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CFC 318: Rubber Match PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fancy Nancy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fancy Nancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nancy moves out of range as Blackmore strikes.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackmore is looking to pass Nancy's guard but actually Nancy recovers to full guard.
Blackmore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blackmore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackmore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nancy is pulling down on Blackmore's head to control his posture.
Blackmore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nancy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nancy is pulling down on Blackmore's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackmore, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackmore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackmore throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackmore throws an elbow that misses. Nancy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackmore's guard. Nice move by Nancy!
Blackmore keeping moving, preventing Nancy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fancy Nancy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nancy looks to throw the jab but Blackmore is out of range.
Nancy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackmore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nancy looks to land a right hand but Blackmore moved out of range.
Nancy moves out of range as Blackmore strikes.
Nancy throws a series of punches but Blackmore moves out of range.
Nancy blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Blackmore misses its intended target.
Nancy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Blackmore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nancy.
Nancy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackmore.
Blackmore takes one to the chin there.
Nancy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackmore misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nancy.
Nancy punishes Blackmore's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nancy cracks Blackmore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackmore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nancy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nancy lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Cody Blackmore has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nancy. Blackmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nancy lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackmore off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackmore is defended easily by Nancy.
Blackmore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nancy.
Nancy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fancy Nancy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fancy Nancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Blackmore.
Nancy misses with a hook
and Blackmore counters with a stiff right hand.
Nancy lands an overhand right.
Nancy lunges at Blackmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackmore's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackmore.
Nancy takes a swing at Blackmore's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Nancy. Beautiful body shot.
Nancy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fancy Nancy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nancy moves into range and clinches up with Blackmore.
Nancy manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nancy lands a really nice looking cross but Blackmore seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Nancy.
Blackmore misses with a lunging right hand
and Nancy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Nancy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Blackmore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nancy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nancy throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Blackmore colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Nancy as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Blackmore is left battered and dazed whilst Nancy and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fancy Nancy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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168 lbs
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zak Zinfandel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinfandel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zinfandel scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Zinfandel is looking to slow Hill down with leg kicks.
Hill punishes Zinfandel's body with a nice straight punch.
Zinfandel throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Good work by Hill as he checks the leg kick.
Hill lands a nice shot that snaps Zinfandel's head back.
It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill misses with a hook. Zinfandel ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zinfandel.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zinfandel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinfandel is just out of range.
Zinfandel loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Hill misses with a shot to the body
and Zinfandel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill throws a right hand that Zinfandel ducks under and follows up with a left that Zinfandel also avoids with ease.
Zinfandel defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Zinfandel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a hook to the body
and Zinfandel counters with a nice leg kick.
Zinfandel scores with a head kick. Hill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Bobby Hill has been cut.
Hill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zinfandel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinfandel tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
The fighters circling - Zinfandel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill connects with the punch.
Zinfandel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Hill misses.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zinfandel manages to avoid it.
Hill with a poor takedown
and Zinfandel counters with a low kick, right behind Hill 's knee.
Hill moves out of range as Zinfandel strikes.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zinfandel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinfandel misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Zinfandel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zinfandel throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Zinfandel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill misses with a straight right.
Zinfandel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zinfandel misses with a body shot.
Zinfandel misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinfandel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Zinfandel moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zak Zinfandel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hill scores with a jab.
A left lands for Hill.
Zinfandel blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zinfandel blocks a jab.
Hill moves forwards but Zinfandel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zinfandel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Zinfandel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hill avoids the head kick by Zinfandel.
Zinfandel thows a leg kick but Hill checks it
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Zinfandel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zak Zinfandel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Bobby Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Zinfandel scores with a head kick. Hill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zinfandel checks a low kick from Hill.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zinfandel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zinfandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hill misses.
Zinfandel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hill's calf.
Zinfandel misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zinfandel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinfandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Zinfandel moves away and avoids it.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Zinfandel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zinfandel throws a head kick that misses.
Zinfandel misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel connects with a right hand. Hill shakes it off.
Zinfandel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill misses with a shot to the body
and Zinfandel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinfandel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinfandel fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Zinfandel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zinfandel slips a jab from Hill.
