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UPF-M 19: Price vs Cormeir PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuka Beludo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvia Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Pride FC Theme. Kuka Beludo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sylvia Silva's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuka Beludo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvia Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beludo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beludo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beludo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beludo is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Beludo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beludo moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Beludo darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sylvia Silva has been cut.
Beludo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Beludo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Beludo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Silva fails to pull guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beludo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beludo landing knees to the body.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beludo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva looks winded!
Beludo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beludo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beludo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Beludo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Beludo lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Beludo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beludo scores with a knee to the head.
Beludo scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Beludo.
A knee to the head by Beludo.
Beludo lands a knee to the body.
Beludo lands a knee to the body.
Beludo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beludo lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Beludo.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Kuka Beludo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvia Silva.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beludo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Beludo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beludo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Beludo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sylvia Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Sylvia Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexito Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Giraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexito Mustacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Giraldo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giraldo digs a good hook to Mustacho's body.
Giraldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
Giraldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustacho.
Mustacho swings for the body but Giraldo moves out of range.
Mustacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mustacho throws a looping overhand right but Giraldo ducks down to avoid it.
Giraldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Mustacho is predictable there
and Giraldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mustacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mustacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexito Mustacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giraldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustacho manages to avoid it.
Giraldo scores with a jab.
Mustacho doesn't manage to clinch there - Giraldo circles away.
Mustacho loads up on a big right hand but Giraldo slips the punch.
Mustacho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giraldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mustacho's head.
Giraldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mustacho throws out the jab.
Mustacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giraldo throws out the jab.
Giraldo lands a jab.
Giraldo scores with a shot to the body.
Giraldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mustacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mustacho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Giraldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giraldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Giraldo.
Giraldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mustacho loads up on a big right hand but Giraldo slips the punch.
Giraldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Giraldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Giraldo.
Some bone on bone action there as Giraldo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustacho misses with a left hand
letting Giraldo counter with a right hand.
Mustacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giraldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Giraldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustacho throws an off balance right hand
and Giraldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giraldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
Giraldo ducks under a wild hook from Mustacho.
Giraldo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Giraldo takes a swing at Mustacho's ribcage but misses.
Mustacho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Giraldo's half guard.
Mustacho passes to side control.
The referee asks Mustacho politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mustacho prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mustacho controls the position from side control.
Giraldo is looking for a sweep.
Mustacho taking a breather here.
Giraldo is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo trying to remain calm as Mustacho controls from the top position.
Giraldo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mustacho taking a breather here.
Giraldo struggling a bit here.
Giraldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Mustacho dominates the positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Mustacho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mustacho looks up at the clock and then as Giraldo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mustacho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustacho scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Giraldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mustacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giraldo.
Mustacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mustacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Giraldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giraldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mustacho moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Mustacho misses.
Giraldo throws a looping overhand right but Mustacho ducks down to avoid it.
Giraldo gets tackled into the cage by Mustacho. Mustacho maintains the clinch.
Mustacho throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mustacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giraldo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mustacho is keeping busy.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Giraldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giraldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giraldo backwards.
Mustacho misses with some punches.
Giraldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mustacho.
Giraldo cracks Mustacho with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Mustacho.
Giraldo misses with a punch to the body.
Giraldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustacho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giraldo is keeping busy.
Mustacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Giraldo.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustacho prevents a body shot from Giraldo.
Mustacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo tries a body shot but Mustacho blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustacho.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giraldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mustacho misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Giraldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giraldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Mustacho gets an underhook and turns Giraldo into the cage.
Giraldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giraldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mustacho has a couple of punches blocked by Giraldo.
Giraldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giraldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustacho controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho gets through Giraldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mustacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mustacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mustacho tries to work over Giraldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustacho.
Giraldo lands with a right to the head.
Mustacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giraldo is looking to control Mustacho's arms but Mustacho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giraldo has his back to the cage.
Mustacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giraldo tries to stall but Mustacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Giraldo.
Mustacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Giraldo.
Mustacho misses with the head strike.
Giraldo takes a shot to the head.
Giraldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho blocking some punches.
Giraldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mustacho fails to land.
