
Gotts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gotts just misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Gotts misses with a looping right.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotts misses the target.
Gotts cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Stu Gotts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
A big left from Gotts misses.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Gotts.
Gotts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gotts is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Gotts misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gotts misses its intended target.
Gotts misses with a hook.
Gotts moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
Gotts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Gotts catches White right on the button with a cross.
Gotts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotts.
Gotts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marco White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotts tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotts slips a straight right by White.
Gotts moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Gotts throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Gotts's shoulder, as Gotts tries to avoid the shot.
White throws a hook but Gotts blocks it.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White connects with a body shot that sends Gotts's belly button to the back.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Gotts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Gotts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotts slowing the pace effectively.
Gotts tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gotts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stu Gotts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

White is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts lands with a light punch inside.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotts is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White is trying to force a seperation but Gotts has the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotts lands a left hand.
Gotts is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gotts creates a bit of space for himself and rocks White with a big uppercut! White tries to clinch up but Gotts pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples White to the mat! White covers up and Gotts unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stu Gotts!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stu Gotts waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griggs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Church by T-Pain. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Griggs
vs
Cloud

178 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekiel Cloud!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cloud but Cloud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cloud takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cloud avoids it really well and circles away.
Griggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cloud tries to avoid it but Griggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cloud to the ground. Cloud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griggs.
Cloud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cloud throws a good cross that connects.

Griggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cloud was covering up waiting for the punch and Griggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Griggs throws an elbow that misses. Cloud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griggs's guard. Nice move by Cloud!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griggs is looking for a triangle but Cloud pushes his legs off easily.
Cloud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griggs wants to sweep here but Cloud controlling him for the moment.
Griggs wants to control but Cloud passes easily into half guard.
Griggs gets back to full guard.
Griggs controls Cloud momentarily but Cloud frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to sweep here but Cloud controlling him for the moment.

Griggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Griggs has his foot on Cloud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cloud works his way back into a safe position though.
Cloud stays in close to Griggs's body and controls the position.

Griggs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cloud doesn't defend quickly enough and Griggs has managed to lock this one up! Can Cloud escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Griggs on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deacon Griggs!
Post fight, Deacon Griggs stared into the camera and said 'Really glad I pulled off the win tonight. If I didn't, well then I may have had to rethink my career choice. That being said, that wasn't the case tonight and I will continue to improve and win fights.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne comes into the arena with Going Under by Evanescence blaring out of the sound system. Jason Bourne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micah Magnum's chin.