A slow jab from Zinfandel misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zinfandel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Zinfandel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill stuns Zinfandel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zinfandel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hill dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinfandel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinfandel throws a head kick that misses
and Zinfandel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zinfandel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hill tries to land a leg kick but Zinfandel saw it coming and moves away.
Zinfandel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill lands a body shot.
Zinfandel is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick from Zinfandel lands but Hill takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinfandel scores with a hook.
Zinfandel moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Zinfandel moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Zinfandel's shoulder, as Zinfandel tries to avoid the shot.
Zinfandel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill avoids the body shot from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinfandel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hill feints a jab promting Zinfandel to slip. Hill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zinfandel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hill thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Zinfandel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Zinfandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Zinfandel blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zinfandel connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
Zinfandel is looking to score with low kicks.
Zinfandel moves out of range as Hill strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hill swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zinfandel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinfandel blocks a jab.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Zinfandel moves out of range easily.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zinfandel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill catches Zinfandel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zinfandel throws a leg kick but Hill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Hill misses.
Zinfandel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zinfandel moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill takes a swing at Zinfandel's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Zinfandel lands but Hill takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinfandel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Zinfandel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Hill.
Well Hill 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Hill!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bobby Hill thanked CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smelly Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Foux Da FaFa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrew Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
15 - 9 - 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smelly Fingers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tests Fingers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fingers misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fingers tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Fingers tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrew Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smelly Fingers.
Fingers tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fingers manages to avoid it.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Fingers misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fingers fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fingers.
Fingers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Fingers misses with a right hand
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of Fingers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fingers looking for a takedown.
Fingers missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Fingers breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Whack! Jones lands a heavy head kick that drops Fingers. The ref tackles Jones to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fingers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andrew Jones!
Andrew Jones 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smyth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Painkiller - Pendulum feat. Freestylers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams cracks Smyth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smyth checks a leg kick.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smyths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Smyth misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smyth is rocked!
Williams weaves into range and cracks Smyth right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Smyth goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Williams is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dessler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dessler connects with an inside leg kick.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dessler misses with a looping left.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Dessler off balance momentarily.
Dessler thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Dessler motions for Penn to come forward. Dessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessler cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dessler.
Dessler missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Dessler slips under a jab.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Dessler.
Dessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a body kick that stops Dessler in his tracks momentarily.
Dessler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dessler. Dessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Dessler doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dessler is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Dessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn cracks Dessler with an open hand slap.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dessler.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penn checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dessler needs to keep his hands up - Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Nice straight punches there by Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Penn.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dessler misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn swings for the body but Dessler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler misses with a low kick.
Dessler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Penn.
No joy there for Dessler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dessler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Dessler misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Dessler misses
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Penn.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dessler throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Dessler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Nice shot by Penn.
Dessler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Dessler gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dessler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn pushes down on Dessler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dessler wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn checks a low kick from Dessler.
Donk. Penn catches Dessler right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Dessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dessler moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Dessler moved out of range.
Dessler misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dessler tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dessler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dessler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dessler misses with a wild body shot.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dessler counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Penn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Dessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dessler is looking to land body kicks.
Dessler cracks Penn with a good jab.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dessler scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick from Dessler misses.
Dessler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dessler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billy Dessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dessler rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
Dessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Dessler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dessler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessler throws an elbow that misses.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Dessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dessler lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Dessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dessler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dessler prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Dessler misses with an elbow over the top.
Dessler scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Dessler lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dessler throws an elbow that misses.
Penn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dessler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Penn trying to stall but Dessler improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessler.
The referee calls for Penn to work.
Dessler pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dessler tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Dessler back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dessler throws an elbow but misses.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Dessler, against the cage.
Dessler throws a head punch that misses.
Dessler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Dessler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Dessler, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dessler tries to clinch up
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dessler.
A slow jab from Dessler misses its intended target.
Dessler is looking to clinch.
Penn throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Dessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Dessler throws a leg kick
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dessler connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Dessler misses
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Dessler scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn throws the left hand but Dessler avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Penn.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dessler.
Dessler throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dessler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn lands with an overhand left.