Mustacho prevents a body shot from Giraldo.
A hook to the body from Giraldo.
Mustacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Giraldo.
A head punch on the inside from Mustacho fails to land.
Giraldo tries a body shot but Mustacho blocks it.
Mustacho misses with a body punch.
Mustacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Giraldo controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giraldo slowing the pace effectively.
Mustacho working aggressively here.
Mustacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Giraldo controls his hands.
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 Alexito Mustacho will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mustacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Giraldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Giraldo misses with a few strikes there.
Mustacho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mustacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mustacho misses with a wild body shot.
Mustacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giraldo throws a lazy right hand but Mustacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giraldo connects with the punch.
Giraldo lands a jab to Mustacho's midsection.
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!
Giraldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Mustacho throws a hook but Giraldo blocks it.
Mustacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giraldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Mustacho misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mustacho misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo lands an overhand right.
Mustacho throws a solid leg kick but Giraldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mustacho.
Giraldo slips a jab from Mustacho.
Mustacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giraldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mustacho slips a straight right by Giraldo.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Giraldo checks it.
Giraldo misses with a wild body shot.
Mustacho throws a big shot that misses.
Giraldo throws a hook to the side of Mustacho's head but Mustacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mustacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Giraldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mustacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giraldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustacho.
Giraldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Greg Giraldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giraldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mustacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mustacho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Giraldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mustacho is in Giraldo's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustacho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mustacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giraldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mustacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Giraldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexito Mustacho.
The fighters circling - Giraldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giraldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mustacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mustacho loads up on a big right hand but Giraldo slips the punch.
Giraldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mustacho. Mustacho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giraldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mustacho's hands.
Giraldo staying out of range there.
Mustacho drives through and clinches with Giraldo against the cage.
Alexito Mustacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Giraldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mustacho has a couple of punches blocked by Giraldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Giraldo.
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!
Giraldo blocks a body shot from Mustacho.
Giraldo tries to stall but Mustacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Giraldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mustacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustacho working aggressively here.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Giraldo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustacho tries a body shot but Giraldo blocks it.
Come on Giraldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Giraldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giraldo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Greg Giraldo!
In his post fight interview, Greg Giraldo gave a big smile as he said 'What the fuck? I won? Okay then!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steppers Mohommad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steppers Mohommad!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman scores with a shot to the body.
Mohommad throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman darts in and clinches Mohommad up against the cage.
Freeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freeman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mohommad looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freeman obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Freeman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Freeman misses with a body punch.
Freeman lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Freeman.
A right handed body shot lands from Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Freeman.
Freeman tries to throw a body punch but Mohommad avoids it by throwing Freeman back against the cage.
Freeman lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mohommad or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Freeman.
A body shot lands from Freeman.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freeman works on Mohommad's body with a couple of short punches.
Freeman digs a right hand underneath Mohommad's ribcage. Mohommad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
Freeman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freeman stalls.
Freeman is working Mohommad over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Freeman - that landed with a thud.
Freeman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mohommad.
Freeman digs a right hand underneath Mohommad's ribcage. Mohommad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freeman presses Mohommad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman stalling in the clinch.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freeman works on Mohommad's body with a couple of short punches.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Freeman.
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman catches Mohommad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Freeman connects with a body shot.
Mohommad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freeman.
Freeman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freeman lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Steppers Mohommad has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman cracks Mohommad with an uppercut from hell and Mohommad crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Freeman's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mohommad can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freeman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Freeman is putting a hurting on Mohommad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mohommad is rocked!
Freeman lands a big left to the face of Mohommad, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Freeman and another - Mohommad is out! Freeman stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Huey Freeman!
An out of breath Huey Freeman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Steppers Mohommad was interviewed post fight and said 'God damn it, not again!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzales was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzales has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McCarthy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gonzales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCarthy.
Gonzales lands an elbow inside that McCarthy shrugs off.
Gonzales pushes off an throws an elbow but McCarthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
McCarthy trying to stall but Gonzales improves his position.
McCarthy successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales stands and steps away. McCarthy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzales closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with an inside leg kick.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzales is looking to escape.
Gonzales looks winded!
