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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Acacia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Zeke Acacia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Acacia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bravo has him pressed against the cage.
Acacia blocks an elbow strike from Bravo.
Bravo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Zeke Acacia has been cut.
Bravo keeps control of Acacia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bravo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Acacia's face.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Acacia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bravo tries to land knees in the clinch but Acacia avoids the damage to the body.
Acacia wants to get back to striking at distance but Bravo won't allow it.
Bravo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Acacia.
Acacia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bravo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bravo lands a knee to the head.
Bravo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acacia.
Bravo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Acacia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bravo avoiding damage as Acacia throws knees to the body.
Acacia dodges an elbow strike from Bravo.
Acacia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Acacia controls the position.
Bravo trying to control but Acacia flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bravo is trying to break free.
Acacia looking to hold on to the position here but Bravo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acacia is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
Bravo is working an open guard so Acacia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Acacia
and Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bravo throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Acacia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Acacia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bravo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Acacia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Acacia shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acacia throws a body kick that misses.
Acacia thows a body kick. Bravo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bravo misses the shot to the body.
Acacia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bravos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acacia throws a low kick but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo works over Acacia's head and body with a nice combination.
Acacia looks for the body kick but Bravo saw that one coming.
Acacia gets tackled into the cage by Bravo. Bravo maintains the clinch.
Acacia is trying to break free.
Bravo is looking to control Acacia's arms but Acacia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bravo has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acacia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acacia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bravo tries to clinch but Acacia is having none of it.
Bravo closes the distance but Acacia moves to the side
and Acacia counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Acacia throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acacia throws a wild body kick that Bravo sees coming a mile off.
Bravo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Acacia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Acacia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Acacia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bravo is rocked!
Johny Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acacia.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Acacia! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zeke Acacia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes has chosen Pitbull- Hey Baby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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157 lbs
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162 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tetsuya Takimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes tries to bum rush Takimoto with a series of wild strikes but Takimoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takimoto tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Takimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Takimoto persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Takimoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takimoto's elbow.
Takimoto goes for a takedown attempt but Nunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takimoto shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuya Takimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takimoto tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Takimoto wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
so Nunes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takimoto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto wants to clinch.
Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takimoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat.
Takimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Horrible takedown by Nunes or perhaps it was just good defense by Takimoto which made him look bad.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takimoto pushes Nunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunes has Takimoto pressed against the cage.
Nunes is leaning against Takimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takimoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takimoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nunes after a bit of a struggle.
Takimoto breaks the clinch.
Nunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nunes has managed to clinch.
Takimoto stalling in the clinch but Nunes improves position.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from Takimoto.
Nunes working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takimoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takimoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nunes avoids it.
Takimoto missing with knees to the body.
Takimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takimoto is trying to push Nunes away but Nunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Takimoto lands a nice elbow.
Takimoto missing with knees to the body.
Nunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Takimoto gets an underhook and turns Nunes into the cage.
Takimoto prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto is trying to trip Nunes. He has hold of a leg but Nunes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takimoto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Takimoto looking to sit in guard and control but Nunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nunes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takimoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nunes has Takimoto in his guard.
Nunes wants to sweep but no luck.
Takimoto stands up and waves to Nunes to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takimoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takimoto tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Takimoto tries to clinch up.
Takimoto wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Takimoto's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takimoto trying to keep a closed guard but Nunes is proving a slippery customer.
Nunes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Takimoto's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nunes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takimoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takimoto has escaped and now he's on top!
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 Tetsuya Takimoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takimoto tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takimoto instigates a clinch.
Takimoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nunes smiles and moves away.
Nunes clinches up against the cage.
Takimoto looking for a takedown.
Takimoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nunes to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuya Takimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takimoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nunes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takimoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takimoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nunes prevents Takimoto from breaking the clinch.
Takimoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takimoto missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takimoto fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes managing to block the knees to the body from Takimoto.
Takimoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nunes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takimoto is defended easily by Nunes.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takimoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takimoto is trying to push Nunes away but Nunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takimoto lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off.
Takimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to break free but Takimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Takimoto lands a knee to the head.
Takimoto can't get the takedown.
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takimoto is keeping busy.
Nunes stalls.
Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takimoto tries to clinch up.
