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HMFL Fight Night 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain has chosen I Love this Road (Emerson Drive) as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emerson Cain!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao avoids a kick to the body.
Uniao avoids the body shot from Cain.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain swings for the body but Uniao moves out of range.
Cain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Uniao moved out of range.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Uniao slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Uniao misses the target.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Uniao.
Emerson Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uniao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uniao lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cain looking for a guillotine here but Uniao defends easily.
Uniao stands and throws Cain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cain struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao cracks Cain with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Cain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uniao throws an elbow but Cain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Uniao lands a nice forearm strike.
Cain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uniao's best efforts.
Uniao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uniao trying to pass the guard but Cain defending well.
Uniao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain trying to hold on to Uniao's head to control him but Uniao postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain actively working from the bottom here.
Uniao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uniao connects with a nice short shot to Cain's temple.
Uniao throwing shots but Cain is blocking nicely.
Cain trying to control from the bottom.
Uniao is trying to control the action in half guard but Cain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Uniao there.
Cain wants to control but Uniao is keeping busy.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uniao is nestled in close to Cain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cain wants to control but Uniao is keeping busy.
Cain is in trouble now - Uniao has advanced to mount!
Uniao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cain wants to control but Uniao is having none of it.
Uniao prevents Cain from getting the reversal.
Uniao connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Uniao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cain can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uniao is landing with some decent strikes but Cain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cain is looking to get to half guard.
Uniao postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cain badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Uniao around the waist but Uniao pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Uniao is the winner by TKO! Uniao jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Uniao!
After winning the bout, Nova Uniao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donar Gunvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunvaldsson comes to the cage accompanied by Pornstep - Dodge & Fuski. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Donar Gunvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kramer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Kramer misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Kramer.
Gunvaldsson tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunvaldsson. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kramer drives through with a takedown into Gunvaldsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Gunvaldsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunvaldsson controls the pace.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kramer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunvaldsson is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Gunvaldsson from controlling successfully.
Kramer working for a triangle but Gunvaldsson defends it easily.
Gunvaldsson trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunvaldsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunvaldsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kramer 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.
Gunvaldsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer looking for a guillotine here but Gunvaldsson defends easily.
Kramer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunvaldsson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gunvaldsson stacks Kramer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gunvaldsson!
Gunvaldsson controlling the position.
Gunvaldsson advances to mount.
Gunvaldsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kramer is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunvaldsson avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
Kramer is working to get back to half guard.
Gunvaldsson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to hold on but Gunvaldsson postures up.
Gunvaldsson controlling from the full mount.
Gunvaldsson avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
Kramer is working to get back to half guard.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Gunvaldsson's attempts to control the action.
Kramer is working to get back to half guard.
Gunvaldsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donar Gunvaldsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunvaldsson is looking to clinch but Kramer is avoiding it.
Kramer throws a nice looking combination but Gunvaldsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunvaldsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kramer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunvaldsson tries to clinch up but Kramer circles away and keeps his distance.
Kramer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kramer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunvaldsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Kramer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunvaldsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kramer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunvaldsson swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kramer throws a head kick but Gunvaldsson moves out of range.
Gunvaldsson is looking to clinch.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson has managed to clinch.
Kramer pulls Gunvaldsson into guard.
Gunvaldsson pushes down on Kramer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunvaldsson passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson tries to stand but Kramer is controlling his head.
The referee asks Gunvaldsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gunvaldsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Gunvaldsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunvaldsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kramer keeps working.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom here.
Kramer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gunvaldsson easily slips into full mount!
Donar Gunvaldsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gunvaldsson controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Gunvaldsson's attempts to control the action.
Kramer can't escape the position.
Gunvaldsson avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
Gunvaldsson controlling his opponent.
Kramer is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kramer is looking to escape.
Gunvaldsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donar Gunvaldsson just wasn't active enough.
Gunvaldsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunvaldsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Gunvaldsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kramer won't want to take too many of those.
Gunvaldsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kramer's face.
Knees to the body from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunvaldsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kramer takes an elbow to the temple.
Gunvaldsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kramer's face.
Gunvaldsson trying to land knees to the body.
Kramer goes for a takedown attempt but Gunvaldsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donar Gunvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kramer.
Gunvaldsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunvaldsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Kramer.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunvaldsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kramer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donar Gunvaldsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunvaldsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Gunvaldsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gunvaldsson wants to clinch up but Kramer keeps it at a distance.
Gunvaldsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kramer is just out of range.
Kramer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunvaldsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunvaldsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kramer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kramer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunvaldsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kramer counters with a left to the body.
Gunvaldsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunvaldsson defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Donar Gunvaldsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunvaldsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunvaldsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunvaldsson is looking to wear down Kramer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kramer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Donar Gunvaldsson has been cut.
Kramer dives in for a single leg takedown but Gunvaldsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunvaldsson missing with knees to the body.
Kramer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunvaldsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donar Gunvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kramer.
Gunvaldsson trying to land knees to the body.
Kramer breaks the clinch.
Gunvaldsson has closed the distance and engaged Kramer in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunvaldsson throws an elbow but misses.
Gunvaldsson trying to land knees to the body.
Gunvaldsson has Kramer pressed against the cage.
Kramer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson just leaning against Kramer, taking a breather.
Damian Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunvaldsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunvaldsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kramer is keeping busy.
Kramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kramer prevents a body shot from Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramer.
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!
Gunvaldsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kramer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kramer tries for a kimura but Gunvaldsson is defending well.
Kramer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gunvaldsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kramer but great work by Gunvaldsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is trying to control Gunvaldsson's posture but Gunvaldsson avoids it.
Kramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunvaldsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunvaldsson advances nicely into full mount.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Gunvaldsson's attempts to control the action.
Kramer working to try and regain half guard.
Gunvaldsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gunvaldsson trying to control but Kramer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson prevents Kramer from getting the reversal.
Gunvaldsson looking to control but Kramer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kramer is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunvaldsson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donar Gunvaldsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunvaldsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donar Gunvaldsson!
A very excited looking Donar Gunvaldsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorin Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vaughn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walking Tall. Odinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I will not bow (Breaking Benjamine). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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277 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thorin Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn lands with a good body shot.
Odinson throws a push kick but Vaughn slaps the foot to one side.
Odinson tries a low kick but Vaughn avoids it.
Odinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Odinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vaughn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaughn throws the left hand but Odinson avoids the punch easily.
Odinson looks for the body kick but Vaughn saw that one coming.
Vaughn moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
Vaughn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vaughn avoids a kick to the body.
Vaughn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Odinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vaughn is out of range and Odinson settles back down.
Odinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Vaughn sees coming a mile off.
Vaughn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Thorin Odinson has been cut.
Odinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vaughn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson throws a front kick aimed at Vaughn's knee but Vaughn avoids it well.
Vaughn slips under a jab.
Vaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Odinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Odinson.
Odinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Odinson throws the kick towards the body but Vaughn avoids it.
Odinson misses with the body kick
and Vaughn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Odinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vaughn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Odinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vaughn moves out of range of the body kick.
Odinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odinson looks to throw a body kick
and Vaughn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Odinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaughn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Odinson missing with a left hand there. Vaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut. Odinson saw that one coming.
Vaughn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Vaughn.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Odinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vaughn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Odinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Odinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Vaughn scores with a jab to the head.
Vaughn avoids a kick to the body.
Vaughn blocks the body kick.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Odinson is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaughn checks a leg kick.
Odinson drops his hands momentarily and Vaughn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vaughn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Odinson looks winded!
Odinson looks to land a body kick but Vaughn moved away.
Vaughn with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughn misses the target.
Odinson throws a sloppy head kick and Vaughn moves out of range easily.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut
and Odinson counters with a good, hard body kick but Vaughn shrugs it off.
Vaughn swings for the body but Odinson moves out of range.