Bourne
vs
Magnum

178 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

173 cm
23
155 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne checks a low kick from Magnum.
Jason Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magnum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magnum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bourne misses with a double jab.
Magnum throws a front kick aimed at Bourne's knee but Bourne avoids it well.
Bourne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magnum misses with an uppercut. Bourne saw that one coming.
Magnum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Bourne.
Bourne dips to his left and cracks Magnum with an uppercut!
Bourne with a hook.
Bourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magnum can pounce on him.
Bourne looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Bourne clinches up with Magnum and pushes him back against the cage.
Magnum stalling in the clinch but Bourne improves position.
Bourne avoiding damage as Magnum throws knees to the body.
Bourne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magnum has him pressed against the cage.
Bourne tries to throw a body punch but Magnum avoids it by throwing Bourne back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum stalling.
Magnum wants to stall.
Bourne is pressed up against the cage. Magnum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bourne down to the mat. Bourne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bourne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Bourne there.
Magnum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourne's waist but Bourne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnum off to one side.
Magnum swings for the body but Bourne moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bourne misses.
Bourne connects with a nice looking jab.
Bourne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magnum doesn't seem bothered though.
Bourne throws a low kick but Magnum avoids it.
Bourne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magnum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bourne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnum.
Bourne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnum.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
Magnum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magnum is looking to chop away at Bourne's legs.
Magnum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bourne is out of range and Magnum settles back down.
Magnum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnum misses the target.
Magnum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnum walks into a left hand.
Magnum throws a leg kick but Bourne moved away.
Bourne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnum.
Magnum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnum misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bourne as Magnum shoots in.
Jason Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Magnum.
Magnum jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bourne ducks under a wild hook from Magnum.
Magnum moves out of range as Bourne strikes.
Bourne lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bourne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bourne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bourne scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from Magnum misses its intended target.
Magnum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnum.
Magnum checks a leg kick nicely.
Bourne scores with a three punch combo!
Magnum tries to score with a low kick but Bourne moves his leg out of the way.
Magnum misses with a low kick.
Bourne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magnum.
Magnum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourne lands a really nice looking cross but Magnum seems unphased.
Bourne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Magnum.
Magnum thuds his right hand into Bourne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourne misses with a low kick.
Bourne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magnum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magnum staying out of range there.
Magnum avoids the head kick by Bourne.
Magnum catches Bourne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bourne moves out of range of the leg kick from Magnum.
Magnum thows a body shot but no joy.
Magnum thows a leg kick but Bourne checks it
and Bourne counters with a big head kick but Magnum shrugs it off.
Magnum swings widly with a right hand
letting Bourne counter with a right hand.
Bourne throws a low kick, looking for Magnum's leg but Magnum calmly moves out of range.
Magnum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bourne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jason Bourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magnum can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Magnum.
Bourne throws a leg kick that misses.
Bourne moves in looking to clinch but Magnum pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Micah Magnum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magnum throws a leg kick but Bourne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jason Bourne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourne.
Bourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bourne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magnum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magnum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Bourne tenderised Magnum's leg. Magnum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magnum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jason Bourne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bourne.
Bourne misses the shot to the body.
Bourne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourne looks to land a left hand but Magnum moved out of range nicely.
Bourne throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Bourne.
Magnum shoots in looking for a takedown but Bourne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magnum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magnum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourne.
No luck for Magnum with that takedown attempt.
Bourne blocks a leg kick.
Bourne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bourne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magnum keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Bourne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnum just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnum throws out a loose jab but Bourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Bourne as he checks the leg kick.
Bourne misses with a kick to the body
and Magnum counters with a leg kick.
Magnum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magnum misses with a leg kick.
Magnum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bourne rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bourne manages to avoid it.
Bourne throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily.
Magnum shoots in for a double leg but Bourne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jason Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Magnum.
Bourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Magnum misses
and Bourne counters with a head kick. That will keep Magnum thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magnum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourne circles away.
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!
Magnum tries to score with a low kick but Bourne moves his leg out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bourne.
Magnum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Bourne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bourne misses with a head kick.
Bourne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnum.
Magnum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bourne is out of range.
Magnum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bourne lands a glancing blow to the side of Magnum's head.
Bourne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bourne tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bourne gets a clinch.
Magnum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bourne avoids it.

Magnum manages to break the clinch.
Magnum thows a body shot but no joy.
Bourne misses with a straight right.
Magnum tried to score with a low kick but Bourne checks it.
Magnum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnum looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourne is just out of range.
Bourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnum.
Magnum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magnum avoids the head kick by Bourne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magnum scoring well with a low kick there.

Magnum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Magnum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magnum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bourne tries to hold on but Magnum pushes him away.
Magnum looking to finish Bourne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bourne!
Magnum trying to control but Bourne is having none of it.
Magnum landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnum lands a big elbow.
Magnum lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micah Magnum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bourne tries to work over Magnum's front leg with a kick but Magnum checks it.
Bourne wants to clinch up but Magnum keeps it at a distance.
Magnum stuns Bourne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magnum cracks the inside of Bourne's front leg.
Bourne throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily.
Bourne misses with a head kick.
Bourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Bourne moves out of range of the leg kick from Magnum.
Magnum misses with an uppercut
and Bourne counters with a straight right hand.
Magnum moves out of range of the leg kick from Bourne.
Magnum avoids the head kick by Bourne.

Magnum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bourne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magnum trying to control the action but Bourne is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne can't do much from the bottom here.
Magnum working the ground and pound but Bourne is defending the strikes.
Bourne is trying to improve his position.
Magnum works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magnum lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magnum lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bourne struggling a bit here.
Magnum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum misses with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Magnum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bourne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magnum slows the pace down.
Jason Bourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnum throws a strike aimed at the side of Bourne's head but Bourne avoids it well.
Magnum working the ground and pound.
Magnum cracks Bourne with a big right hand but Bourne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Magnum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magnum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bourne!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum looking to control but Bourne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magnum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Magnum controlling the pace for now.
Magnum lands a big shot there that rocks Bourne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magnum working Bourne over with strikes here.
Bourne wants to control but Magnum is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magnum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magnum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bourne?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnum unloading with bombs!
Micah Magnum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magnum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magnum unloading with bombs!
Bourne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magnum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bourne is not content to let Magnum control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnum content to control rather than advance.
Magnum passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bourne!