McCarthy wants to stand but Gonzales has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to stand.
Gonzales manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Gonzales stops a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzales avoids it.
Gonzales taking a breather.
Gonzales lands a damaging elbow.
Gonzales comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzales just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCarthy's brow.
McCarthy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzales.
Gonzales tries to break free but McCarthy pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCarthy is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzales has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzales wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gonzales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales throws a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Gonzales will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Gonzales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzales closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCarthy lands a knee to the body.
McCarthy just leaning against Gonzales, taking a breather.
Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzales pushes McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Gonzales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brian McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gonzales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with McCarthy around his waist. McCarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Gonzales back into the cage.
McCarthy is pushing Gonzales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCarthy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzales.
McCarthy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to trip Gonzales. He has hold of a leg but Gonzales is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCarthy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McCarthy is standing up over Gonzales. Gonzales looks to escape but McCarthy dives into side control.
McCarthy moves into full mount!
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Gonzales is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gonzales is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Gonzales is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McCarthy forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
Gonzales lands a nice elbow.
Gonzales is trying to push McCarthy away but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzales.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
Gonzales tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzales tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy avoids the elbow strike from Gonzales, against the cage.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alex Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzales tries to clinch but McCarthy moves away
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzales fights it but they end up in guard.
McCarthy gets to his feet - Gonzales follows without any prompting.
Gonzales wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzales misses with the combination.
McCarthy clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCarthy as Gonzales tries to tie him up.
McCarthy looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for McCarthy to work.
McCarthy is looking to control Gonzales's arms but Gonzales gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCarthy has his back to the cage.
McCarthy decides to pull guard.
Gonzales gets to his feet - McCarthy follows without any prompting.
Gonzales throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
Gonzales does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gonzales goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy clinches.
A knee to the head by McCarthy.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzales walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzales. No joy for McCarthy on that attempt.
McCarthy forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McCarthy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raiders March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Henry Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Prince Symbol's chin.
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Symbol.
Symbol takes one on the button.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Symbol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones tries to clinch but Symbol is having none of it.
Prince Symbol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symbol misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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!
Jones wants to control from the top but Symbol keeps moving.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Symbol's brow.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Symbol has wrist control.
Symbol keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones wants to stand but Symbol is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symbol being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones pushes down on Symbol's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Symbol is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Jones!
Henry Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Time Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Narcizo Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Bang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bang has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Bang works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thomas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thomas pulls down on the head and he's put Bang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Narcizo Thomas!
A victorious Narcizo Thomas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleison Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gleison Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFly tries a body shot but Maldonado blocks it.
McFly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFly.
McFly breaks from the clinch.
McFly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maldonado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFly.
McFly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
McFly wants to clinch up but Maldonado keeps it at a distance.
McFly clinches.
Maldonado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McFly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maldonado looking for a takedown.
George McFly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleison Maldonado.
McFly breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly moves into the clinch.
McFly is trying to break the clinch but Maldonado has him pressed against the cage.
McFly breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado avoids the body shot from McFly.
McFly connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gleison Maldonado has been cut.
McFly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldonado, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maldonado is rocked!
Nice body punch from McFly - that landed with a thud.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can McFly finish him?
Maldonado looks winded!
McFly dips a shoulder and cracks Maldonado with a mighty uppercut! Maldonado falls back against the cage and McFly unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maldonado is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McFly screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George McFly!
An out of breath and clearly excited George McFly thanked Ultimate Fighting Fuel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sho Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxee throws a series of punches but Goon avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaxee. Goon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaxee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaxee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jaxee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goon manages to avoid it.
Jaxee lands a right hook to the body.
Goon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaxee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goon.
Goon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goon is looking for a kimura but Jaxee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goon to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon is thwarting Jaxee's attempts to control the position.
Jaxee is looking for a sweep. Goon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goon is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaxee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaxee is in trouble now - Goon has advanced to mount!
Jaxee working to try and regain half guard.
Goon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaxee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon content just to control the position here.
Goon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jaxee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaxee is looking to escape.