Vaughn throws a shot from downtown. Odinson moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaughn.
Odinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughn.
Odinson throws the left hand but Vaughn avoids the punch easily.
Odinson tries a low kick but Vaughn avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson looks to throw the jab but Vaughn is out of range.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
Odinson dips to his left and cracks Vaughn with an uppercut!
Thorin Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vaughn throws a right and a left that Odinson avoids nicely.
Vaughn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Odinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Odinson.
The fighters circling - Vaughn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Odinson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaughn cracks Odinson with a good jab.
Odinson throws a body kick that misses.
Odinson looks to land a left hand but Vaughn moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Vaughn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thorin Odinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Odinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vaughn is out of range and Odinson settles back down.
Chris Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Odinson can pounce on him.
Odinson misses with a low kick as Vaughn jumps back.
Vaughn misses the shot to the body.
Vaughn tries to score with a low kick but Odinson moves his leg out of the way.
Odinson throws a leg kick which misses Vaughn's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaughn tries to avoid it.
Vaughn misses with a looping left.
Vaughn digs a good hook to Odinson's body.
Odinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Odinson.
Odinson wants to clinch.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Odinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Odinson moves out of range as Vaughn strikes.
Vaughn moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson throws a push kick but Vaughn slaps the foot to one side.
Odinson 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.
Odinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odinson misses with a low kick.
Odinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Odinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Vaughn counters with a nice body shot.
Odinson is breathing heavily.
Vaughn connects with a single shot there.
Vaughn misses with a two punch combination.
Vaughn loads up on a big right hand but Odinson slips the punch.
Vaughn tries to bum rush Odinson with a series of wild strikes but Odinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Odinson.
Vaughn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Odinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vaughn.
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!
Odinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Odinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaughn misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn blocks a head kick by Odinson.
Odinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaughn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Odinson.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Vaughn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odinson throws a push kick but Vaughn slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Odinson.
Vaughn slips under a jab.
Vaughn connects with a nice looking jab.
Odinson slips a straight right by Vaughn.
Vaughn works over Odinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odinson.
Odinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Odinson throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn works the jab nicely.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut.
Vaughn throws a jab when Odinson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn lands with a straight right. Odinson didn't see that one coming.
Vaughn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn takes a swing at Odinson's ribcage but misses.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odinson at a distance.
Good exchange - Vaughn coming out on top.
A jab from Vaughn does it's job there.
Odinson is rocked!
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaughn finish him?
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaughn stuns Odinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Odinson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson throws a head kick that Vaughn semi-blocks.
Vaughn thuds his right hand into Odinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Odinson missing with a left hand there. Vaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odinson looks to land a body kick but Vaughn moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Odinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn takes a swing at Odinson's ribcage but misses.
Odinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaughn.
Odinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Odinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vaughn moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
Vaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odinson moves away.
Odinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Odinson misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Vaughn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odinson throws out a loose jab but Vaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odinson wants to clinch.
Odinson throws a hook but Vaughn avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Vaughn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thorin Odinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vaughn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Odinson on the side of the head.
Odinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Odinson ducks under a wild hook from Vaughn.
Odinson misses with a head kick.
Odinson misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Odinson.
Odinson pushes Vaughn away with a front kick.
Vaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Odinson.
Odinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaughn circles away.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn lands a left and a right that send Odinson crashing to the mat, dazed. Vaughn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Odinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Odinson motions for Vaughn to come forward. Odinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughn moves out of range of the body kick.
Odinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaughn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vaughn scores with the left hand. Odinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Vaughn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Odinson.
Odinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson misses with a wild combination.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Vaughn sees coming a mile off.
Vaughn moves out of range of the body kick.
Vaughn takes a swing at Odinson's ribcage but misses.
Vaughn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Odinson backs up against the cage.
Vaughn swings for the body but Odinson moves out of range.
Vaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Vaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Odinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaughn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Odinson.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Odinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vaughn's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson throws a series of punches but Vaughn moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughn slips a straight right by Odinson.