Takimoto misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes fails with the takedown.
Nunes clinches with his opponent.
Nunes avoiding damage as Takimoto throws knees to the body.
Takimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunes blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes stalling in the clinch but Takimoto improves position.
Takimoto is working for takedown but Nunes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takimoto landing knees to the body.
Takimoto stalling in the clinch but Nunes improves position.
Takimoto tries to pull guard but Nunes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takimoto keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nunes leaning against his opponent.
Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Nunes blocks with his arms.
Takimoto is looking to control Nunes's arms but Nunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takimoto has his back to the cage.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but Takimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Nunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Takimoto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nunes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takimoto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuya Takimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Nunes looking to stall.
Takimoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nunes smiles and moves away.
Takimoto tries to clinch up.
Nunes clinches up with Takimoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Takimoto is controlling him.
Takimoto breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nunes shoots in and drives through. Takimoto sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Takimoto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takimoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takimoto tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Takimoto shows good takedown defense.
Takimoto wants to clinch.
Takimoto drives through and clinches with Nunes against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Takimoto.
Takimoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Nunes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takimoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takimoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nunes is defending well for now.
Takimoto blocks a body shot from Nunes.
Takimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Nunes blocks with his arms.
Nunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes trying to stall but Takimoto improves his position.
Nunes misses with some punches.
Takimoto avoiding damage.
Nunes taking a breather.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but Takimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Takimoto has Nunes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Takimoto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nunes tumbling to the mat - Takimoto dives into Nunes's guard.
Takimoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nunes's guard.
Nunes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takimoto advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takimoto pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Takimoto is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takimoto is looking to stand up but Nunes isn't so interested in that idea.
Takimoto keeping full guard, as Nunes tries to pass.
Takimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antonio Nunes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nunes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takimoto is trying to defend but Nunes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takimoto is looking to control Nunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takimoto avoid being mounted?
Antonio Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takimoto has one foot on Nunes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Takimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takimoto 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Takimoto!
Tetsuya Takimoto gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tong Van damm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tong Van damm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Hoy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van damm tries to clinch but Hoy moves away
and Hoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van damm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoy cracks Van damm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Hoy.
Van damm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van damm walks into a stiff left hand from Hoy.
Hoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van damm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van damm tries to clinch there but Hoy circles away.
Hoy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van damm throws a sloppy head kick and Hoy moves out of range easily.
Hoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoy gets the takedown into side control.
Van damm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoy's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van damm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van damm is pulling down on Hoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hoy, at least for the moment.
Hoy trying to control but Van damm is working from the bottom.
Van damm is controlling Hoy's posture.
Van damm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van damm is looking to sweep but instead, Hoy has passed into half guard.
Hoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van damm tries to get to full guard but Hoy has control of the leg.
Hoy with the ground and pound but Van damm uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy looking to pass the guard.
Hoy wants to control from the top but Van damm keeps moving.
Hoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van damm looking for a sweep. Not yet Van damm, not yet.
Hoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Van damm has wrist control.
Hoy trying to control but Van damm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van damm working a defensive guard but Hoy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hoy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoy is working Van damm over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hoy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van damm, who protects the arm well.
Hoy working the head and body with strikes.
Van damm prevents Hoy from moving into mount.
Hoy wants to control but Van damm is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Van damm throws a head kick that misses.
Hoy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van damm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoy shoots in for a takedown but Van damm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Van damm misses.
Van damm slips under a jab from Hoy.
Hoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van damm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoy blocks the body kick.
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 Tong Van damm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van damm blocks a head kick by Hoy.
Jab by Hoy.
Van damm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van damm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tong Van damm is winning the standup battle so far.
Van damm has managed to clinch.
Van damm avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoy.
Hoy managing to block the knees to the body from Van damm.
Van damm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoy throws an off balance right hand
and Van damm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoy's knee momentarily.
Hoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Hoy.
Hoy scores with a decent looking hook.
Van damm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van damm.
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!
Hoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van damm circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van damm.
Hoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoy blocks a low kick nicely.
Van damm tries to clinch up
and Hoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van damm trying to hold on to Hoy's head to control him but Hoy postures up.
Van damm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van damm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoy postures up and lands a big shot to Van damm's brow.