Goon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goon looking to control but Jaxee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goon working for a submission but Jaxee is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon working for a guillotine from mount but Jaxee is in no mood to give up.
Jaxee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Goon controlling the pace for now.
Jaxee has given up his back here.
Jaxee is in a bad position with Goon working for a choke. Jaxee manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Goon looking for a sweep. Not yet Goon, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon keeping moving, preventing Jaxee from controlling successfully.
Goon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaxee defends well.
Goon looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jaxee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Goon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaxee jabs at Goon's body.
Goon checks a low kick from Jaxee.
Jaxee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown by Goon or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaxee which made him look bad.
Goon shoots in for a takedown but Jaxee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaxee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaxee scores with a shot to the body.
Goon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaxee cracks Goon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaxee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaxee works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxee thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Jaxee.
Jaxee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaxee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stacee Jaxee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaxee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goon rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Jaxee does it's job there.
Goon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaxee stalks Goon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goon's face. Goon staggers backwards, shaken.
Jaxee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxee lands a nice looking body shot.
Stacee Jaxee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Jaxee.
A combination from Jaxee does no damage.
Stacee Jaxee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaxee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee scores with a nice right hand.
Jaxee throws a series of punches but Goon moves out of range.
A cross from Jaxee lands.
Goon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaxee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goon doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaxee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goon doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaxee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaxee lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaxee misses with the combination.
Jaxee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Jaxee does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaxee. That snapped Goon's head back.
Jaxee scores with a nice head shot.
Jaxee with a jab.
Jaxee lands with a cross.
Sho Goon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaxee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goon is rocked!
Jaxee misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jaxee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxee scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jaxee misses.
Jaxee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jaxee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goon doesn't seem bothered though.
Goon takes one to the chin there.
Goon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaxee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaxee defends it nicely.
Goon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaxee lands a leg kick that knocks Goon off balance momentarily.
Goon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacee Jaxee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaxee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jaxee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goon fails to pull guard.
Jaxee is looking to break free of the clinch but Goon has double underhooks.
Jaxee is trying to break the clinch but Goon has him pressed against the cage.
Goon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaxee's efforts to push away.
Jaxee has had enough of the clinch but Goon keeps him there for the moment.
Jaxee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaxee is trying to break free.
Jaxee has clasped his hands together around Goon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jaxee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goon keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Goon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxee advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaxee prevents Goon from getting the reversal.
Jaxee wants to control the pace but Goon is squirming around nicely.
Jaxee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goon and Jaxee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee is looking to take a break and control but Goon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jaxee's best efforts.
Jaxee trying to control the action but Goon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon wants to get back to full guard but Jaxee has passed into side control.
Jaxee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goon manages to get back to half guard.
Goon trying to hold on to Jaxee's head to control him but Jaxee postures up.
Goon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goon wants to control but Jaxee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaxee trying to control the action but Goon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jaxee goes for an armbar but Goon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goon.
Goon wants to pass the guard but Jaxee is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaxee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goon is one step ahead there.
Goon passes Jaxee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stacee Jaxee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaxee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacee Jaxee!
An out of breath Stacee Jaxee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Tapettava sees coming a mile off.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tapettava gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tapettava.
Tapettava fails with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapettava looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Tapettava persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkilla Tapettava.
Tapettava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Bear Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson cracks Tapettava with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tapettava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tapettava throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tapettava wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Tapettava tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bear Stevenson.
Tapettava slips under a jab from Stevenson.
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!
Tapettava closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Tapettava avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Stevenson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tapettava in the body.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tapettava circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Tapettava uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapettava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tapettava somewhat.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tapettava should have avoided that one.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tapettava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tapettava has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tapettava shrugs it off.
Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tapettava has a takedown stuffed.
Tapettava fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkilla Tapettava.
Tapettava moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson stuns Tapettava with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Tapettava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson misses with a hook
so Tapettava counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tapettava stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapettava loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tapettava scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapettava trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Tapettava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tapettava trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapettava.
My spies in The Jungle Elite MMA inform me that Tapettava has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tapettava accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tapettava tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Tapettava throws a big right hand that misses.
