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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Picasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRae has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Steve McRae is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Picasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve McRae!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Picasso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McRae finds it's way round the side to connect with Picasso's head.
Picasso circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McRae drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Picasso follows McRae to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Picasso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Polk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Polk.
It looks like Gunnar Owens has been cut.
Polk misses with a hook.
Polk connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Owens shoots in but Polk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Polk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Owens staying out of range there.
Owens misses with a wild combination.
Polk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Owens swings for the body but Polk moves out of range.
No joy there for Owens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Polk tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Polk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Polk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Polk slips the punch.
Owens throws a right and a left that Polk avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Polk had a free shot at his head there.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Polk.
Owens slips under a jab.
Polk loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
Polk sends Owens crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Polk is motioning to the referee to let Owens up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Owens is rocked!
Owens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Owens shoots in for a double leg but Polk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polk throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Polk as Owens shoots in.
Polk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polk connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Owens sprawling to the canvas! Owens rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Polk finish him?!
Owens is still on wobbly legs! Can Polk finish him?
Owens fails with the takedown.
Owens looks gassed!
Polk cracks Owens on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Owens falls backwards against the cage. Polk follows up with more strikes that drop Owens to his knees. Polk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Owens! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Polk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav's entrance music is Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. A fine choice. Jose Mata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Mata!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fokislav moves in looking to clinch but Mata pushes him off.
A jab from Fokislav does it's job there.
Fokislav cracks Mata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fokislav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mata slips under a jab from Fokislav.
Fokislav throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Mata lands a body shot.
Mata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Mata.
Fokislav throws a head kick that misses.
Ipu Fokislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fokislav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fokislav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fokislav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Mata lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokislav throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Fokislav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fokislav tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Fokislav.
Mata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jose Mata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokislav throws a sloppy head kick and Mata moves out of range easily.
Fokislav tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fokislav misses with a combination
and Mata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mata lands a jab-cross combination.
Fokislav is breathing heavily.
Mata swings for the body but Fokislav moves out of range.
Fokislav misses with a combination
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
Mata avoids the head kick by Fokislav.
Mata lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mata.
Mata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mata scores with a jab to the body.
Mata jabs at Fokislav's body.
Mata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mata's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mata duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Mata scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Fokislav's defenses.
Fokislav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mata blocks a head kick by Fokislav.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fokislav rather than just go for the knockout.
Fokislav takes one to the chin there.
Mata lands with a nice body punch.
Mata lands a two punch combo.
Mata lands with an uppercut that bounces Fokislav off the cage and back into rage.
Mata is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fokislav avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fokislav had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fokislav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Mata.
Mata connects with a right hand. Fokislav shakes it off.
Fokislav avoids the body shot from Mata.
Fokislav shoots in but no luck this time.
Mata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mata lands a nice looking body shot.
Fokislav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mata throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fokislav looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mata throws a shot to the body.
Mata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mata scores with a shot to the body.
Mata closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mata, as that shot connected.
Mata lands a right hook to the body.
Mata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fokislav shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fokislav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fokislav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mata scores with a hook to the body. Fokislav takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mata connects with a body shot.
Fokislav takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Mata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Mata. That snapped Fokislav's head back.
Fokislav takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Mata.
Mata connects with a right hand. Fokislav shakes it off.
Mata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mata throws a one two combo.
Fokislav misses with a body shot
and Mata counters with a right hand to the body.
Fokislav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fokislav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mata.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Mata throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mata.
Mata lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mata fails to land with a series of punches.
Mata throws a series of strikes that have Fokislav backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mata lands a nice hook to Fokislav's body. Fokislav takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fokislav throws a head kick that misses.
Fokislav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
Jab from Mata.
Fokislav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mata misses with the combination.
Fokislav throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mata to counter with a crisp jab.
Fokislav tries to clinch but Mata moves away
and Fokislav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fokislav takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mata's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mata duly obliges.
Mata lands a jab-cross combination.
Mata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fokislav looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mata throws a one two combo.
Mata throws a nice looking combination but Fokislav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mata lands a two punch combo.
Jose Mata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokislav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mata throws a combination. Fokislav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Mata both land. Nice combination.
Mata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fokislav. Fokislav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fokislav throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mata.
Fokislav misses with a hook to the body
and Mata counters with a right hand to the body.
Mata lands a lovely overhand right.
Fokislav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fokislav.
Fokislav slips a jab and a cross from Mata.