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Magnum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magnum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Magnum!
Micah Magnum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Moliser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moliser's entrance music is Plumbo - Møkkamann. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moliser
vs
Rourke

191 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Moliser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moliser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moliser misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Moliser jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rourke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rourke and Moliser has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rourke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rourke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moliser.

Moliser is looking for a kimura but Rourke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moliser to get the leverage.

Moliser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rourke is just riding it out for now. Moliser eventually gives up the hold.
Moliser 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.
Moliser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moliser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moliser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control here.

Moliser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rourke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moliser.

Moliser is trying to work for a kimura but Rourke is defending well.

Moliser is working for a kimura but Rourke is defending it quite comfortably.
Rourke is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control here.
Moliser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moliser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rourke defending well though.

Moliser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moliser throwing shots but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moliser.
Moliser thows a huge punch but Rourke dodges it nicely.
Rourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Moliser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moliser is thwarting Rourke's attempts to control the position.

Moliser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rourke sees it coming and defends easily.
Rourke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moliser is working away from the top position though.

Moliser is working for a submission of some sort.
Moliser throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rourke to regain full guard.
Rourke trying to control the position.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moliser drops back looking for a leg! Rourke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rourke manages to kick Moliser off! Moliser jumps back into Rourke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moliser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Moliser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rourke dives on top into guard.
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Moliser is keeping the position.

Rourke has gone for a leg lock! Moliser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rourke's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moliser is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Moliser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rourke looks to clinch

so Moliser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Rourke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Moliser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rourke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rourke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rourke!
Moliser stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Moliser regains half guard.
Moliser is holding on to half guard well.
Moliser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moliser moves into full guard.
Steve Moliser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moliser trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moliser looking for a sweep. Not yet Moliser, not yet.
Moliser is controlling Rourke's posture.
Moliser keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Moliser is controlling Rourke's posture.
Rourke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moliser swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moliser pulls Rourke in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Steve Moliser just wasn't active enough.
Rourke closes the distance looking to clinch

and Moliser counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rourke's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moliser throws a big right hand that misses.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moliser.

Rourke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moliser defends it easily.
Moliser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Moliser postures up.

Moliser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rourke dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control but Moliser is working from the bottom.
Moliser wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Moliser keeps moving.
Rourke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moliser kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moliser wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Steve Moliser wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rourke wants to clinch but Moliser slips to the side

and Moliser counters with a shoot takedown. Rourke fights it but they end up in guard.
Moliser pushing down on Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Moliser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rourke defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rourke is defending against the submission attempts here by Moliser.

Moliser is looking for a kimura but Rourke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moliser to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke trying to control from the bottom.
Moliser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rourke's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Moliser dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rourke looks to clinch

and Moliser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rourke's guard.
Moliser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Moliser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rourke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rourke has escaped and now he's on top!
Moliser keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.

Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moliser keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moliser managing to control the position.
Moliser lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rourke!
Moliser throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Moliser punching from mount but Rourke doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rourke wants to hold on but Moliser pushes him away.
Moliser throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moliser avoids the attempt from Rourke to control.

Rourke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moliser.

Moliser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rourke is on top in guard.
Moliser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Moliser has his foot on Rourke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rourke works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rourke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moliser manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rourke has Moliser in his guard.
Moliser throws an elbow that misses. Rourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moliser's guard. Nice move by Rourke!
Moliser controlling the position.
Rourke works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Rourke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moliser is just riding it out for now. Rourke eventually gives up the hold.
Moliser holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moliser knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
Moliser tries to kick Rourke off but Rourke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moliser is positioning himself well to prevent Rourke advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Moliser 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.

Rourke tries to clinch

and Moliser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moliser throwing strikes but missing.
Moliser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rourke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moliser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moliser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moliser throws a big elbow that misses.
Moliser passes Rourke's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Moliser is looking for a kimura here.
Rourke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moliser is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke tries to get to full guard but Moliser has control of the leg.

Moliser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Moliser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Rourke is defending against the submission attempts here by Moliser.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is looking for a sweep. Moliser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rourke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moliser.

