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MFN 78: Violence & Force PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho - 50 Cent. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sooper Mann!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann 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.
Mann lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Mann is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Mann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Mann.
Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mann.
Sooper Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mann is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
Mann told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
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 Randall Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Mann is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mann tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson slips a jab from Mann.
Johnson is looking to wear down Mann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Mann.
A head kick misses from Mann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Mann settles back down.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Mann throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Mann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Johnson takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mann.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Mann misses with a straight right.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Mann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Mann settles back down.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Mann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Mann.
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Mann throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mann, as that shot connected.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Mann pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann checks the leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mann misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Mann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson is rocked!
Mann lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Johnson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mann dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sooper Mann!
Sooper Mann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tic Tac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden McIlvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden McIlvey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tic Tac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aiden McIlvey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIlvey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tac closes this distance looking for a takedown but McIlvey circles away.
Tac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McIlvey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McIlvey working Tac over with knees to the body.
McIlvey told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tac throws an elbow that misses.
McIlvey blocks an elbow strike from Tac.
Tac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tac has McIlvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McIlvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tic Tac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIlvey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McIlvey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McIlvey wants to advance to full mount but Tac doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tac looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McIlvey passes into side control.
McIlvey tries to stand but Tac is controlling his head.
Tac's coaches at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIlvey trying to control the position but Tac is working away.
Tac tries to bench press McIlvey off him but McIlvey keeps the position.
Tac is working hard here to advance position.
Tac is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McIlvey is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McIlvey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McIlvey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tac is looking to escape.
Tac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McIlvey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tac is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tac and McIlvey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tac is looking to regain half guard here but McIlvey keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McIlvey wants to control but Tac is keeping him busy.
McIlvey laying and praying for a moment but Tac takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIlvey is trying to control. Tac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McIlvey moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey trying to control the position but Tac is working away.
McIlvey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tac is looking to regain half guard here but McIlvey keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tac seems a little lost for a moment, as McIlvey dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden McIlvey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McIlvey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tac avoids it really well and circles away.
Tac swats away the attempt to clinch by McIlvey.
Tac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McIlvey counters with a low kick, right behind Tac 's knee.
Tac moves out of range of the leg kick from McIlvey.
Tac doesn't succeed with the takedown
so McIlvey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McIlvey passes Tac's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIlvey trying to control from half guard but Tac is working away.
Tac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McIlvey pulls his head out easily.
Aiden McIlvey has got the better of the ground game so far.
McIlvey is trying to control the action in half guard but Tac is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tac actively working from the bottom here.
McIlvey wants to control but Tac is keeping him busy.
Tac tries to get to full guard but McIlvey has control of the leg.
McIlvey wants to control but Tac is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aiden McIlvey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A combination from McIlvey does no damage.
Tac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McIlvey avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tic Tac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tac moves into the clinch successfully.
McIlvey can't get the takedown.
Tac looking for a takedown.
Tac is trying to drag McIlvey to the mat but McIlvey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McIlvey is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey breaks from the clinch.
McIlvey shoots in for a double leg but Tac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tac clinches up against the cage.
Tac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McIlvey smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from McIlvey as Tac shoots in.
Tac moves into the clinch.
Tac is trying to break the clinch but McIlvey is controlling him.
Tac throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tac working aggressively here.
McIlvey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McIlvey is pressed up against the cage. Tac has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McIlvey down to the mat. McIlvey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McIlvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tac moves away.
Tac shoots in for a takedown but McIlvey shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tac fails with the takedown
and McIlvey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIlvey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McIlvey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McIlvey manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIlvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
McIlvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tac wants to clinch up but McIlvey keeps it at a distance.
McIlvey tries to clinch but Tac is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McIlvey sprawls well. McIlvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tac gets slowly back to his feet.
Tac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIlvey as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden McIlvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McIlvey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tac.
McIlvey moves in looking to clinch but Tac pushes him off.
McIlvey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tac sprawls well. Tac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McIlvey gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McIlvey as Tac shoots in.
Tac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tic Tac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIlvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tac keeps the fight on the outside.
Tac shoots in looking for a takedown but McIlvey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tac has his takedown stuffed
and McIlvey counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tac is looking to break free of the clinch but McIlvey has double underhooks.
McIlvey trying to land knees to the body.
McIlvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McIlvey has closed the distance and engaged Tac in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIlvey is trying to drag Tac to the mat but Tac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tac keeps control of McIlvey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tac avoiding damage as McIlvey throws knees to the body.
McIlvey misses with a knee strike.
McIlvey manages to break the clinch.
Tac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tac keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McIlvey takes the fight into the clinch.
McIlvey successfully pulls guard.
Tac scoring with some ground and pound.