Fokislav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mata jabs at Fokislav's body.
Mata thuds a left hand into Fokislav's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fokislav might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fokislav in his tracks.
Mata lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mata.
Mata lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mata cracks a nice hook into Fokislav's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokislav takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fokislav takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mata thows a body shot but no joy.
Fokislav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fokislav there as he acknowledges the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mata.
Mata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ipu Fokislav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Mata does no damage.
Fokislav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mata.
Fokislav looks to land a right hand but Mata moved out of range.
Fokislav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mata scores with a hook to the body. Fokislav takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mata scores with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mata.
Mata connects with the punch.
Mata lands a with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mata.
Fokislav moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokislav is just out of range.
Good work by Mata as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fokislav. Fokislav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokislav throws a sloppy head kick and Mata moves out of range easily.
Fokislav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mata.
Mata connects with a body shot.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mata avoids the head kick by Fokislav.
Mata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fokislav.
Mata closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fokislav takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mata cracks Fokislav with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fokislav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mata counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mata.
Mata lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mata digs a good hook to Fokislav's body.
Mata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fokislav at a distance.
Mata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fokislav at a distance.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokislav.
Fokislav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fokislav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fokislav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata connects with a body shot.
Fokislav throws a sloppy head kick and Mata moves out of range easily.
Mata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mata there.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Fokislav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mata scores with a three punch combo!
Mata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fokislav's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mata cracks Fokislav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fokislav misses with a combination
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fokislav misses with a series of wild punches.
Mata lands with a shot to the body.
Fokislav looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mata lands a lovely overhand right.
Mata works Fokislav's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Mata.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fokislav throws a low kick, looking for Mata's leg but Mata calmly moves out of range.
Fokislav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fokislav takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mata lands with a nice body punch.
Mata lands a with a good body shot.
Fokislav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata stuns Fokislav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mata throws a series of punches but Fokislav avoids them all with ease.
Mata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fokislav stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fokislav on the side of the head.
Mata throws a body punch but Fokislav moves out of range.
Mata lands a jab to Fokislav's midsection.
Fokislav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mata digs a good body shot into Fokislav's ribs.
Fokislav doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fokislav has time to react.
Fokislav is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fokislav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mata counters with a two punch combo.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mata stuns Fokislav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fokislav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mata connects with a jab.
Mata 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.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fokislav is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav wants to clinch
and Mata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Fokislav is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fokislav seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice combination there by Mata.
Mata scores with a one two! Fokislav had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fokislav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mata jabs at Fokislav's body.
Mata works over Fokislav's head and body with a nice combination.
Mata scores with a hook to the body. Fokislav takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fokislav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mata moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mata lands a nice hook to Fokislav's body. Fokislav takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mata lands a nice hook to Fokislav's body. Fokislav takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mata scores with a decent looking hook.
Mata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mata tests Fokislav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mata scores with a shot to the body.
Mata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ipu Fokislav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mata blocks the body kick.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mata goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donk. Mata catches Fokislav right on the button with a cross.
Fokislav tries to clinch
and Mata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata blocks a head kick by Fokislav.
Mata scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fokislav gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mata.
A head kick misses from Fokislav.
Mata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jose Mata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fokislav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mata cracks a nice hook into Fokislav's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Mata!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne LePierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Brite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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21
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne LePierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Brite!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brite throws a jab but it's blocked by LePierre.
LePierre staying out of range there.
A head kick from LePierre lands but Brite takes it in his stride.
LePierre is looking to clinch but Brite is avoiding it.
LePierre misses with a series of wild punches.
LePierre scores with a nice body kick.
Wayne LePierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brite misses with a looping left.
Brite circles away from the clinch attempt.
LePierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Brite misses.
LePierre tries to clinch up.
LePierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brite swats away the attempt to clinch by LePierre.
LePierre misses with a few strikes there.
Brite takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brite takes a swing at LePierre's ribcage but misses.
LePierre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by LePierre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LePierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brite manages to avoid it.
LePierre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brite's calf.
LePierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LePierre circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brite. LePierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brite looks gassed!
Brite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LePierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LePierre swinging wildly here.
Brite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LePierre as he avoids it easily.
LePierre lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Brite can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from LePierre and Brite drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by LePierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne LePierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finkle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to NWO. Bad Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
252 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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22
272 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Man!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle misses with a wild combination.
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finkle trying to stall but Man improves his position.