Hoy throws a strike but Van damm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy keeping moving, preventing Van damm from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van damm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van damm!
Van damm is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoy looking to control but Van damm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy dominating with strikes here.
Hoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hoy cracks Van damm with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hoy trying to control but Van damm is having none of it.
Hoy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van damm hang on?
Van damm is rocked!
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!
Van damm is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van damm?
Oh Van damm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van damm wants to hold on but Hoy pushes him away.
Hoy lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Van damm! Hoy sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Van damm and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dane Hoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cj Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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33
153 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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30
143 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cj Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zues Egan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Riley throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Egan.
Egan tries a head kick but it misses.
Egan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Riley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riley showed some decent athleticism there.
Egan regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley trying to control but Egan is working from the bottom.
Egan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley trying to control but Egan is working from the bottom.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Egan is keeping the position.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Egan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Cj Riley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Riley blocks a head kick by Egan.
Riley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Egan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Egan misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Egan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Egan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egan tries to work over Riley's front leg with a kick but Riley checks it.
Egan misses with a leg kick
and Riley counters with a thumping low kick.
Riley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Egan.
Egan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egan throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egan.
Riley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Egan is trying to defend but Riley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Riley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riley slips a nice elbow through Egan's hands, connecting with Egan's forehead.
Riley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egan trying to control but Riley postures up.
Egan is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Egan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riley.
Riley 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.
Riley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley stops Egan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zues Egan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egan.
A low kick from Egan misses
and Riley counters with a shoot takedown. Egan fights it but they end up in guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Egan keeps moving.
Egan looking to control.
Egan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Egan blocks nicely.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riley throws an elbow that misses. Egan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riley's guard. Nice move by Egan!
Riley keeping moving, preventing Egan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Egan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Egan in particular looking to stall.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Egan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley being controlled here, momentarily.
Riley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zues Egan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Egan throws a front kick aimed at Riley's knee but Riley avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Riley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egan tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egan to the ground. Egan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Egan avoids a kick to the body.
Egan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egan throws a sloppy head kick
and Riley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Egan really felt that one!
Egan misses with a head kick.
Egan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Egan lands but Riley takes it in his stride.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egan misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Egan as he checks the leg kick.
Riley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riley lands in his opponent's guard.
Egan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley tries to roll over but Egan keeps him under control.
Egan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cj Riley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Riley blocks a head kick by Egan.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Egan sprawls well.
Egan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riley's calf.
Egan avoids the head kick by Riley.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egan defends it nicely.
Riley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egan tries a head kick but it misses.
Egan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riley's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Egan - that will leave a mark!
Riley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Egan counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Egan misses the target.
Egan throws a head kick that half lands.
Egan throws a push kick but Riley slaps the foot to one side.
Egan scoring well with a low kick there.
Egan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egan throws a lazy head kick
and Riley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Egan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Egan tries a head kick but it misses.
Riley blocks a head kick by Egan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Riley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egan.
Cj Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zues Egan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown. Egan tries to sprawl out of it but Riley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
Riley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riley is out of range and Egan settles back down.
Riley moves out of range of the body kick from Egan.
Riley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riley blocks a head kick by Egan.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Riley.
Egan throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Zues Egan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egan throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Egan. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries for a takedown but Egan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Egan throws a leg kick
and Riley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egan's guard.
Egan working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egan wants to sweep but no luck.
Egan pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zues Egan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Egan 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zues Egan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring The Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme lands a two punch combo.
Van Damme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a nice hook to David's body. David takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David misses with a combination
and David takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Damme!
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Damme misses with a body shot.
David moves into range and clinches up with Van Damme.
David misses with the head strike.
Van Damme digs a right hand underneath David's ribcage. David let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Van Damme.
A short right from Van Damme on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from David.
Van Damme lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
David is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David misses with some punches.
Van Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from David.
David misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Damme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Damme takes an elbow to the temple.
David tries a body shot but Van Damme blocks it.
David throws a head punch that misses.
David missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
David lands an elbow inside that Van Damme shrugs off.
Van Damme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Damme can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
Van Damme lands with a light punch inside.
David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now.
David working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Damme presses David against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
David gets through Van Damme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Damme misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Damme is leaning against David and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Damme misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Van Damme.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Van Damme.