McIlvey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIlvey trying to keep a closed guard but Tac is proving a slippery customer.
Tac wants to control from the top but McIlvey keeps moving.
Tac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tac trying to control the position from guard on top but McIlvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McIlvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McIlvey looking to control.
McIlvey pulls Tac in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tac looking to pass the guard.
McIlvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tac sitting in guard here, content to control.
McIlvey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tac frees his head nicely. Oh but McIlvey has switched to an armbar! Tac is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aiden McIlvey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aiden McIlvey made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kolo Cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolo Cornelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfredsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alfredsson. Cornelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cornelius as Alfredsson shoots in.
Alfredsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Alfredsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alfredsson 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.
Alfredsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cornelius backs up against the cage.
Cornelius walks into a straight right hand from Alfredsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Alfredsson misses the target.
Cornelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cornelius throws out a leg kick but Alfredsson moves out of range and Cornelius only half commits.
Alfredsson throws a hook but Cornelius avoids it easily.
Cornelius scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornelius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson misses with a two punch combination.
Alfredsson checks a leg kick.
Alfredsson throws a shot from downtown. Cornelius moves away and avoids it.
Cornelius is looking to chop away at Alfredsson's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson throws a lazy right hand but Cornelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniel Alfredsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfredsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cornelius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cornelius slips under a jab.
Alfredsson misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alfredsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alfredsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cornelius.
Alfredsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cornelius.
Cornelius rushes Alfredsson and presses him up against the cage.
Cornelius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alfredsson dodges an elbow strike from Cornelius.
Cornelius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cornelius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alfredsson is defending well for now.
Cornelius misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson tries a body shot but Cornelius blocks it.
Alfredsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cornelius up against the cage.
Cornelius lands a right hand.
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!
Cornelius lands a shoulder strike.
Cornelius slows down the pace here.
Cornelius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cornelius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alfredsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cornelius tries a knee to the head but Alfredsson blocks it.
Alfredsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cornelius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alfredsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alfredsson misses with a wild body shot.
Cornelius stuns Alfredsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cornelius as Alfredsson shoots in.
Kolo Cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Alfredsson.
Cornelius feints and then cracks Alfredsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alfredsson down.
Alfredsson throws a right hand that Cornelius ducks under and follows up with a left that Cornelius also avoids with ease.
Cornelius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alfredsson counters with a two punch combo.
Cornelius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alfredsson lands with a nice body punch.
Cornelius misses the jab.
Cornelius throws a leg kick but Alfredsson checks it.
Cornelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cornelius misses.
Kolo Cornelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cornelius lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alfredsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson connects with a single shot there.
Alfredsson misses with a few strikes there.
Cornelius clinches up with Alfredsson and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cornelius.
Cornelius throws a head punch that misses.
Cornelius prevents a body shot from Alfredsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alfredsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornelius crunches a lovely knee into Alfredsson's ribcage.
Cornelius lands a knee to the body.
Alfredsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Kolo Cornelius will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Cornelius.
Alfredsson is rocked!
Cornelius throws a shot to the body.
Cornelius lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alfredsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cornelius.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alfredsson.
Cornelius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alfredsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cornelius slips under a jab.
Alfredsson gets tackled into the cage by Cornelius. Cornelius maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornelius looking to throw knees to the head but Alfredsson is blocking nicely.
Alfredsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornelius.
Cornelius has Alfredsson pressed against the cage, preventing Alfredsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cornelius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornelius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alfredssons head.
Alfredsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cornelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alfredsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornelius lands with a right to the head.
Cornelius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alfredsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cornelius finish him?
Cornelius landing knees to the body.
Cornelius scores with a knee to the head.
Cornelius has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Alfredsson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cornelius, and another! Alfredsson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kolo Cornelius!
Kolo Cornelius tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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138 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kikovic.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kikovic moves away.
Kikovic scores with a push kick.
Kikovic throws a good cross that connects.
Kikovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kikovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kikovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Gomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kikovic.
Kikovic lunges at Gomes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomes's hand.
Gomes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kikovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kikovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomes backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kikovic pushes Gomes away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kikovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Kikovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kikovic thumps Gomes with a low kick.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gomes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gomes working the ground and pound but Kikovic is defending the strikes.
Gomes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kikovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomes's guard! Nice work there by Kikovic!
Kikovic stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kikovic defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
Kikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kikovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kikovic has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Kikovic is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes 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.
Kikovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kikovic controls the pace.
Kikovic passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes is looking to control Kikovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Kikovic is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
Kikovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Kikovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kikovic passes into side control.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Kikovic tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Kikovic wants to stand but Gomes is controlling his arm.
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dusan Kikovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kikovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kikovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kikovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kikovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomes under the eye.
Kikovic takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
Kikovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kikovic tests Gomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Kikovic.