Odinson is looking to land body kicks.
Odinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaughn. Odinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughn avoids a kick to the body.
Odinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odinson.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Vaughn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odinson takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Odinson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vaughn has got the better of the exchanges.
Vaughn lands a big right hand that sends Odinson crashing to the mat! Vaughn stays standing though and waves Odinson back to his feet!
Vaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Odinson can pounce on him.
Vaughn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Odinson under the eye.
Odinson throws a leg kick but Vaughn moved away.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that Odinson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a body punch but Odinson moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vaughn breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn throws a hook but Odinson avoids it easily.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn digs a good hook to Odinson's body.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Odinson.
Chris Vaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaughn moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
Odinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odinson throws a push kick but Vaughn slaps the foot to one side.
Odinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vaughn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vaughn misses with an uppercut. Odinson saw that one coming.
Vaughn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Vaughn sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Odinson misses
and Vaughn counters with a nice uppercut.
Odinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Odinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Odinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaughn's sensitive parts.
Odinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.
Odinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn slips a jab from Odinson.
Odinson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Vaughn finds it's way through Odinson's defenses.
Vaughn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vaughn moves out of range of the body kick.
Odinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odinson walks into a stiff left hand from Vaughn.
Odinson throws a leg kick but Vaughn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Odinson slips a straight right by Vaughn.
Thorin Odinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Vaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaughn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Vaughn!
Chris Vaughn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian King has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Michaels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands with a shot to the body.
King has managed to clinch.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michaels moves into the clinch.
King breaks the clinch.
Michaels with a jab.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brian King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King stands up out of the half guard.
King checks a leg kick.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King breaks the clinch.
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels is looking to clinch.
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King stands up from half guard.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is breathing heavily.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
King fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.
King looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
King is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Michaels looks to clinch
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King tries to clinch up.
King wants to clinch.
King instigates a clinch.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by King.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michaels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michaels controls the position for a moment.
King stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
Michaels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King pushes Michaels off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Michaels moves into the clinch successfully.
King breaks the clinch.
Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from King misses.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michaels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Michaels lands with a good body shot.
King shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Michaels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
King is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Imperium MMA Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(15 Coach)$850 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King is looking for a sweep. Michaels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Michaels tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Michaels.
Michaels dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michaels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michaels trying to stall but King improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King manages to break the clinch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Michaels's guard.
King gets to his feet. Michaels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
Michaels sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michaels defends well and King ends up having to push Michaels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from King.
Brian King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Michaels digs a good hook to King's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Michaels tries to clinch up.
Michaels forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Michaels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King is trying to force a seperation but Michaels has the dominant position.
Michaels keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King misses with a double jab
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King is trying to force a seperation but Michaels has the dominant position.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Michaels can't break the clinch.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Michaels wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
Brian King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Michaels tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Michaels!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels throws a body kick that misses
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Michaels is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
Michaels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King leaves Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King gets to his feet. Michaels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
King swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Michaels throws a nice head kick!
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King decides to stand and escape the position.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Michaels.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
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!
King missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
Michaels wants to stand up but King is controlling the position.
King gets back to full guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Jesse Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bloodlet Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen country grammer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Manny Simmons told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bloodlet Dunne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dunne is trying to defend but Simmons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but Dunne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simmons to get the leverage.
Simmons is looking for a kimura here.
Dunne looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Dunne defends the submission attempt.
Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Dunne defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne actively working from the bottom here.
Dunne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Dunne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons wants to stand but Dunne has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunne is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunne is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold.
Dunne is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dunne.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dunne dives on top into guard.
Dunne is looking to advance position but Simmons has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Simmons wants to stand but Dunne is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Simmons working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dunne tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Simmons with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dunne regains half guard.