Van Damme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Damme gets through David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Damme misses with a punch to the body.
Van Damme lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
Van Damme controlling the action here for a moment.
David throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dammes head.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a left hand.
Van Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a shot to the body.
Van Damme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
David blocks a body shot from Van Damme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Damme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Damme lands a right hand.
Van Damme misses with a punch to the body.
Van Damme scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Damme.
Van Damme scores with a shot to the side of David's head.
Van Damme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Damme stalling in the clinch but David improves position.
Van Damme blocks a body shot from David.
Van Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Damme lands with a left to the head.
Van Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Damme blocks an uppercut.
Van Damme digs a right hand underneath David's ribcage. David let out a lung full of air as it connected.
David throws an elbow but it misses.
David blocks a body shot from Van Damme.
David swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Damme struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
David misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David scores with a hook to the body.
Van Damme pushes David back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Damme is struggling to control the position.
Van Damme lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Damme's elbow.
Van Damme looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Damme works on David's body with a couple of short punches.
David misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Damme lands a right hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Van Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Damme.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Van Damme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Damme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Damme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
David takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Van Damme. No joy for David on that attempt.
Van Damme lands a head shot.
Van Damme misses with a body shot.
Van Damme lands a slapping body shot.
Van Damme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Damme lands with a shot to the body.
Van Damme staying out of range there.
David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David throws a head kick that misses
and Van Damme counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Damme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Damme scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Damme misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme digs a good body shot into David's ribs.
Van Damme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Damme as he connects with a hook.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Damme cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Damme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
David swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Damme connects with an inside leg kick.
David on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Damme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Damme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Damme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Damme throws a big shot that misses.
David jabs Van Damme to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Damme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed David momentarily.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
Xavier David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme lands a jab to David's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Van Damme.
David misses with a straight left.
Van Damme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Damme punishes David's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Damme cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from David does no damage.
Van Damme moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Damme swings for the body but David moves out of range.
David misses with a body shot.
Van Damme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Damme lands with an uppercut that bounces David off the cage and back into range.
Van Damme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Damme thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on David if he has to take too many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Damme has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Damme.
A shot to the liver by Van Damme. Beautiful body shot.
David takes a shot to the body in his stride.
David jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Damme avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
David takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Damme.
Van Damme scores with a hook to the body. David takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
David misses with a looping right.
David slips a straight right by Van Damme.
A left lands for Van Damme.
Van Damme moves out of range of the leg kick from David.
Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David moves into range and clinches up with Van Damme.
Van Damme tries a body shot but David blocks it.
David lands an elbow inside that Van Damme shrugs off.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Damme is working David over against the cage.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Damme works on David's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Damme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards.
Van Damme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards.
Van Damme digs a right hand underneath David's ribcage. David let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Damme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow.
David prevents a body shot from Van Damme.
Van Damme struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Damme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Damme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Damme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
David is looking to clinch but Van Damme is avoiding it.
Van Damme scores with a shot to the body.
Van Damme throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Van Damme lands with a thumping leg kick.
David throws a leg kick but Van Damme checks it.
Van Damme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Damme looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David misses with a straight left.
Van Damme throws a body kick that misses.
David chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Damme can pounce on him.
David is looking to clinch but Van Damme is avoiding it.
Van Damme takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
David lands with an overhand left.
David walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Damme lands a right hook to the body.
Van Damme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
David takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Damme looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts David, as that shot connected.
Van Damme with a jab.
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Van Damme.
Van Damme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Damme throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Damme.
Van Damme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Damme connects with a body shot.
Van Damme throws a right hand that David ducks under and follows up with a left that David also avoids with ease.
David throws a body punch but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with the left hand. David knows he should have avoided that one.
David digs a good body shot into Van Damme's ribs.
David misses with a looping right.
David drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by David.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
David misses with a body shot.
Van Damme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Damme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed David momentarily.
Van Damme blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Damme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Damme throws a nice outside leg kick.
David throws a hook but Van Damme avoids it easily.
David takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David misses with a straight right.
Van Damme moves out of range of the strikes.
David has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from David there as he acknowledges the shot.