Finkle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkle throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Bad Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Man duly obliges.
It looks like Vadim Finkle has been cut.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Finkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkle manages to avoid it.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finkle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Finkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Man misses.
Finkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man scores with the left hand. Finkle knows he should have avoided that one.
Finkle throws a sloppy body shot
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man slips a jab from Finkle.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Finkle seems unphased.
Finkle takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a right and a left that Finkle avoids nicely.
Finkle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Man.
A big right from Finkle misses.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finkle on the side of the head.
Vadim Finkle's cut is getting worse.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Finkle.
Finkle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Man cracks Finkle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkle staying out of range there.
Man with a hook.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man connects with a body shot.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands with an overhand left.
Finkle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finkle is rocked!
Vadim Finkle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Finkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Oh Finkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man scores with a jab. Finkle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Finkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Man might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Man and Finkle goes tumbling to the canvas! Man follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man content to control rather than advance.
Man trying to control from half guard but Finkle is working away.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Finkle defends it.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man tries to stand but can't do so whilst Finkle controls his leg.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finkle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finkle is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Man is looking to advance position but Finkle won't allow it.
Finkle trying to control from the bottom.
Man is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finkle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man tries to escape the position.
Finkle is looking for a rear naked choke here but Man reverses the position brilliantly into Finkle's guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Man wants to stand but Finkle is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Finkle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Finkle looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Finkle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeez, Vadim Finkle's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Finkle.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finkle, pushing him back against the cage.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finkle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man lands a left hand.
Finkle pulls guard effortlessly.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Finkle's guard.
Finkle has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Finkle looking to control.
Finkle keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finkle wants to sweep but no luck.
Man stays in close to Finkle's body and controls the position.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkle has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finkle is keeping the position for now.
Man wanted to stand there but Finkle had control of the position.
Finkle wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finkle has a closed guard, preventing Man from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finkle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Finkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Finkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Finkle slips a straight right by Man.
Finkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finkle throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Finkle colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Man as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Finkle is left battered and dazed whilst Man and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bad Man!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demein Colette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colette comes to the cage accompanied by progenies of the great apocalypse. Royale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Empire X by Dubtraction. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
181 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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26
183 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demein Colette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Royale!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Colette.
Colette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colette misses with a head kick.
Royale shoots in but no luck this time.
Royale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colette did well to prevent Royale getting side control.
Colette is not content to let Royale control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Colette is looking to escape.
Royale trying to pass the guard but Colette defending well.
Royale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colette's head.
Colette trying to control here.
Royale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Royale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Royale rushes Colette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colette misses with some punches.
Colette using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Royale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Colette tries to land a knee to the head but Royale blocks with his arms.
Colette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Royale has hold of one of Colette's legs. Colette is fighting the takedown attempt but Royale gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Royale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colette is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Royale trying to control but Colette is working from the bottom.
Colette wants to get back to his feet but Royale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royale wants to pass the guard but Colette is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Royale preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Royale avoids a kick to the body.
Colette is looking to land body kicks.
Colette scores with a hook to the body. Royale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colette is looking to slow Royale down with leg kicks.
Royale looks gassed!
Colette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colette closes the distance and clinches.
Colette misses with a punch to the body.
Colette throws a knee to the head but misses.
Colette can't find room to land a body shot as Royale controls the action.
Colette misses with a knee to the head.
Colette lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Harley Royale has been cut.
Colette throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Royale blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Colette crunches a lovely knee into Royale's ribcage.
Royale has clasped his hands together around Colette's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Colette gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Royale seems content to control.
Royale moves nicely into side control.
Colette is trying to escape the position but Royale is controlling the position.
Colette pushes Royale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Royale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Royale tries to score with some ground and pound. Colette controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Colette parries the strikes from Royale easily there. Royale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Colette to escape.
Royale throws a strike aimed at the side of Colette's head but Colette avoids it well.
Royale trying to control the position but Colette is working away.
Royale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Colette is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale prevents Colette from escaping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Royale fails with a takedown attempt.
Colette moves out of range as Royale strikes.
Royale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colette can pounce on him.
Colette throws the kick towards the body but Royale avoids it.
Royale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Royale looks for a takedown but Colette sprawls well.
Demein Colette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Royale.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colette scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demein Colette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Royale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Royale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colette connects with a high kick.
Colette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royale avoids the body shot from Colette.
Colette throws a solid leg kick but Royale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colette.