Dunne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Dunne works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunne working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons has gone for a leg lock! Dunne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simmons's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Simmons will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dunne tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Dunne shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Dunne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons throws a jab when Dunne was well out of range.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
Dunne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dunne actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is looking for a kimura here.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dunne won't allow Simmons to pass to mount.
Dunne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunne sees it coming and defends easily.
Dunne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like Simmons is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne gets back to full guard.
Simmons wants to stand but Dunne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Simmons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dunne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simmons, into his guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Simmons manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dunne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dunne regains guard immediately.
Dunne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simmons wants to get up but he can't break Dunne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Simmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunne, up you get!
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons throws a jab when Dunne was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunne shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bloodlet Dunne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for Dunne on that attempt.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Simmons.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Simmons thumps Dunne with a low kick.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Dunne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simmons misses with a hook. Dunne ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Simmons.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simmons won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dunne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Dunne drags him back down.
Dunne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dunne is trying to move to mount but Simmons reverses beautifully and ends up in Dunne's guard.
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Dunne's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dunne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dunne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dunne!
Dunne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
Dunne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dunne tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dunne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Simmons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dunne but great work by Simmons.
Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dunne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simmons looking for a submission but Dunne manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but instead Dunne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bloodlet Dunne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunne throws a big elbow that misses.
Manny Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simmons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dunne, into his guard.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Dunne won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bloodlet Dunne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simmons 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Simmons!
A relieved looking Manny Simmons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamon Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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31
201 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamon Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge gets caught napping as Vera dives in and scores a takedown. Huge manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vera cracks Huge with a solid left hand.
Vera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vera chips away with some ground and pound.
Vera distracts Huge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera wants to control from the top but Huge keeps moving.
Vera working some strikes from top position.
Huge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vera on the ground.
Vera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Huge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vera forces his way into half guard.
Vera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huge keeps working.
Huge taking some punishment here, with Vera in his half guard.
Vera lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Vera.
Vera trying to control the action but Huge is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is nestled in close to Huge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vera trying to control the pace.
Vera working Huge over with strikes.
Huge is breathing heavily.
Huge taking some punishment here, with Vera in his half guard.
Vera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Vera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Huge is rocked!
Vera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Huge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vera lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vera connects with a nice short shot to Huge's temple.
Vera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vera sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Huge! Oh, Huge is in big trouble! Vera lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Efrain Vera!
Post fight, Efrain Vera took to the microphone: 'To the ones who doubted me, FUCK YOU!!! I'm here to stay!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by International Players Anthem. 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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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doby.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doby looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doby defends it easily.
Bloom wants to stand up but Doby is controlling him.
Doby stays in close to Bloom's body and controls the position.
Doby postures up in Bloom's guard and throws a big left but Bloom blocks it.
Doby advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bloom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bloom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Doby controlling the position.
Bloom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doby on the ground.
Let's hope that Doby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bloom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bloom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby cracks Bloom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Doby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doby wants to control but Bloom is keeping him busy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bloom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby working the ground and pound.
Doby looks up at the clock and then as Bloom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Doby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bloom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Doby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bloom down.
Doby trying to control the action but Bloom is working from the bottom.
Bloom sneaks back into half guard.
Doby seems to be looking for submissions.
Bloom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doby wants to pass the guard but Bloom is defending well.
Bloom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby is just content to waste time from the top position. Bloom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doby stands and throws Bloom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Doby works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Doby tries to score with some ground and pound. Bloom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bloom is trying to escape the position but Doby is controlling the position.
Doby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bloom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doby's guard! Nice work there by Bloom!
Doby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloom stopping the sweep attempt from Doby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Doby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bloom.
Bloom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloom wants to clinch.
Doby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doby goes for a double leg but Bloom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloom continues to drive forward.
Bloom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bloom manages to end up in side control.
Doby struggling a bit here.
Bloom wants to stand but Doby has his arm trapped.
Shane Doby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bloom wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bloom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bloom's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Doby.
Bloom is in bad spot here.