Moliser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rourke defends it well.

Moliser is working for a submission of some sort.

Moliser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rourke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moliser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control from the bottom.

Moliser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rourke is looking to control Moliser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rourke avoid being mounted?
Rourke is looking for a sweep. Moliser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Moliser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rourke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moliser.
Moliser throwing shots but Rourke is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moliser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moliser prevents Rourke from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rourke wants to control but Moliser is keeping busy.
Moliser with the ground and pound but Rourke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Moliser had his way with Mickey Rourke in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Moliser shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rourke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moliser pushing down on Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Moliser seems to be working for a kimura but Rourke defends the submission attempt.

Moliser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moliser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rourke is pressing down on Moliser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moliser throws an elbow that misses. Rourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moliser's guard. Nice move by Rourke!
Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rourke advances to half guard.

Rourke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moliser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rourke.
Rourke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Moliser is concentrating on defense, preventing Rourke from advancing position.
Moliser trying to control but Rourke postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moliser tries to kick Rourke off but Rourke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rourke is looking to stall here but Moliser recovers full guard.
Moliser controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moliser wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Moliser wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moliser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rourke can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control but Moliser is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Moliser wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Rourke gets caught flat footed, as Moliser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moliser pushes down on Rourke's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Rourke is defending against the submission attempts here by Moliser.

Moliser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moliser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rourke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Moliser is working for a kimura but Rourke is defending it quite comfortably.
Rourke tries to get to full guard but Moliser has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moliser maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rourke could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moliser has cracked it and Rourke is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moliser!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Moliser!
Steve Moliser is the new super heavyweight champion!
Steve Moliser took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Your Guns. George is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lamb of God - Descending. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kelly
vs
George

170 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
24
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a one-two to the body.
Albert Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
George closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Oooooh!!! Kelly has knocked George down with a huge combo! Kelly steps away and waves a wobbly George back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

George is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?

George closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - George lands in his opponent's guard.
George throwing strikes but missing.
George is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
George seems to have recovered his senses.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kelly wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
George trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
George postures up.
George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
George staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kelly duly obliges.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but George ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly wants to slow George down by chopping away at his legs.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from George.
George dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on George's head and hops out.
Albert Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furious George.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly throws a hook but George blocks it.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
George avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly feints a jab promting George to slip. Kelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. George slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
George misses with a wild combination.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body

and George counters with a nice double leg into guard.
George working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
George postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but George has managed to sneak the leg through.

George is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelly has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly!
George unloads with some shots from mount but Kelly bucks and avoids them well.
George throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

George working for a submission but Kelly is keeping him at bay.
George with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by George.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding George's attempts to control the action.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Albert Kelly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

George moves out of range of the strikes.
Albert Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly feints and then cracks George's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow George down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a left hand

and George counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kelly!
Kelly is looking to get to half guard.
George punching from mount but Kelly doing a good job of avoiding damage.
George connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

George is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kelly can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
George sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly has left one of his arms exposed and George doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kelly screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Furious George!
Furious George gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brown
vs
Dylan

173 cm
21
166 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
164 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dylan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dylan throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Dylan takes one on the button.
Dylan takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Dylan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dylan.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dylan counters by clinching up.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dylan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dylan slips under a jab from Brown.
Dylan is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Dylan ducks down to avoid it.
Dylan throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Dylan misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Dylan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Dylan wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Dylan to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown gets full guard.
Dylan wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Dylan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dylan wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Dylan preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Dylan pushes his legs off easily.
Dylan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dylan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dylan has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Dylan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dylan working Brown over with strikes.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dylan trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown tries to roll over but Dylan keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dylan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dylan wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Dylan looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dylan.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dylan.
Dylan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with a right hand

and Dylan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown controls Dylan momentarily but Dylan frees himself.
Dylan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daniel Dylan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dylan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Dylan.
Dylan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dylan is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown cracks Dylan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dylan.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown throws a hook but Dylan avoids it easily.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dylan. Dylan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyson Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Dylan drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown tries to bum rush Dylan with a series of wild strikes but Dylan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dylan's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dylan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dylan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dylan slips under a jab from Brown.
A jab from Dylan finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Dylan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
letting Dylan counter with a right hand.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dylan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Dylan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dylan pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dylan trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dylan is controlling well.
Brown wants to control but Dylan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dylan passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown has hold of Dylan's hands but Dylan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Dylan trying to control the pace.
Brown tries to roll over but Dylan keeps him under control.

Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dylan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown trying to control but Dylan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Dylan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Good leg kick by Dylan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dylan tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown throws a series of punches but Dylan moves out of range.

Dylan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Dylan tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown working a defensive guard but Dylan passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is not content to let Dylan control the position.
Brown controlling the position well.
Dylan trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Dylan is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Dylan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Dylan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dylan slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown slips under a jab from Dylan.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown checks a low kick from Dylan.
Dylan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dylan.
Tyson Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown swings for the body but Dylan moves out of range.
Brown throws a series of punches but Dylan avoids them all with ease.

Dylan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Dylan has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dylan stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Dylan is proving a slippery customer.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dylan tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Dylan looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dylan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Dylan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Dylan.
I think Dylan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Dylan!
Daniel Dylan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Corner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Corner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Corner
vs
Hossein

181 cm
22
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Corner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hossein throws a body punch but Corner moves out of range.
Corner lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corner. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein misses with a lunging right hand
letting Corner counter with a right hand.
Hossein thows a body shot but no joy.
Corner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hossein.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Hossein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corner moves away.
A left lands for Corner.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein moves forwards but Corner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Hossein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corner.

Corner shoots in and gets a takedown into Hossein's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corner won't allow Hossein to get back to his feet.
Corner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corner is pushing down on Hossein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hossein is fighting to maintain full guard but Corner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Corner stops Hossein from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corner in particular looking to stall.
Corner is looking to take a break and control but Hossein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corner seems to be working for a kimura but Hossein defends the submission attempt.
Hossein is trying to stand.
Corner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hossein is trying to stand up here but Corner is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hossein is looking to escape.
Corner prevents Hossein from improving his position.
Corner slows the pace down in half guard.

Corner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hossein defends it well.
Corner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossein keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein tries to roll over but Corner keeps him under control.
Hossein is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Corner jumps into side control!
Corner wants to control but Hossein is keeping him busy.
Hossein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Corner swings around for an armbar but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Corner's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Corner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hossein misses with a hook
and Corner counters with a stiff right hand.
Corner wants to clinch.
A jab from Corner does it's job there.
Hossein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Corner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corner slips a straight right by Hossein.
Some wild striking there from Hossein.
Hossein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hossein.

It looks like Tony Corner has been cut.
Corner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corner looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
Corner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Corner.
Hossein moves out of range as Corner throws a body kick.
Corner lands a glancing blow to the side of Hossein's head.
Hossein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Corner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corner lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Hossein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hossein.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein misses with a few strikes there.
Corner wants to clinch.
Corner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Corner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Corner misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein dips to his left and cracks Corner with an uppercut!
Hossein takes a swing at Corner's ribcage but misses.
Corner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corner moves away.
Tony Corner is winning the standup battle so far.
Corner throws a shot from downtown. Hossein moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corner misses with a few strikes there.
Hossein thows a body shot but no joy.

Corner rushes Hossein and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein has had enough of the clinch but Corner keeps him there for the moment.
Corner has a couple of punches blocked by Hossein.
Corner leaning against his opponent.
Corner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hossein up against the cage.
Corner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corner tries to throw a body punch but Hossein avoids it by throwing Corner back against the cage.
Corner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Corner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corner lands a left hand.
Corner misses with a punch to the body.
Corner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hossein.

Hossein breaks the clinch.
Corner shoots for a takedown but Hossein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hossein avoids the head kick by Corner.
Hossein throws a half hearted mid kick.

Corner moves into the clinch.
Corner looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hossein.
Corner misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Corner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Corner'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.