David connects with the punch.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David looks for a takedown but Van Damme sprawls well.
Van Damme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that David avoids nicely.
Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from David.
David misses with a looping right.
Xavier David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that David avoids nicely.
Van Damme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Damme.
David has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from David there as he acknowledges the shot.
David lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Damme moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Damme lands a jab to David's midsection.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
David on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Damme punishes David's body with a nice straight punch.
David misses with a body shot.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Damme.
Van Damme lands with a good body shot.
David throws a leg kick but Van Damme moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Damme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa's entrance music is 26 Bass by Roni Size. A fine choice. Guy has chosen Old Spice Guy Intro as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
186 lbs
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186 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costa misses with a body kick.
Guy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy throws a leg kick but Costa checks it.
Costa throws a solid leg kick but Guy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Costa.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guy throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa blocks a head kick by Guy.
Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Guy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costa. That did some damage!
Guy throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
Costa wants to slow Guy down by chopping away at his legs.
Guy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costa.
Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guy lands a head kick. Costa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guy is looking to slow Costa down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Guy.
Costa connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa avoids the body shot from Guy.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Guy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Costa doesn't seem phased though.
Costa swings widly with a right hand
and Guy counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Costa dives in and grabs Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Costa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guy takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Guy lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guy. That's going to slow Costa down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guy.
Guy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Costa in his tracks.
Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Costa thows a body shot but no joy.
Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
Guy connects with a jab.
It looks like Carlos Costa has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guy.
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!
Costa looks for a takedown but Guy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy with a jab.
Guy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guy lands with a kick to the temple. Costa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Costa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Guy.
Costa is rocked!
Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy staying out of range there.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guy.
Costa has closed the distance and engaged Guy in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Costa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Guy presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Costa's cut.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guy thumps Costa with a low kick.
The Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy scores with a nice head shot.
Guy throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Guy lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense.
Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Costa tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy thuds a left hand into Costa's body.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
The Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy scoring well with a low kick there.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
and Guy counters with a good low kick that Costa was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Costa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guy.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guy.
Guy clobbers Costa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guy scores with a nice strike.
Guy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carlos Costa's cut is getting worse.
Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guy thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Guy.
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Costa's sensitive parts.
Carlos Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Guy finds it's way through Costa's defenses.
Guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Guy.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costa walks into a stiff left hand from Guy.
Guy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Costa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.
Guy throws a front kick that sends Costa stumbling back into the cage.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Guy! Costa is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Guy!
The Guy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Prestige Nutrition (160!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Protacio Jawo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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32
177 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Protacio Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Knight!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawo looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Jawo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jawo is looking to clinch.
Knight feints and then cracks Jawo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jawo down.
Jawo swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Jawo avoids the body shot from Knight.
Jawo thows a body shot but no joy.
Knight scores with a nice body kick.
Jawo throws a body kick that misses.
Jawo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
Jawo gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight pulls Jawo in to control the position.
Jawo tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Jawo throws an elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jawo's guard. Nice move by Knight!
Jawo keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Jawo trying to control the position.
Jawo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Jawo is keeping the position.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo pushes a forearm under Knight's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Knight is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Protacio Jawo!
Jose Protacio Jawo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeeves Smith comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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33
177 lbs
24 - 10 - 2 |
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28
180 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeeves Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paavo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paavo Smith misses with a straight right.
Jeeves Smith thumps Paavo Smith with a low kick.
Paavo Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Jeeves Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paavo Smith slips under a jab from Jeeves Smith.
Paavo Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jeeves Smith looks to land a body kick but Paavo Smith moved away.
Paavo Smith misses with a straight right.
Jeeves Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeeves Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Paavo Smith off balance momentarily.
Jeeves Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paavo Smith swings for the body but Jeeves Smith moves out of range.
Jeeves Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Jeeves Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo Smith swings for the body but Jeeves Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeves Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeeves Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paavo Smith's head.
It looks like Paavo Smith has been cut.
Jeeves Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeeves Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeeves Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeeves Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paavo Smith is rocked!
Jeeves Smith throws an overhand right that drops Paavo Smith like a sack of potatoes! Jeeves Smith dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeeves Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's entrance music is Dead N Gone. A fine choice. Hawkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
155 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws a lazy head kick
and Parker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Hawkins blocks the body kick.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins slips a jab from Parker.
Hawkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Hawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker throws a hook but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Parker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parker lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawkins won't want to take too many of those.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Hawkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Parker misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hawkins.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Hawkins does no damage.
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
A big right from Parker misses.
Hawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Hawkins.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawkins throws a low kick, looking for Parker's leg but Parker calmly moves out of range.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins gets the takedown into side control.
Hawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Parker!
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawkins working for a submission but Parker is keeping him at bay.
Parker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker wants to improve his position but Hawkins is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawkins lands a nice uppercut.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Hawkins, against the cage.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawkins prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins misses with a hook
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parker moves out of range as Hawkins throws a body kick.
Hawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawkins on the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tries to circle away but Hawkins has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Hawkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch.
Hawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawkins.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Parker.
Hawkins throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Parker.
Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Hawkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parker is keeping busy.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Parker works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawkins won't allow it.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Nice body kick from Parker.
Parker is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks.
Hawkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker drives through and clinches with Hawkins against the cage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Parker gets through Hawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Hawkins gets a clinch.
Parker tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker 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.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker 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.
Parker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Hawkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parker rather than just go for the knockout.
Hawkins throws a leg kick
and Parker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker clinches up against the cage.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Parker.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peter Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a right hand.
Hawkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker pushes Hawkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hawkins.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Hawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Hawkins.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Parker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker lands a body punch.
Parker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker gets through Hawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Parker.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawkins.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Hawkins.
Hawkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Hawkins has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Hawkins tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
Hawkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
Hawkins trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Hawkins avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawkins's elbow.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker is trying to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker had his way with Sandy Hawkins in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Hawkins checks a leg kick.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins is looking to chop away at Parker's legs.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker tries to clinch up
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Parker quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawkins tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Hawkins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Parker's thigh. Parker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Parker managing to control the position.
Sandy Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker wants to stand but Hawkins is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
Sandy Hawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sandy Hawkins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hawkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Hawkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hawkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Parker blocks the leg kick.
Hawkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Hawkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hawkins duly obliges.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Hawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Hawkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawkins's hands.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Parker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandy Hawkins.
I think Parker 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
Peter Parker retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy has chosen God Hates a Coward as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alan Bundy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Herman Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao scores with a nice right hand.
Bundy jabs Pacquiao right on the nose. Pacquiao blinks but takes it well.
Bundy tries to clinch up.
Bundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bundy misses with a looping left.
Pacquiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacquiao staying out of range there.
Pacquiao tried to score with a low kick but Bundy checks it.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Bundy strikes.
Pacquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao blocks the body kick.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Bundy.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bundy throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Herman Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the body
and Bundy counters with a head kick. That will keep Pacquiao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bundy misses the shot to the body.
Bundy stuns Pacquiao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bundy throws a solid leg kick but Pacquiao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bundy.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Alan Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bundy misses with a body kick.
Bundy is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pacquiao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bundy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bundy won't allow Pacquiao to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pacquiao holds on and takes a little breather.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao trying to keep a closed guard but Bundy is proving a slippery customer.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bundy throws a solid leg kick but Pacquiao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bundy.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Pacquiao avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundy misses with a body kick.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bundy throws out a loose jab but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy looks to land a body kick but Pacquiao moved away.
A head kick misses from Bundy.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bundy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bundy ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Bundy.
Bundy checks a leg kick.
Bundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundy gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pacquiao throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao lands with a light punch inside.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pacquiao throws an elbow but misses.
Bundy looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Bundy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bundy wants to slow Pacquiao down by chopping away at his legs.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Bundy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alan Bundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao gets a clinch.
Bundy wants to stall.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Pacquiao.
Bundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bundy pulls guard effortlessly.
Bundy wants to sweep here but Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.
Pacquiao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacquiao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bundy has a closed guard, preventing Pacquiao from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy working a defensive guard here.
Pacquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Bundy's legs - danger averted.
Pacquiao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bundy's guard.
Pacquiao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bundy controls Pacquiao momentarily but Pacquiao frees himself.
Bundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bundy controls Pacquiao momentarily but Pacquiao frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pacquiao as Bundy tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pacquiao can't fight it off and eventually Bundy manages to take the fight to the floor. Pacquiao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pacquiao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pacquiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacquiao, not yet.
Bundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bundy being controlled here momentarily.
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!
Pacquiao'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 four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Herman Pacquiao wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a low kick.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Pacquiao.
Bundy instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacquiao.
Bundy avoids the elbow strike from Pacquiao, against the cage.
Pacquiao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundy's elbow.
Pacquiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Herman Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
A left lands for Pacquiao.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Bundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pacquiao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao blocks a low kick nicely.
Pacquiao throws a good cross that connects.
Pacquiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bundy's sensitive parts.
Bundy darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands an elbow inside.
Pacquiao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Pacquiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bundy blocks an elbow strike.
Pacquiao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Bundy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao lands a body punch.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Pacquiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pacquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Bundy has him pinned against the cage.
Pacquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
Bundy prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy fails to pull guard.
Herman Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Bundy.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Pacquiao.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
A short uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Bundy won't allow it.
Pacquiao works on Bundy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Bundy.
Bundy working hard to break the clinch.
Bundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Bundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Pacquiao gets an underhook and turns Bundy into the cage.
Bundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bundy is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao working Bundy over with knees to the body.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacquiao pushes off an throws an elbow but Bundy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacquiao blocking some punches.
Bundy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bundy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Pacquiao lands an elbow just above Bundy 's eye.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao - that landed with a thud.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiao tries to land knees in the clinch but Bundy avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the side of Bundy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundys head.
A shot in the inside from Pacquiao.
Bundy is trying to drag Pacquiao to the mat but Pacquiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bundy blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Pacquiao on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacquiao.
A short right from Bundy.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao presses Bundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bundy in his tracks.
Pacquiao cracks the inside of Bundy's front leg.
Pacquiao throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pacquiao clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pacquiao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bundy takes a step back to recover.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
Bundy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bundy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacquiao takes the fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacquiao lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundy.
Pacquiao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bundy up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stops a takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bundy is trying to drag Pacquiao to the mat but Pacquiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pacquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy blocks the elbow strike.
Bundy lands with a light punch inside.
Bundy stalling.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pacquiao.
Bundy tries to work over Pacquiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy avoiding damage as Pacquiao throws knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut.
Herman Pacquiao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pacquiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pacquiaos head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao tries to land knees in the clinch but Bundy avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Pacquiao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacquiao misses with the head strike.
Pacquiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Bundy'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.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bundy digs a right hand into Pacquiao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pacquiao's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bundy tries to work over Pacquiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pacquiao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bundy's brow.
Pacquiao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy misses with some punches.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bundy's defenses.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
Bundy tries to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling the position.
Pacquiao prevents the takedown attempt.
Herman Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Bundy.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy misses with the head strike.
Pacquiao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bundy or not.
Bundy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bundy.
Bundy pulls guard effortlessly.
Pacquiao stands up from Bundy's guard - Pacquiao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid body kick from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Bundy is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Bundy is predictable there
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pacquiao had his way with Alan Bundy in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bundy is looking to chop away at Pacquiao's legs.
Bundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Bundy connects with a leg kick. Pacquiao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bundy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Bundy lands a jab.
Pacquiao blocks a low kick nicely.
Bundy throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bundy throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Pacquiao connects with the punch.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Bundy should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
Pacquiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bundy tries to work over Pacquiao's front leg with a kick but Pacquiao checks it.
A slow jab from Pacquiao misses its intended target.
Pacquiao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Herman Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to score with low kicks.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herman Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Bundy.
Pacquiao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Bundy checks it.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundy slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Pacquiao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pacquiao misses its intended target.
Bundy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Bundy.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Bundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bundy.
Bundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pacquiao throws a push kick but Bundy slaps the foot to one side.
Pacquiao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Bundy throws a front kick aimed at Pacquiao's knee but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Bundy.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Bundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bundy under the eye.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundy.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Bundy throws out a leg kick but Pacquiao moves out of range and Bundy only half commits.
Alan Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ground and pound from Bundy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacquiao's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Bundy.
I think Pacquiao 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Pacquiao!
Herman Pacquiao 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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