Bloom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Doby lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bloom tries to escape but Doby has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Doby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Doby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby tightening his grip on Bloom, looking for the choke.
Well, with Doby on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bloom is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Doby is not going to allow Bloom to sit and survive in this position.
Bloom trying to get back to his feet but Doby is in full control for now.
Doby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doby tightening his grip on Bloom, looking for the choke.
Doby is persistently looking for the submission but Bloom is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby working for a choke but Bloom is defending well.
Doby is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Doby is hanging on to Bloom's back as he tries to escape.
Doby is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bloom won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Doby off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Doby!
A relieved looking Shane Doby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mos Def (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephane Ouelet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Def comes to the cage accompanied by Mathematics. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ouelet's choice of entrance music: Chien Fou . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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165 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mos Def!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephane Ouelet!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Def swings for the body but Ouelet moves out of range.
Def throws a low kick but Ouelet moves out of range easily.
Ouelet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Def looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Def fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ouelet, pushing him back against the cage.
Ouelet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Def on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ouelet misses with an elbow strike.
Def managing to block the knees to the body from Ouelet.
Def blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ouelet misses with a body punch.
Ouelet trying to land knees to the body.
Ouelet managing to block the knees to the body from Def.
Def misses with a knee to the head.
Def is stalling here.
Def misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ouelet.
Ouelet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ouelet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ouelet throws an elbow but it misses.
Def blocks an elbow strike.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Def avoids it.
Ouelet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def blocks an elbow strike.
Def misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ouelet.
Def holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ouelet.
Ouelet tries to land knees in the clinch but Def avoids the damage to the body.
Ouelet throws an elbow but it misses.
Ouelet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Def jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ouelet walks away with a smile on his face. Def gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ouelet 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.
Def fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ouelet is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Def.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Def throws a knee to the head but misses.
Def gets control of Ouelet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Def will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Def can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ouelet controls the pace.
Def looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ouelet is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephane Ouelet was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Def shoots in looking for a takedown but Ouelet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Def's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Def misses with a low kick as Ouelet jumps back.
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!
Def lands with a thumping leg kick.
Def throws a shot from downtown. Ouelet moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Ouelet.
Def misses with a low kick.
Ouelet tries to clinch but Def moves out of range.
Def closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ouelet did well to prevent Def getting side control.
Def is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ouelet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Def frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Def trying to control but Ouelet is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Def goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ouelet is on top in guard.
Def pulls Ouelet in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Def had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ouelet defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mos Def dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Def attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Def tries a low kick but Ouelet avoids it.
Def throws a sloppy head kick and Ouelet moves out of range easily.
Def throws a leg kick
and Ouelet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ouelet lands a nice elbow.
Def blocks an elbow strike from Ouelet.
Ouelet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Def's defenses.
Ouelet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Def's elbow.
Ouelet has a couple of punches blocked by Def.
Def blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ouelet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Def's brow.
Ouelet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ouelet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Def is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouelet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Def jumps guard but Ouelet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Def lands a knee to the body.
Def scores a nice knee to the body.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ouelet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Def is defending well for now.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Def avoids it.
Def is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Def blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ouelet throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ouelet as Def tries to tie him up.
Ouelet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Def in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ouelet lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ouelet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ouelet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Def's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Def blocks an elbow strike from Ouelet.
Def avoids the elbow strike from Ouelet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ouelet looking to throw knees to the head but Def is blocking nicely.
Def throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ouelet blocks it with crossed arms.
Ouelet has a couple of punches blocked by Def.
Def stalling in the clinch.
Def blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ouelet swings wildly with an uppercut but Def uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouelet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Def is defending well for now.
Ouelet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Def has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Def has clasped his hands together around Ouelet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ouelet bucks up and tries to throw Def off but instead Def has got his back!
Def throwing sloppy strikes.
Ouelet defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Def's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def is persistently looking for the submission but Ouelet is defending it well.