Royale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Royale working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Royale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Colette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Royale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale prevents Colette from escaping the position.
Royale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colette, who protects the arm well.
Colette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Royale's best efforts.
Colette is trying to maintain the position but Royale is very close to passing his half guard.
Colette is trying to get back to full guard.
Royale working the head and body with strikes.
Royale is pressing down on Colette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colette is holding on for now.
Royale thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Colette to regain full guard.
Colette looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Royale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colette is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Royale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Royale is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Royale won't let Colette get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Royale unloads with some shots from mount but Colette bucks and avoids them well.
Royale looking to finish Colette with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colette!
Royale avoids the attempt from Colette to control.
Royale throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Colette is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Royale working for a guillotine from mount but Colette is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colette can't escape the position.
Royale sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Royale tries to control but Colette wriggling away.
The referee warns Colette that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Colette is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Royale.
Poor strikes thrown by Royale there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Royale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Colette hang on?
Royale with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Royale throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Royale thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Colette tries to hold on but Royale postures up.
Colette is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Colette is squirming around, avoiding Royale's attempts to control the action.
Royale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Colette tries to lock up and control but Royale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colette takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harley Royale'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!
Colette tries a low kick but Royale avoids it.
Colette tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colette scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Colette misses the target.
Good leg kick by Colette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Royale checks the leg kick.
Royale tries to clinch up but Colette circles away and keeps his distance.
Colette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royale dives in and grabs Colette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colette pushes down on Royale's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colette thumps Royale with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colette thumps Royale with a low kick.
Demein Colette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colette wants to clinch
and Royale counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Colette!
Colette wants to hold on but Royale pushes him away.
Colette is squirming around, avoiding Royale's attempts to control the action.
Royale with shots to the head and body - Colette looks very uncomfortable down there.
Colette is trying desperately to improve position.
Royale looking for a guillotine from mount but Colette is having none of it.
Royale misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Colette keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colette is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Colette really wants to buck Royale off and get back to his feet.
Royale is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Colette can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Royale looking to finish with strikes here!
Royale looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Royale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Colette wants to hold on but Royale pushes him away.
Colette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Royale is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Royale lands a heavy elbow.
Harley Royale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Royale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Royale scoring with strikes but Colette is staying in there.
Royale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Colette slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Royale trying to control the action but Colette is working from the bottom.
Colette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colette is looking to escape.
Royale tries to pass to full mount but Colette defends it.
Royale is trying to control. Colette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Colette trying to hold on to Royale's head to control him but Royale postures up.
Colette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Royale wants to pass to mount but Colette is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Royale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Royale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Colette lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Demein Colette.
I think Colette has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demein Colette!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Le Petit Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss comes to the cage accompanied by La danse des canards. Striker has chosen MMA THEME as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Le Petit Criss has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Le Petit Criss seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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132 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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23
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Petit Criss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Striker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Criss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Striker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Striker wants to get back to his feet but Criss drags him back down.
Criss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Striker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Criss crashes against the mat.
Criss working the head and body with strikes.
Criss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Striker stops Criss from passing to mount.
Striker is trying to get back to his feet.
Criss stands up and beckons Striker to his feet.
Striker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Criss shoots for a takedown but Striker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss shoots for a takedown but Striker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Striker throws a right and a left that Criss avoids nicely.
Criss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Petit Criss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Criss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Striker's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Criss is breathing heavily.
Criss wants to control but Striker is keeping him busy.
Striker tries to kick Criss off but Criss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Criss connects with a nice short shot to Striker's temple.
Criss controlling the action here.
Criss seems to be looking for submissions.
Criss wants to pass the guard but Striker is defending well.
Striker looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Criss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
Criss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Striker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Criss wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
Criss is looking to clinch.
Criss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striker circles away.
Criss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Criss throws a push kick but Striker slaps the foot to one side.
Criss throws a head kick that misses.
Criss fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Striker. No joy for Criss on that attempt.
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Striker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Criss's hands.
Criss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Criss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Petit Criss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Criss is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Striker looks to land a combination but Criss avoids it well.
Criss misses with a head kick.
Criss clinches with his opponent.
Criss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Striker.
Striker throws a right hand that Criss ducks under and follows up with a left that Criss also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Striker.
Criss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Criss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You get the feeling that Striker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Criss working for a submission but Striker is keeping him at bay.
Striker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Criss is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Criss.
Criss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striker but Striker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Striker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
Striker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Criss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Le Petit Criss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Criss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Criss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striker circles away.