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Penn throwing strikes but Dessler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dessler decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Dessler backpedaling.
Dessler keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dessler tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Dessler wants to land a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Dessler throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Dessler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dessler lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Dessler blocks a head kick by Penn.
Dessler misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Dessler looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dessler circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dessler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn swinging wildly here.
Dessler throws a one two combo.
Dessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dessler.
Penn thuds his right hand into Dessler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dessler connects with a high kick.
Dessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Dessler misses with a head kick.
Dessler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassius Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dessler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penn takes one to the side of the head.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dessler doesn't seem phased though.
Penn throws a combination. Dessler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dessler tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dessler cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.
Dessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Dessler misses with a body kick.
Dessler is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Dessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billy Dessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dessler scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dessler.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
Penn prevents Dessler from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn stops Dessler from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn is working for a kimura but Dessler is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn stops Dessler from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dessler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dessler!
A victorious Billy Dessler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles's entrance music is Muddy Waters- Hoochie Coochie Man. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Larkin's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
33 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Charles jabs at Larkin's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles lunges at Larkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larkin's hand.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Jab, jab by Larkin - just one landing.
Larkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Larkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Charles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charles misses with a straight left.
Larkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Charles's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larkin scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Larkin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Larkin tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Charles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larkin.
A short uppercut from Larkin.
A short left from Larkin.
It looks like Ray Charles has been cut.
Charles is breathing heavily.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin lands with a right to the head.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Larkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Charles.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin thumps Charles with a low kick.
Charles avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Charles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin counters by moving into the clinch.
Charles misses with the head strike.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larkin.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
A short right from Larkin on the inside.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charles's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Charles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Larkin is leaning against Charles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
Larkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charless head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larkin.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larkin lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larkin pushes Charles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Larkin.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charles's elbow.
A short uppercut from Larkin.
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Larkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Larkin is leaning against Charles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Larkin.
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!
Larkin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Larkin works on Charles's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Larkin.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Charles.
Larkin lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin presses Charles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin lands a nice uppercut.
Charles is rocked!
Larkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
Charles seems to have got his legs back now.
Larkin pushes Charles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin lands a big right hand that drops Charles! The killer instinct kicks in and Larkin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Larkin!
Ryan Larkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. This should be fireworks!
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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
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu lands an overhand right.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Liu eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Liu misses.
Cruz misses the jab.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Liu avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Liu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liu.
Liu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Liu controlling him for the moment.
Liu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liu looking to pass the guard.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liu has passed into side control.
Liu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Liu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Liu has knee on belly momentarily but Cruz bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu with the ground and pound but Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Liu won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Liu trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jie Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Liu clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cruz slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Cruz defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Cruz is rocked!
Kale Cruz's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jie Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu drops Cruz with a huge uppercut! Cruz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Liu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jie Liu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Nash is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Nash!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Nash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curry.
Nash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Nash throws the kick towards the body but Curry avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Nash.
A good leg kick by Curry.
Curry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nash misses with a leg kick
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nash doesn't manage to clinch there - Curry circles away.
Good work by Curry as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Curry lands with a hook. Nash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Blake Nash has been cut.
Nash throws a leg kick
letting Curry counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry scores with a nice right hand.
Nash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curry is out of range and Nash settles back down.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry misses with a left hand
and Nash counters with a low kick, right behind Curry 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a leg kick
and Curry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curry throws a right hand that misses
and Nash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curry.
Curry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nash's sensitive parts.
Curry throws a right hand that misses
and Nash counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curry thinking.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Nash moved out of range.
Nash slips a straight right by Curry.
Curry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nash counters with a big head kick but Curry shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Curry if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Curry misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Curry.
Curry avoids a kick to the body.
Nash throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Curry takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands with a kick to the temple. Curry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nash was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nash manages to avoid it.
Nash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Curry misses the jab.
Nash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curry.
An inside leg kick from Nash misses.
Curry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nash.
Nash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Nash throws a leg kick which misses Curry's front leg but catches the back leg as Curry tries to avoid it.
Curry takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Curry tenderised Nash's leg. Nash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nash tries to score with a low kick but Curry moves his leg out of the way.
Curry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Curry scores with a jab to the body.