Def just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Def struggling to land strikes to the head as Ouelet covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Def looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouelet just trying to survive but Def is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Def looking for the choke from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Def manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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!
Def working for a choke but Ouelet reverses nicely into Def 's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Def controls Ouelet momentarily but Ouelet frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mos Def dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Def closes the distance and clinches.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Def tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ouelet avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ouelet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ouelet swings wildly with an uppercut but Def uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouelet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Def wants to stall.
Ouelet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Def on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ouelet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ouelet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Def's brow.
Ouelet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ouelet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Def.
Ouelet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Def's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def successfully pulls guard.
Def being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ouelet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Def looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ouelet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stephane Ouelet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Def fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ouelet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Def misses with an attempted mid kick.
Def drives through and clinches with Ouelet against the cage.
Ouelet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ouelet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Def is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ouelet is defending well for now.
Def blocks an elbow strike from Ouelet.
Ouelet swings wildly with an uppercut but Def uses good head movement to avoid it.
Def stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Def lands a knee to the body.
Def tries to pull guard but Ouelet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ouelet lands with a short shot to the head.
Ouelet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stephane Ouelet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ouelet looking to throw knees to the head but Def is blocking nicely.
Ouelet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Ouelet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ouelet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Def tries to land knees in the clinch but Ouelet avoids the damage to the body.
Def pulls guard successfully.
Ouelet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Def's guard.
Def not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephane Ouelet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Def keeping moving, preventing Ouelet from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stephane Ouelet.
Ouelet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mos Def is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Def misses.
Def throws a head kick but Ouelet moves out of range.
Def moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouelet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouelet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ouelet lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mos Def has been cut.
Def misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ouelet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephane Ouelet.
I think Def 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mos Def!
During a confident post fight interview, Mos Def 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Street might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Truth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
226 lbs
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217 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Street!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Howell!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howell as he jumps to the side.
Howell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Street's sensitive parts.
A big left from Howell misses.
Street cracks the inside of Howell's front leg.
Howell takes one to the side of the head.
Street takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Street throws a low kick but it's checked well by Howell.
Howell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Street lands a glancing blow to the side of Howell's head.
Howell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Howell 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.
Street lands with a hook. Howell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howell lands a front kick.
Howell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howell won't allow Street to sweep him here.
Street is trying to keep Howell in close.
Street will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Street has his foot on Howell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howell works his way back into a safe position though.
Howell won't allow Street to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Street wants to control but Howell passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Street regains full guard. Nicely done.
Street working for submissions but it's allowed Howell to get to half guard.
Street is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell thows a huge punch but Street dodges it nicely.
Howell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Street blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell.
Howell slips a nice elbow through Street's hands, connecting with Street's forehead.
Street tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Street manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Street is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Street is keeping the position for now.
Street looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Street manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Street working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howell looking to control.
Street distracts Howell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Street trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Street from controlling successfully.
Street trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
Howell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Street looking to pass the guard.
Street working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Street stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Street tries to advance to mount but Howell denies him.
Street lands some shots froms side control.
Howell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Howell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Howell tries to roll over but Street keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Street looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Street wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Street trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Street is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Street postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Street throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Street preventing the sweep.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Street from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Street 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Street.
Street swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Street throws a half hearted mid kick.
Howell throws a wild body kick that Street sees coming a mile off.
Street smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Street tries to keep at a distance but Howell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Street breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Street. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Street.
Street blocks a head kick by Howell.
A head kick misses from Howell.
Street is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Street missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Street loads up on a big right hand but Howell slips the punch.
Street lands with a nice body punch.
Street loads up on a big right hand but Howell slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell thumps Street with a low kick.
Howell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Street blocks a jab.
Howell gets caught napping as Street dives in and scores a takedown. Howell manages to retain guard.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Street is one step ahead there.
Street missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Street stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Street accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Street from controlling successfully.