Criss has closed the distance and engaged Striker in a clinch.
Striker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Criss breaks the clinch.
Criss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Striker's waist but Striker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Criss off to one side.
Striker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Criss throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
Criss tries to clinch there but Striker circles away.
A good leg kick by Criss.
Striker avoids the head kick by Criss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Criss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Striker lands a right hook to the body.
Criss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker.
Nice cross by Striker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Criss ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker keeps the fight on the outside.
Criss connects with a high kick.
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Criss tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Criss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Petit Criss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Criss throws a head kick that misses.
Criss shoots in but Striker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liam Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Striker.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Criss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Criss.
A shot to de liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Criss clinches up against the cage.
Criss lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Criss just misses with a elbow thrown towards Striker's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Criss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Criss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Striker moves out of range as Criss throws a body kick.
Criss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Striker.
Striker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Criss's head backwards.
Criss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Criss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Striker scores with a hook.
Criss doesn't manage to clinch there - Striker circles away.
Criss fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Striker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Striker.
Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Criss.
Criss tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance.
Criss moves into the clinch.
Criss pulls guard.
Criss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Striker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Criss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Striker has managed to get both his arms back between Criss's legs - danger averted.
Criss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Criss wants to get back to his feet but Striker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Criss keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully.
Striker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker postures up.
Criss wants to stand and escape but Striker is having none of it.
Criss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Criss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Criss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striker lands with a hook. Criss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Criss scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Striker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Striker thuds his right hand into Criss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Criss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Criss showed some decent athleticism there.
Criss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Striker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Striker kicks Criss off and gets back to his feet.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Striker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Criss on the side of the head.
Striker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Criss is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Criss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Criss throws a nice head kick!
Criss tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance.
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker keeps the fight on the outside.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Criss tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Criss shoots in looking for a takedown. Striker tries to sprawl out of it but Criss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Striker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Criss bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Criss postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Le Petit Criss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Criss prevents Striker from escaping the position.
Criss is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
Striker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Criss staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries to escape but Criss is in control.
Criss tries to advance to mount but can't.
Criss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striker keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Criss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Criss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Striker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Striker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss stands and throws Striker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Striker is trying to buck Criss off.
Criss tries to move to mount but Striker blocks the move with his legs.
Criss advances to mount.
Criss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Striker is surviving well by controlling Criss's body position as best he can.
Criss working for a submission but Striker is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Criss working for a guillotine from mount but Striker is in no mood to give up.
Striker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Criss is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Striker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Criss is working for a guillotine from mount but Striker frees his head quite easily.
Striker is squirming around, avoiding Criss's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Petit Criss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Criss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Le Petit Criss!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whissell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rose Of Sharon. Hain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time Frame by Dom and Roland. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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25
167 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Hain!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whissell misses with a two punch combination.
Hain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whissell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Whissell.
Hain walks into a stiff left hand from Whissell.
Hain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whissell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Whissell drops back looking for a leg! Hain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hain manages to kick Whissell off! Whissell jumps back into Hain's guard.
Hain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whissell stopping the sweep attempt from Hain.
Whissell gets to his feet. Hain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell throws the left hand but Hain avoids the punch easily.
Whissell cracks Hain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whissell looks to land a right hand but Hain moved out of range.
Whissell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whissell throws a combination that misses
and Hain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hain is pressing down on Whissell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whissell is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell gets full guard.
Hain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whissell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whissell trying to control the position.
Hain preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell trying to keep a closed guard but Hain is proving a slippery customer.
Hain trying to control but Whissell is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whissell throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whissell.
Hain with a poor takedown
and Whissell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hain fails to land the takedown.
George Whissell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hain.
Hain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whissell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hain looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hain keeping moving, preventing Whissell from controlling successfully.
Hain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whissell defends it easily.
Hain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whissell is aware though and is defending well.
Hain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whissell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whissell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whissell has managed to get both his arms back between Hain's legs - danger averted.
Whissell preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whissell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Whissell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Hain does no damage.
Hain misses with a takedown
and Whissell counters with a three punch combo that has Hain backing up. Hain nods at Whissell to acknowledge the strikes.
Hain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whissell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whissell jabs Hain right on the nose. Hain blinks but takes it well.
Hain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whissell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whissell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whissell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whissell misses with a hook. Hain ducked under it nicely.
Whissell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whissell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whissell fails with the takedown
and Hain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell has Hain pulled in close to control his posture.