Curry looks to land a left hand but Nash moved out of range nicely.
Curry lands with a good body shot.
Nash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curry rather than just go for the knockout.
Nash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curry. That did some damage!
Nash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash misses with a leg kick
and Curry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curry lands a slapping body shot.
Curry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry scores with a jab.
Curry checks a leg kick.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nash can pounce on him.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry thuds a left hand into Nash's body.
Curry misses the jab.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target.
Nash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nash misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Nash is just out of range.
Curry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nash. Nash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Curry misses with a straight right.
Curry misses with a hook to the body
and Nash counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nash throws a low kick, looking for Curry's leg but Curry calmly moves out of range.
Curry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry cracks the inside of Nash's front leg.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.
Curry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Nash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Nash takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nash throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curry counters with a good low kick that Nash was not able to check.
Nash moves away from the strike by Curry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nash.
Curry throws a right hand that misses
and Nash counters with a one-two to the body.
Curry 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.
Nash tries to score with a low kick but Curry moves his leg out of the way.
Curry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nash counters with a solid body kick.
Curry misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Curry finds it's target.
Curry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curry is able to avoid easily.
Curry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Curry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nash's calf.
Curry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Nash.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Nash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nash 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.
Curry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curry lands with an overhand left.
Curry misses with a wild body shot.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Curry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nash doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Curry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curry, as that shot connected.
Curry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nash.
Curry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nash's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Nash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry lands with a nice body punch.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Curry misses with a looping right.
Nash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry connects with a body shot.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nash.
Nash misses with a low kick.
Curry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Curry lands with a shot to the body.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Nash's shoulder, as Nash tries to avoid the shot.
Nash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nash thumps Curry with a low kick.
Nash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curry tries to land a front kick but Nash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nash ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Curry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nash.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Curry. That snapped Nash's head back.
Curry lands a nice hook to Nash's body. Nash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nash's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Curry cracks Nash with an open hand slap.
Curry cracks a nice hook into Nash's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Nash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nash is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Curry! Nash is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Curry!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Curry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
194 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Van Gundy misses its intended target.
Van Gundy tries to work over Sabre's front leg with a kick but Sabre checks it.
Van Gundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Gundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gundy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabre.
Van Gundy tries to clinch up
and Sabre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Gundy has a couple of punches blocked by Sabre.
Sabre trying to stall but Van Gundy improves his position.
Van Gundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Gundy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabre is defending well for now.
A short left from Van Gundy.
Sabre blocks a body shot from Van Gundy.
Sabre avoiding damage as Van Gundy throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Gundy after a bit of a struggle.
Van Gundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabre controls his hands.
Van Gundy throws an elbow that misses.
Sabre blocking some punches.
Van Gundy lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabre.
Van Gundy lands with a right to the head.
Van Gundy tries to work over Sabre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabre misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Gundy scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabre has Van Gundy pushed against the cage.
Sabre tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Gundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Gundy tries a body shot but Sabre blocks it.
Van Gundy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabre blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabre.
Sabre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gundy is keeping busy.
Sabre lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Sabre.
Sabre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabre managing to block the knees to the body from Van Gundy.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gundy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabre avoids it.
Van Gundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabre lands an uppercut.
Van Gundy stops a takedown attempt from Sabre.
Stan Van Gundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Sabre.
Van Gundy working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy tries to throw a body punch but Sabre avoids it by throwing Van Gundy back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Gundy gets an underhook and turns Sabre into the cage.
Van Gundy tries to throw a body punch but Sabre avoids it by throwing Van Gundy back against the cage.
Van Gundy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Matt Sabre has been cut.
Sabre misses with the head strike.
Van Gundy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Gundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabre takes a shot to the head.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Van Gundy avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
Sabre blocks a body shot from Van Gundy.
Sabre is looking to control Van Gundy's arms but Van Gundy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabre has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy can't find room to land a body shot as Sabre controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gundy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabre.
Sabre blocks a body shot from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is struggling to control the position.
Sabre lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Sabre to work.
Van Gundy blocks a body shot from Sabre.
A right hand to the body from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabre backwards.
Sabre avoids the elbow strike from Van Gundy, against the cage.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gundy pushes Sabre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabre misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gundy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy missing with knees to the body.