Dusan Kikovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kikovic connects with a leg kick. Gomes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Kikovic.
Kikovic thumps Gomes with a low kick.
Kikovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kikovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kikovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kikovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gomes checks a leg kick.
Kikovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kikovic thuds his right hand into Gomes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kikovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomes's head.
Kikovic looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.
Dusan Kikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kikovic!
Kikovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes looks to land a left hand but Kikovic moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kikovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
Dusan Kikovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Kikovic tenderised Gomes's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kikovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kikovic's waist but Kikovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
Kikovic swinging wildly here.
Kikovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomes. Kikovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomes cracks Kikovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kikovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kikovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomes. That did some damage!
Gomes moves out of range of the body kick.
Kikovic swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gomes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gomes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kikovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kikovic connects with a leg kick. Gomes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Kikovic tenderised Gomes's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kikovic counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kikovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomes doesn't seem phased though.
Gomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kikovic.
Gomes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kikovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomes misses with a body shot.
Kikovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kikovic works Gomes's body with a nice hook.
Kikovic cracks Gomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kikovic is looking to slow Gomes down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikovic throws a front kick that sends Gomes stumbling back into the cage.
Kikovic lands a nice hook to Gomes's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kikovic scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Kikovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gomes blocks the body kick.
Kikovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kikovic.
Good work by Kikovic as he checks the leg kick.
Kikovic scores with a shot to the body.
Kikovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kikovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomes cracks Kikovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gomes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kikovic tries to avoid it but Gomes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kikovic to the ground. Kikovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kikovic.
Gomes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kikovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gomes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kikovic can pounce on him.
Kikovic misses with a body shot.
Kikovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kikovic jabs Gomes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kikovic, right into the meat.
Kikovic connects with a body shot.
Kikovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kikovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kikovic scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomes lands with a nice combination. Kikovic backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Dusan Kikovic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes blocks the body kick.
Gomes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kikovic is trying to defend but Gomes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gomes is working for a kimura but Kikovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Dave Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kikovic is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kikovic wants to improve his position but instead Gomes has moved into half guard.
Dave Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kikovic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kikovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kikovic is looking to improve his position.
Kikovic trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kikovic trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kikovic is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kikovic keeps working.
Gomes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kikovic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Gomes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dave Gomes thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuno Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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157 lbs
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166 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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World class MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nuno Martins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hockles.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martins throws out the jab.
Martins connects with an inside leg kick.
Hockles wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.
Hockles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martins throws the left hand but Hockles avoids the punch easily.
Hockles closes the distance and clinches.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hockles prevents a body shot from Martins.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Hockles controls his hands.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Hockles controls his hands.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hockles backwards.
Martins blocks the elbow strike.
Hockles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hockles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles moves out of range of the leg kick from Martins.
Hockles throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
Hockles connects with a solid leg kick.
Hockles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Martins avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Martins avoids a kick to the body.
Martins throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.
Hockles has managed to clinch.
Martins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hockles or not.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Hockles avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Hockles breaks from the clinch.
Martins tries to keep at a distance but Hockles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hockles blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Martins lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Martins.
Martins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hockles backwards.
Hockles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Hockles misses
and Martins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martins misses the jab.
A head kick by Hockles misses
and Martins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martins looks to throw a body kick
and Hockles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hockles throws a head kick that half lands.
Hockles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hockles fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Martins.
Martins throws a body punch but Hockles moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target.
Hockles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but Martins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martins.
Hockles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hockles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hockles.
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins misses the jab.
Martins connects with a nice looking jab.
Martins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hockles lands a head kick. Martins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hockles swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martins, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throws a leg kick which misses Martins's front leg but catches the back leg as Martins tries to avoid it.
Martins scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles ducks right into an uppercut from Martins.
Hockles looks to land a body kick but Martins moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Hockles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hockles is looking to wear down Martins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martins moves out of range of the body kick from Hockles.
Hockles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Nuno Martins has been cut.
Martins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hockles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hockles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hockles scores with a push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martins lands with an overhand left.
Hockles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martins tries to clinch but Hockles is having none of it.
Hockles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuno Martins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuno Martins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hockles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martins.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Martins blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martins.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Martins moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Martins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martins throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Martins misses.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myers Hockles is winning the standup battle so far.
Hockles scores with a leg kick.
Martins misses with a leg kick
and Hockles counters with a body kick.
Hockles jabs Martins right on the nose. Martins blinks but takes it well.
Hockles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Martins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles moves in looking to clinch but Martins pushes him off.
Martins throws a combination. Hockles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid body kick from Hockles.
Nice uppercut there from Martins.
Hockles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martins throws a low kick but Hockles avoids it.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Martins moves out of range easily.
Martins lands a head kick. Hockles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martins keeps Hockles at a distance using the push kick.