Tapettava trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Tapettava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nyrkilla Tapettava has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tapettava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tapettava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tapettava pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapettava trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tapettava's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapettava throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava lands a couple of digs.
Tapettava landing some decent shots from guard.
Tapettava postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tapettava is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapettava throwing strikes but missing.
Tapettava throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tapettava stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Tapettava with an uppercut!
Tapettava blocks the body kick.
Tapettava avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Tapettava dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Tapettava's head and hops out.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson tests Tapettava's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Tapettava's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapettava moves away.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Tapettava moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevenson sizes up Tapettava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tapettava.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapettava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tapettava shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Tapettava's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Tapettava saw that one coming.
Tapettava misses with a body shot
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tapettava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tapettava.
Tapettava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Tapettava throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapettava throws out the jab.
Tapettava misses with a straight right.
Bear Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapettava will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkilla Tapettava.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tapettava misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Tapettava shoots in.
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Tapettava shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Stevenson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapettava shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tapettava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Tapettava's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tapettava avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tapettava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Stevenson catches Tapettava right on the button with a cross.
Bear Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tapettava throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Tapettava goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stevenson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stevenson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tapettava backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to work over Tapettava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tapettava backwards.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tapettava is looking to control Stevenson's arms but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tapettava has his back to the cage.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tapettava goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevenson prevents it.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tapettava.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tapettava fails to land the takedown.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkilla Tapettava.
Tapettava looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Tapettava's head back.
Stevenson lands with a right hand.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Tapettava shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tapettava shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson had his way with Nyrkilla Tapettava in that round.
That's time! Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Stevenson misses with a low kick as Tapettava jumps back.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Tapettava's body.
Stevenson throws a hook but Tapettava avoids it easily.
Tapettava moves out of range of the body kick from Stevenson.
Bear Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tapettava.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tapettava, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tapettava is defended easily by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tapettava avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapettava.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Tapettava goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkilla Tapettava.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Tapettava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tapettava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tapettava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Tapettava does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapettava moves out of range of the body kick.
Tapettava blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapettava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Tapettava moves out of range.
Stevenson punishes Tapettava's body with a nice straight punch.
Tapettava misses with a body shot.
Nyrkilla Tapettava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapettava slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
Bear Stevenson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultimate Fighting Fuel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Cormeir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormeir has chosen -N- The Bay as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxwell Price!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cain Cormeir!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormeir misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cormeir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Price coming out on top.
Cormeir misses with a takedown attempt
and Cormeir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Cormeir.
Cormeir walks into a straight right hand from Price.
Price is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cormeir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Price as he avoids it easily.
Cormeir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormeir fails with the takedown.
Price stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Price wants it to stay on the feet.
Cormeir takes one to the chin there.
Cormeir circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Price showed some decent athleticism there.
Price thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Price working Cormeir over with strikes.
Cormeir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormeir is trying to stand back up but Price is controlling him
Price has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormeir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Price.
Cormeir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Price thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormeir's head.
Cormeir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Price.
Price sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cormeir defending well though.
Cormeir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price.
Price looks to land a strike but Cormeir avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Price misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cormeir gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price throwing shots but Cormeir is blocking nicely.
Cormeir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cormeir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Price not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Price passes to side control.
Price has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Price in side control, throwing shots but Cormeir defends.
Price working away.
Price working the head with strikes.
Price sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cormeir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Cormeir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price cracks Cormeir with a big elbow.
Cormeir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cormeir regains half guard, as Price was trying to land strikes.
Price missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cormeir is not content to let Price control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price throwing shots but Cormeir is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Price dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cormeir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cormeir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Price's waist but Price gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormeir off to one side.
Cormeir shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
Price scores with a sloppy right hand. Cormeir should have avoided that one.
Price throws a body punch but Cormeir moves out of range.
Cormeir slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Cormeir on that attempt.
Maxwell Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Cormeir.
Cormeir tries to move into range but Price moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cormeir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cormeir shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense.
Cormeir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Cormeir with a poor takedown
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price throws out a loose jab but Cormeir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain Cormeir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormeir tries to clinch up.
Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Cormeir.