Van Gundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabres head.
Van Gundy missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Sabre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Gundy catches Sabre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sabre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Gundy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sabre's head.
Van Gundy lands with an overhand left.
Sabre tries to clinch up.
Sabre staying out of range there.
Van Gundy misses with a straight left.
Van Gundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Gundy but Van Gundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabre throws a front kick aimed at Van Gundy's knee but Van Gundy avoids it well.
Van Gundy misses with a low kick as Sabre jumps back.
Van Gundy misses with an uppercut
and Sabre counters with a nice body kick.
Sabre connects with a nice looking jab.
Sabre blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gundy throws a jab when Sabre was well out of range.
Van Gundy connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sabre, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Gundy slowing the pace effectively.
Sabre swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Gundy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sabre can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gundy controls the action.
Van Gundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabre swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stan Van Gundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Gundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Sabre gets an underhook and turns Van Gundy into the cage.
Sabre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stan Van Gundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Sabre.
Van Gundy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Gundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy tries a body shot but Sabre blocks it.
Van Gundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabre missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Gundy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gundy's elbow.
Sabre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabre pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabre is working Van Gundy over against the cage.
Sabre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Gundy avoids it.
Van Gundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabres head.
Van Gundy prevents a body shot from Sabre.
Van Gundy takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabre.
Van Gundy tries a body shot but Sabre blocks it.
Van Gundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gundy blocks an uppercut.
Van Gundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabre's elbow.
Sabre missing with knees to the body.
Sabre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gundy wants to stall.
Van Gundy misses with the head strike.
Sabre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabre pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gundy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Gundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabre backwards.
Sabre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
Sabre pushes Van Gundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gundy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Gundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Gundy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabre avoids it.
Van Gundy missing with knees to the body.
Sabre tries to work over Van Gundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabre is looking to control Van Gundy's arms but Van Gundy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabre has his back to the cage.
Van Gundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabre backwards.
Sabre tries to work over Van Gundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Gundy tries to work over Sabre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Sabre.
Van Gundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabre controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre managing to block the knees to the body from Van Gundy.
Sabre is stalling here.
Van Gundy throws a head punch that misses.
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 Stan Van Gundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Sabre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Gundy throws a wild body kick that Sabre sees coming a mile off.
Van Gundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabre 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.
Van Gundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sabre digs a good body shot into Van Gundy's ribs.
Van Gundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabre. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabre.
Sabre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Gundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gundy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sabre's hands.
Van Gundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stan Van Gundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Gundy misses with a leg kick.
Van Gundy moves out of range as Sabre throws a body kick.
Van Gundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Gundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sabre jabs at Van Gundy's body.
Van Gundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabre manages to avoid it.
Sabre wants to land a leg kick but Van Gundy is out of range.
Sabre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabre slips under a jab from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sabre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Gundy misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Gundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sabre's sensitive parts.
Van Gundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stan Van Gundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabre tries to keep at a distance but Van Gundy has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabre tries a body shot but Van Gundy blocks it.
Sabre missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabre swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Gundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Gundy gets through Sabre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Gundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gundy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matt Sabre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy scores with a shot to the side of Sabre's head.
Van Gundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gundy.
Sabre turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sabre manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Gundy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sabre.
What's Van Gundy going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Van Gundy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stan Van Gundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sabre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Gundy tries to kick Sabre off but Sabre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Gundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gundy trying to control but Sabre postures up.
Sabre is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Gundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre is thwarting Van Gundy's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Van Gundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Gundy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Van Gundy!
After winning the bout, Stan Van Gundy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong comes to the cage accompanied by I SHOT THE SHERIFF. Sheen has chosen Winning! - Charlie Sheen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Chong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen lands with a hook. Chong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Bob Chong has been cut.
Chong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sheen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chong moves away.
Chong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chong.
Chong throws a wild body kick that Sheen sees coming a mile off.
Sheen gets tackled into the cage by Chong. Chong maintains the clinch.
Chong struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheen controls his hands.
Chong struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheen controls his hands.
Chong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheen's elbow.
Sheen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sheen.