Hain is breathing heavily.
Whissell wants to stand and escape but Hain is having none of it.
Whissell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hain is aware though and is defending well.
Hain wants to control from the top but Whissell keeps moving.
Whissell wants to stand up but Hain is controlling him.
Hain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whissell is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hain trying to control but Whissell is working from the bottom.
Hain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whissell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hain, into his guard.
Hain wants to sweep but no luck.
Hain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whissell defends well.
Whissell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell has gone for a leg lock! Hain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Whissell's guard.
Whissell wants to stand but Hain is controlling the position.
Hain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hain prevents Whissell from getting back to his feet.
Whissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hain is one step ahead there.
Hain passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whissell trying to control from the bottom.
Whissell is staying active underneath Hain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hain thows a huge punch but Whissell dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Whissell wants to stand and escape but Hain is having none of it.
Hain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whissell is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whissell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hain throws out the jab.
Whissell scores with a takedown into Hain's guard.
Hain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whissell is one step ahead there.
Hain keeping full guard, as Whissell tries to pass.
Hain keeping moving, preventing Whissell from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hain working for submissions but it's allowed Whissell to get to half guard.
Hain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whissell seems to be looking for submissions.
Whissell wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hain uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Hain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whissell passes into half guard.
Whissell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whissell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whissell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whissell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whissell tries to stand and escape but Hain actually recovers to full guard.
Sam Hain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whissell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whissell is working Hain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell tries to stand but Hain is controlling from the bottom.
Hain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whissell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whissell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whissell wants to get up but he can't break Hain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whissell wants to control from the top but Hain keeps moving.
Hain is working an open guard so Whissell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Hain both land. Nice combination.
Good work by Hain as he checks the leg kick.
Whissell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Whissell swinging wildly here.
Whissell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but George Whissell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hain controlling his opponent.
Hain goes for an armbar but Whissell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whissell.
Whissell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Whissell, into his guard.
Whissell is trying to hold Hain in close to prevent damage but Hain has managed to pass into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell is trying to get back to full guard.
Whissell pushes Hain off looking to stand but Hain dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Hain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hain trying to control from half guard but Whissell is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hain throwing shots but Whissell is blocking nicely.
Hain throwing shots but Whissell is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Whissell misses with the combination.
Whissell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hain did well to prevent Whissell getting side control.
Whissell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hain.
Hain moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hain has an active guard here but Whissell has managed to pass into half guard.
Hain gets full guard.
Hain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Whissell!
Hain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Whissell is now in Hain's guard. A big mistake from Hain there, giving up the dominant position!
Hain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whissell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whissell connects with a nice short shot to Hain's temple.
Whissell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whissell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whissell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hain controls his leg.
Hain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whissell stopping the sweep attempt from Hain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sam Hain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A left and a right from Whissell both land. Nice combination.
Hain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whissell.
Hain misses with an uppercut.
Hain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whissell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whissell throws a hook but Hain avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Whissell.
Whissell is looking to score with low kicks.
Hain has his takedown stuffed
and Whissell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George Whissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whissell counters with a straight right hand.
George Whissell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hain.
Whissell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Whissell.
Whissell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whissell is nestled in close to Hain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Whissell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hain tries to roll over but Whissell keeps him under control.
Whissell tries to stand and escape but Hain is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hain.
Whissell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Whissell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whissell landing some decent shots from guard.
Whissell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hain's guard.
Hain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whissell is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hain is looking for a triangle but Whissell pushes his legs off easily.
Whissell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whissell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whissell's best efforts.
Whissell working over Hain with some ground and pound. Hain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whissell lands strikes from half guard.
Hain is looking for a sweep. Whissell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hain has a hand on Whissell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Whissell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whissell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hain is trying desperately to improve position.
Hain is squirming around, avoiding Whissell's attempts to control the action.
Hain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Whissell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whissell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Whissell!
George Whissell is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Mountbatten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Judith . Mountbatten has chosen Last Resort as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Kayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Mountbatten!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayo defending well as Mountbatten loads up on a big left hand.
Mountbatten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kayo drops his hands momentarily and Mountbatten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mountbatten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mountbatten connects with a right hand. Kayo shakes it off.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountbatten moves away.
Kayo drops Mountbatten with a beautiful combination! Mountbatten stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kayo is looking for the KO!
It looks like William Mountbatten has been cut.
Mountbatten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kayo at a distance.
Mountbatten connects with a right hand. Kayo shakes it off.