No luck for Cormeir with that takedown attempt.
Cain Cormeir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir drives through with a takedown into Price's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cormeir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cormeir is looking to advance position but Price has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Price punching from mount but Cormeir doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cormeir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Price cracks Cormeir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Price throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cormeir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Price.
Price thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price thowing shots but they're missing.
Price misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Price throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Cormeir that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Price throwing strikes but Cormeir bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Cormeir trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Cormeir working some strikes from top position.
Cormeir stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Price has his hands on Cormeir's head, controlling the position.
Cormeir throwing strikes but missing.
Cormeir won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Cormeir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Price controls Cormeir momentarily but Cormeir frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
Cormeir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cormeir won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Cormeir throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormeir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cormeir stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Cormeir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Price's head.
Cormeir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormeir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cormeir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Price. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cormeir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Price's head.
Cormeir tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Cormeir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cormeir has his takedown stuffed
and Cormeir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormeir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maxwell Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Cormeir.
Cormeir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Price sprawls well. Price wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cormeir gets slowly back to his feet.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Cormeir's shoulder, as Cormeir tries to avoid the shot.
Price gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cormeir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Price wants to sweep here but Cormeir controlling him for the moment.
Cormeir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Price doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cormeir throws an elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cormeir's guard. Nice move by Price!
Cormeir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cormeir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Price is one step ahead there.
Cormeir trying to control the position.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormeir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
Price lands a couple of elbows.
Price distracts Cormeir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormeir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormeir looking for a sweep. Not yet Cormeir, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price cracks Cormeir with a solid left hand.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormeir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Price postures up and lands a big shot to Cormeir's brow.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Cormeir wants to sweep but no luck.
Cormeir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormeir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormeir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price scoring with some ground and pound.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cormeir pulls Price in close to his closed guard and prevents Price from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Cormeir blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Price clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Price misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormeir.
Price catches Cormeir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cormeir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cormeir shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cormeir fails to land the takedown.
Maxwell Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Cormeir.
Cormeir shoots for a double leg takedown but Price sprawls well. He's pushed Cormeir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cormeir as he jumps to the side.
Maxwell Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Cormeir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Price looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cormeir tries to score with some ground and pound. Price controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Price is trying to control Cormeir's posture but Cormeir avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price regains half guard.
Cormeir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
Price on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cormeir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cormeir won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Cormeir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormeir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir preventing the sweep.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Price has Cormeir pulled in close to control his posture.
Price has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cormeir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormeir postures up.
Cormeir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Price has momentary wrist control but Cormeir slips an elbow through the middle.
Cormeir chips away with some ground and pound.
Cormeir throws a big right hand that misses.
Price wants to sweep here but Cormeir controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cormeir is one step ahead there.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cormeir throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormeir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cormeir tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Cormeir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormeir won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cormeir throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormeir throws a big right hand that misses.
Cormeir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cormeir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cormeir trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Cormeir dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cormeir gets a double leg takedown into Price's guard.
Maxwell Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price keeping moving, preventing Cormeir from controlling successfully.
Cormeir postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cormeir cracks Price with a solid left hand.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cormeir postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow.
Cormeir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cormeir throws a big right hand that misses.
Cormeir wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cormeir controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormeir tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cormeir throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Price postures up in Cormeir's guard and throws a big left but Cormeir blocks it.
Price prevents Cormeir from getting back to his feet.
Cormeir keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Cormeir is pulling down on Price's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Cormeir wants to stand but Price is controlling the position.
Cormeir is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cormeir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormeir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Price postures up in Cormeir's guard and throws a big left but Cormeir blocks it.
Cormeir keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cormeir looking to control.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cormeir is keeping the position for now.
Cormeir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Cormeir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Price displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormeir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir fails with a takedown attempt.
Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cormeir tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Cormeir's guard.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormeir has wrist control.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormeir has wrist control.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormeir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormeir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cain Cormeir.
I think Cormeir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Cormeir!
Cain Cormeir is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Cain Cormeir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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