Sheen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheen presses Chong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chong lands a shoulder strike.
Sheen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chong tries a body shot but Sheen blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Chong.
Sheen digs a right hand underneath Chong's ribcage. Chong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheen misses with a punch to the body.
Chong blocks a body shot from Sheen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Sheen.
Sheen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sheen manages to break the clinch.
Chong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sheen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chong instigates a clinch.
Chong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheen tries to work over Chong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Chong.
Chong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheen.
Sheen wants to get back to striking at distance but Chong won't allow it.
Chong tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheen avoids the damage to the body.
Sheen tries to work over Chong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chong.
Chong lands an uppercut.
Sheen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chong controls his hands.
Sheen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheen is trying to maintain a safe position but Chong gets an underhook and turns Sheen into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sheen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheen's efforts to push away.
Chong lands with a light punch inside.
Sheen prevents a body shot from Chong.
Chong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheen backwards.
Sheen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chong scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheen should have avoided that one.
Chong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chong tries to clinch up but Sheen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen slips a jab from Chong.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chong throws a leg kick
and Sheen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Chong - just one landing.
Chong takes one to the chin there.
Chong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheen circles away quickly and effectively.
Chong throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen moves out of range easily.
Sheen feints and as Chong raises his hands in defense, Sheen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Sheen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chong throws a series of strikes that have Sheen backpedaling.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charlie Sheen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chong thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jab, jab by Chong - just one landing.
Chong looks to land a combination but Sheen avoids it well.
Sheen blocks the body kick.
Sheen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chong misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chong. Sheen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Sheen does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chong.
Chong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chong scores with a leg kick.
Chong cracks Sheen with a good jab.
Sheen throws a series of strikes that have Chong backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chong at a distance.
Bob Chong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chong moves out of range of the strikes.
Chong is looking to clinch.
Chong misses with a jab to the body
and Sheen counters with a stiff right hand.
Chong lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong gets a clinch.
Chong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheen backwards.
Chong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chong presses Sheen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sheen prevents a body shot from Chong.
Chong tries a knee to the head but Sheen blocks it.
Sheen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sheen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheen wants to stall.
Sheen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Chong.
Sheen prevents a body shot from Chong.
Sheen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen tries to work over Chong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chong tries to work over Sheen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheen tries a body shot but Chong blocks it.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sheen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sheen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chong lands a left hand.
Chong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheen misses with a body punch.
Sheen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheen has a couple of punches blocked by Chong.
Sheen tries to break free but Chong pushes him back against the cage.
Chong missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheen avoids the damage to the body.
Chong tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheen avoids the damage to the body.
Sheen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheen avoids it.
Chong effectively controlling the action here.
Chong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That has opened up Charlie Sheen's cut even more.
Sheen lands a left hand.
Sheen misses with a punch to the body.
Chong tries to throw a body punch but Sheen avoids it by throwing Chong back against the cage.
Chong missing with knees to the body.
Chong blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheen can't find room to land a body shot as Chong controls the action.
Sheen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sheen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chong was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheen.
A clash of legs there as Sheen blocks the low kick.
Sheen throws a chopping leg kick but Chong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sheen ducks under a wild hook from Chong.
Chong scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheen should have avoided that one.
Chong throws a nice looking combination but Sheen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chong misses with a looping left.
A big left from Chong misses.
Sheen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chong circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chong. Sheen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chong doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheen circles away.
Sheen scores with a punch to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chong - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Chong does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Chong.
Chong misses with a low kick as Sheen jumps back.
Chong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chong checks a low kick from Sheen.
Good work by Sheen as he checks the leg kick.
Sheen jabs at Chong's body.
Chong thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheen throws a series of punches but Chong moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong forces Sheen back against the cage and clinches.
Chong throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheen.
Sheen misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chong's elbow.
Chong pushes Sheen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheen prevents a body shot from Chong.
Chong lands a nice uppercut.
Chong has Sheen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheen.
Chong tries to throw a body punch but Sheen avoids it by throwing Chong back against the cage.
Sheen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sheen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chong throws a leg kick
and Sheen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chong jabs at Sheen's body.
Chong throws a leg kick
and Sheen counters with an outside leg kick.
Chong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chong misses with a body kick.