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!
Mountbatten lands with a shot to the body.
Kayo tries to bum rush Mountbatten with a series of wild strikes but Mountbatten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kayo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mountbatten misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mountbatten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountbatten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Mountbatten misses.
Mountbatten scores with a hook to the body. Kayo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mountbatten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kayo.
Mountbatten dodges the punch combination from Kayo.
Mountbatten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kayo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountbatten throws a series of strikes that have Kayo backpedaling.
Kayo wants to slow Mountbatten down by chopping away at his legs.
Mountbatten cracks Kayo with an open hand slap.
Kayo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountbatten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Mountbatten.
Kayo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mountbatten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kayo.
Mountbatten 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountbatten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kayo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountbatten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bubba Kayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountbatten lands a glancing blow to the side of Kayo's head.
Mountbatten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kayo is breathing heavily.
Kayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mountbatten connects with a body shot.
Kayo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mountbatten scores with the left hand. Kayo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mountbatten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kayo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kayo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountbatten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kayo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountbatten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Mountbatten.
Kayo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mountbatten thuds his right hand into Kayo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mountbatten scores with a nice strike.
Mountbatten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kayo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mountbatten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mountbatten clobbers Kayo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Mountbatten.
Mountbatten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kayo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mountbatten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kayo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mountbatten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountbatten is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kayo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mountbatten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountbatten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to de liver by Mountbatten. Beautiful body shot.
Kayo walks into a left hand.
Mountbatten lands with an uppercut that bounces Kayo off the cage and back into rage.
Mountbatten lands with an overhand left.
Mountbatten lands a left and a right that send Kayo crashing to the mat, dazed. Mountbatten thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kayo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountbatten jabs at Kayo's body.
Oh Kayo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Kayo misses the target.
Kayo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mountbatten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kayo at a distance.
Mountbatten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kayo tries to move into range but Mountbatten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kayo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mountbatten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kayo's head.
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!
Kayo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kayo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Mountbatten.
Kayo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountbatten lands a slapping body shot.
Kayo takes one on the button.
Mountbatten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kayo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kayo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mountbatten lands with a nice combination. Kayo backs away looking to recover.
A left lands for Mountbatten.
Mountbatten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kayo backs up against the cage.
Mountbatten connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kayo! He's out on his feet! Mountbatten rushes in and drops Kayo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Mountbatten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!QL Hicks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Matt Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hicks.
Henderson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Henderson throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Hicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks slips a straight right by Henderson.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hicks.
Matt Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of QL Hicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Hicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hicks's head backwards.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Matt Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Henderson tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henderson slips a jab from Hicks.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Hicks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Hicks counters with a nice body shot.
Hicks 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.
Hicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hicks is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Hicks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson drops his hands momentarily and Hicks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
A jab from Henderson finds it's way through Hicks's defenses.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Henderson's head back.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
No luck for Hicks with that takedown attempt.
Matt Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of QL Hicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson tries to clinch
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Hicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Hicks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
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 Matt Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Hicks in a clinch.
Hicks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Hicks on that attempt.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of QL Hicks.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Hicks tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henderson tries to break free but Hicks pushes him back against the cage.
Hicks keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hicks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson throws a chopping leg kick but Hicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Hicks's ribs.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson cracks Hicks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Hicks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Hicks backing up. Hicks nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hicks throws out a leg kick but Henderson moves out of range and Hicks only half commits.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Henderson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henderson clinches but Hicks breaks the clinch
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hicks or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
Matt Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
Henderson lands a jab to Hicks's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Henderson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Henderson leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Hicks slips a straight right by Henderson.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Matt Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of QL Hicks.
Hicks misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Hicks misses with a head kick.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Hicks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Hicks tries to land a leg kick but Henderson saw it coming and moves away.
Henderson slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Henderson had his way with QL Hicks in that round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hicks tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Hicks throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hicks counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hicks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Hicks misses the jab.
Henderson cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson wants to clinch but Hicks slips to the side
and Hicks counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A cross from Hicks lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson wants to clinch
and Hicks counters with a good, hard body kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Henderson throws out a leg kick but Hicks moves out of range and Henderson only half commits.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Hicks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hicks won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Hicks isn't so interested in that idea.
Hicks is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hicks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hicks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Henderson kicks Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
QL Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Jab, jab by Henderson - just one landing.
Hicks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Matt Henderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Henderson!
Matt Henderson retains his welterweight title!
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