Hossein cracks Corner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Corner.
A big right from Hossein misses.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hossein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hossein looks to land a combination but Corner avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Corner.
Hossein misses with a looping left.
Corner moves in looking to clinch but Hossein pushes him off.
Jab from Hossein.
Corner thuds a left hand into Hossein's body.
Hossein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hossein throws a shot from downtown. Corner moves away and avoids it.
Hossein throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hossein.
Jab from Corner.
Corner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Corner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Corner moves in looking to clinch but Hossein pushes him off.
Hossein tries to bum rush Corner with a series of wild strikes but Corner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corner.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Corner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hossein staying out of range there.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Corner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein misses with a leg kick
and Corner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hossein loads up on a big right hand but Corner slips the punch.
Hossein lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hossein throws a nice looking combination but Corner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hossein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hossein misses with a right hand
and Corner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Hossein swats away the attempt to clinch by Corner.
Corner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hossein.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein misses with a double jab.
Corner misses with a body punch
and Hossein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hossein cracks Corner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corner throws a one two combo.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein slips under a jab from Corner.
Corner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hossein to score with a decent uppercut.
Corner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hossein misses with a lunging right hand
and Corner counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hossein counters with a straight right hand.
Hossein throws a hook to the side of Corner's head but Corner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Hossein misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein lands the left hand.

Corner gets a clinch.
Corner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hossein's elbow.
Corner is looking to control Hossein's arms but Hossein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corner has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hossein manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sadiq Hossein really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Corner'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.

Corner misses with a body punch
and Hossein counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Corner clinches.
Corner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hossein.
Hossein wants to get back to striking at distance but Corner won't allow it.
Corner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Corner.
Corner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corner.
Corner misses with a punch on the inside.
Corner throws a head punch that misses.
Corner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hossein's elbow.
Come on Corner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corner tries to stall but Hossein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Corner.
Hossein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corner has him pressed against the cage.
Hossein is trying to force a seperation but Corner has the dominant position.
Corner tries to throw a body punch but Hossein avoids it by throwing Corner back against the cage.
Corner slowing the pace effectively.
Hossein is looking to break free of the clinch but Corner has double underhooks.
Corner has Hossein pressed against the cage, preventing Hossein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Corner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hossein.
Corner has Hossein pressed against the cage, preventing Hossein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Corner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corner keeps control of Hossein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hossein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hossein.
Corner misses with a punch on the inside.
Corner tries to work over Hossein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hossein prevents a body shot from Corner.
Corner is trying to maintain a safe position but Hossein gets an underhook and turns Corner into the cage.
Corner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Hossein is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corner has Hossein pushed against the cage.
Corner has Hossein pressed against the cage, preventing Hossein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Corner is stalling here.
Hossein is trying to force a seperation but Corner has the dominant position.
Corner keeps control of Hossein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hossein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hossein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corner.
Corner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corner manages to avoid it.
Hossein missing with a left hand there. Corner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein misses with a straight left.
Hossein throws a jab when Corner was well out of range.
Hossein swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hossein misses the target.
Hossein dodges the punch combination from Corner.
Hossein tries to bum rush Corner with a series of wild strikes but Corner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hossein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hossein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corner has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Corner had his way with Sadiq Hossein in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Corner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hossein throws a body punch but Corner moves out of range.
Hossein with a jab.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Corner.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Corner.
A big right from Hossein misses.
Hossein throws a sloppy body shot
and Corner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hossein circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Corner lands.
Corner lands a really nice looking cross but Hossein seems unphased.
Corner darts in trying to clinch
and Hossein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corner ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Corner thuds a left hand into Hossein's body.
Hossein misses with a looping left.
Corner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hossein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hossein misses the jab.
Corner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hossein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with a straight right.
Corner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hossein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body.
Hossein thows a body shot but no joy.
Corner clobbers Hossein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hossein as he jumps to the side.
Hossein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossein misses with an uppercut
and Corner counters with a nice uppercut.
Hossein throws a poor cross that misses
and Corner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hossein needs to keep his hands up - Corner had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corner's corner calls for a 1-2. Corner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Hossein does it's job there.
Corner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein works Corner's body with a nice hook.
Hossein swings widly with a right hand
and Corner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corner closes the distance and clinches up with Hossein, looking for a takedown. Corner pushes Hossein against the cage but Hossein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hossein misses the jab.
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corner takes one to the chin there.
Corner misses with a body shot.
Hossein misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corner cracks Hossein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hossein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Tony Corner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Hossein does no damage.
Hossein throws an off balance right hand
and Corner counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Corner blocks the low kick.
Sadiq Hossein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hossein swings widly with a right hand
and Corner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sadiq Hossein.
I think Corner 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Corner!
Tony Corner retains his lightweight title!

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