Chong scores with a jab to the head.
Chong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Chong there.
Sheen throws a body punch but Chong moves out of range.
Chong throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chong.
Chong looks to throw a body kick
and Sheen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen moves out of range easily.
Chong throws a big shot that misses.
Sheen throws an overhand right that lands on Chong's shoulder, as Chong tries to avoid the shot.
Chong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chong scrambles back to his feet.
Chong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sheen.
Sheen tries a body shot but Chong blocks it.
Sheen breaks from the clinch.
Sheen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chong misses with a two punch combination.
Sheen checks a leg kick nicely.
Chong shoots in but Sheen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sheen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chong manages to avoid it.
Chong throws a body punch but Sheen moves out of range.
No joy there for Sheen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheen thows a body shot but no joy.
Chong misses with a low kick.
Chong wants to clinch.
Chong throws a low kick but Sheen avoids it.
Sheen looks to land a combination. Chong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sheen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Chong.
Sheen throws a nice looking combination but Chong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Chong misses
enabling Sheen to counter with a crisp jab.
Chong tries to clinch up but Sheen circles away and keeps his distance.
Chong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheen moves away.
Chong looks for the body kick but Sheen saw that one coming.
Chong looking to score a takedown here. Sheen is defending well but Chong drives through and ends up in Sheen's guard.
Sheen controlling the position.
Sheen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charlie Sheen.
Chong lands a right hook to the body.
Sheen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chong lands a jab-cross combination.
Sheen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheen throws a low kick but Chong moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sheen. Those never looked like landing.
Chong has a takedown stuffed.
Sheen moves away from the strike by Chong.
Chong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong moves into the clinch successfully.
Sheen lands with a right to the head.
Sheen pushes Chong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chong controls his hands.
Sheen wants to get back to striking at distance but Chong won't allow it.
Chong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chong tries a knee to the head but Sheen blocks it.
Sheen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chong throws a head kick that misses
and Sheen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chong.
Sheen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sheen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chong feints and then cracks Sheen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheen down.
Chong throws a wild body kick that Sheen sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sheen.
Chong darts in and clinches Sheen up against the cage.
Sheen is pushing Chong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chong tries to throw a body punch but Sheen avoids it by throwing Chong back against the cage.
Chong working Sheen over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Sheen.
Chong misses with a punch to the body.
Chong scores with a hook to the body.
Chong tries a knee to the head but Sheen blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chong is leaning against Sheen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sheen blocks a body shot from Chong.
Sheen takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bob Chong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Chong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chong looks to land a body kick but Sheen moved away.
Chong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheen pinned against the cage. Sheen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sheen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sheen pulls Chong in close to his closed guard and prevents Chong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sheen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sheen controls Chong momentarily but Chong frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheen looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charlie Sheen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chong connects with a right hand. Sheen shakes it off.
Sheen misses with a looping left.
Sheen connects with a looping right hand.
Sheen throws a poor cross that misses
so Chong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheen is pulling down on Chong's head to control his posture.
Chong is working Sheen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheen wants to sweep here but Chong controlling him for the moment.
Sheen seems keen to control Chong's posture.
Charlie Sheen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charlie Sheen.
Chong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chong moves into the clinch.
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chong's elbow.
Sheen tries to work over Chong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chong scores with a knee to the head.
Chong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sheen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sheen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheen tries to throw a body punch but Chong avoids it by throwing Sheen back against the cage.
Chong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen managing to block the knees to the body from Chong.
Sheen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheen.
Sheen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chong jumps guard but Sheen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chong struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheen controls his hands.
Chong misses with a body punch.
Sheen looking to slow down the pace here.
Sheen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sheen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chong's elbow.
Chong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sheen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen leaning against his opponent.
Chong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheen's elbow.
Chong trying to land knees to the body.
Chong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheen.
Chong lands a nice shot to the body.
Bob Chong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sheen misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheen is working Chong over against the cage.
Chong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheen is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheen prevents a body shot from Chong.
Chong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheen avoids it.
Chong can't find room to land a body shot as Sheen controls the action.
Sheen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Chong.
I think Chong 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 49:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Chong!
Bob Chong retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Bob Chong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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