Street postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Michael Street overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howell landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Street is keeping the position.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Street.
Howell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Street is keeping the position.
Howell won't allow Street to sweep him here.
Street looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Street throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell trying to control but Street is working from the bottom.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell connects with a couple of short punches.
Street looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howell postures up.
Howell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Street working a defensive guard here.
Howell landing some decent shots from guard.
Howell scoring with some ground and pound.
Howell trying to control but Street is working from the bottom.
Street trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howell scoring with some ground and pound.
Howell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lester Howell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Howell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Street throws a right and a left that Howell avoids nicely.
Street moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Howell circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Street drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Howell follows Street to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Howell!
After the big win, Lester Howell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Pride . 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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28
177 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Coenan.
Coenan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
We've been told by Durden's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Coenan misses.
Durden throws a low kick but Coenan avoids it.
Durden cracks the inside of Coenan's front leg.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coenan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coenan throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Coenan wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Coenan throws a sloppy body shot
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coenan tries to clinch
and Durden counters with a good low kick that Coenan was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a body punch but Coenan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Coenan avoids it.
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coenan checks a leg kick.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Coenan checks it.
Coenan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Coenan scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Coenan 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.
Coenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coenan pushes Durden up against the cage in a clinch.
Coenan misses with a body punch.
Durden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coenan is keeping busy.
Durden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coenan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coenan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durden's efforts to push away.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Coenan has double underhooks.
Durden blocks a body shot from Coenan.
Coenan wants a takedown.
Coenan works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coenan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Coenan on the inside.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Durden is trying to break free.
Coenan tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Coenan back against the cage.
Coenan gets through Durden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Coenan fails to land.
Coenan is looking to control Durden's arms but Durden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coenan has his back to the cage.
Durden tries to break free but Coenan pushes him back against the cage.
Durden is trying to force a seperation but Coenan has the dominant position.
Coenan lands with a left to the head.
Coenan tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Coenan back against the cage.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coenan lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Coenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan blocks a jab.
Coenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Coenan is out of range.
Durden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Coenan swinging wildly here.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coenan jabs at Durden's body.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hildebrand Coenan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durden keeps the fight on the outside.
Durden swinging wildly here.
Coenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coenan misses with a body punch
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Coenan slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Coenan.
Durden is looking to chop away at Coenan's legs.
Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coenan checks it well.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Coenan moves away from the strike by Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Coenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Coenan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durden is fending him off so far but Coenan persists. Nope, Durden circles away and we're back to standing.
Durden throws a hook but Coenan blocks it.
Durden jabs Coenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden swats away the attempt to clinch by Coenan.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Coenan blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws the left hand but Coenan avoids the punch easily.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden is looking to chop away at Coenan's legs.
Coenan checks a leg kick.
Coenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Coenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coenan looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coenan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden lands an elbow that stopped Coenan in his tracks for a moment.
Coenan lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coenan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coenan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coenan under the eye.
No joy there for Durden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Coenan works over Durden's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Coenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coenan.
Coenan throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Coenan misses with a body shot.
Coenan thows a body shot but no joy.
Coenan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Coenan misses with a few strikes there.
Durden jabs Coenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coenan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Durden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coenan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Durden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Coenan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Durden works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coenan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan drops an elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Coenan seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coenan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Coenan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durden keeps working.
Coenan thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
Coenan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
Coenan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan drops an elbow to the side of Durden's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coenan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coenan working Durden over with strikes.
Coenan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Coenan there.
Coenan prevents Durden from standing back up.
Coenan with the ground and pound but Durden uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coenan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Coenan.
Coenan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coenan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hildebrand Coenan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan lands strikes from half guard.
Coenan throws a strike but Durden avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coenan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Coenan landing with the ground and pound.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coenan throwing strikes but missing.
Coenan is looking to stand up but Durden won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hildebrand Coenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coenan 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hildebrand Coenan!
Hildebrand Coenan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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