Hockles throws a lazy head kick
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Hockles clinches up with Martins and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hockles trying to land knees to the body.
Hockles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Martins.
Our sources have told us that Hockles has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hockles struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
Hockles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hockles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martins connects with an inside leg kick.
Hockles misses with a low kick.
Hockles has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hockles walks into a stiff left hand from Martins.
Hockles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martins connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hockles.
Martins misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Martins.
Martins is looking to slow Hockles down with leg kicks.
Martins lands with a nice body kick.
Martins misses with a straight right.
Hockles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martins's sensitive parts.
Hockles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Hockles blocks a jab.
Hockles keeps Martins at a distance using the push kick.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martins throws a leg kick but Hockles checks it.
Hockles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martins counters with a low kick, right behind Hockles 's knee.
Hockles throws a solid leg kick but Martins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hockles.
Martins misses with a leg kick
and Hockles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hockles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martins.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Hockles moved out of range.
Hockles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing.
Hockles throws a chopping leg kick but Martins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hockles.
Martins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hockles.
Hockles defending well as Martins loads up on a big left hand.
Hockles walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Hockles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hockles - that will leave a mark!
Hockles takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
Hockles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hockles rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Martins - that landed with a thud.
Hockles misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuno Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nuno Martins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martins drives through and clinches with Hockles against the cage.
Hockles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses
and Martins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hockles throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hockles.
Hockles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Hockles's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Martins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martins.
Martins throws a body punch but Hockles moves out of range.
Hockles looks to clinch
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hockles throws a leg kick but Martins checks it.
Martins misses with a hook.
Martins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hockles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hockles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Martins moves out of range easily.
Martins throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles scores with a head kick.
Hockles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hockles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martins scores with a hook.
Martins wants to slow Hockles down by chopping away at his legs.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Martins scores with a jab.
Martins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hockles.
Martins tries to score with a low kick but Hockles moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Hockles does no damage.
Martins clobbers Hockles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hockles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hockles misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins tries to land a leg kick but Hockles saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins scores with a jab to the head.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses
enabling Martins to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Hockles lands but Martins takes it in his stride.
Martins tried to score with a low kick but Hockles checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Martins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martins throws a lazy right hand but Hockles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martins checks a leg kick.
Martins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Hockles.
Martins connects with a body shot that sends Hockles's belly button to the back.
Hockles throws a solid leg kick but Martins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hockles.
Myers Hockles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Martins lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Hockles blocks the low kick.
Hockles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martins.
Martins lands a leg kick that knocks Hockles off balance momentarily.
Hockles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martins checks a leg kick.
Hockles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Martins throws a leg kick which misses Hockles's front leg but catches the back leg as Hockles tries to avoid it.
Martins misses with a low kick.
Hockles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martins.
Hockles thows a body kick. Martins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martins.
Hockles misses with a looping right.
Martins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hockles's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Martins blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Martins blocks a low kick nicely.
Martins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Hockles saw that one coming.
Hockles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hockles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hockles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Hockles.
Martins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hockles momentarily.
Martins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hockles's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuno Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuno Martins!
Nuno Martins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charcobeau comes into the arena with Fortunate Son blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Charcobeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charcobeau throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
Charcobeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charcobeau lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charcobeau is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Charcobeau circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charcobeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Charcobeau. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Perry Charcobeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaspar Gomez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Charcobeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcobeau. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charcobeau throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charcobeau circles away.
Gomez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Charcobeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Charcobeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perry Charcobeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Charcobeau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut
and Gomez counters with a head kick that drops Charcobeau to the mat! Charcobeau scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Charcobeau is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charcobeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Charcobeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charcobeau seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Charcobeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charcobeau throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Charcobeau catches Gomez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charcobeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Charcobeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charcobeau scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Gomez is predictable there
and Charcobeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Charcobeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charcobeau throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charcobeau misses with a combination
and Gomez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Charcobeau's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gomez lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Charcobeau counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charcobeau throws out the jab.
Charcobeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charcobeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez drives through and clinches with Charcobeau against the cage.
Charcobeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaspar Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charcobeau looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Charcobeau.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaspar Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Charcobeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcobeau. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Charcobeau pushes him off.
Charcobeau thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charcobeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Charcobeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charcobeau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Charcobeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charcobeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Charcobeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charcobeau.
Good shot there by Charcobeau.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Charcobeau finish him?
Perry Charcobeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Charcobeau lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gomez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Charcobeau dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry Charcobeau!
Perry Charcobeau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirodom Kingchanklao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down . Sirodom Kingchanklao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sirodom Kingchanklao!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingchanklao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingchanklao.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BigMouth Cabrons in the buildup to the fight.
Kingchanklao cracks River with an open hand slap.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kingchanklao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingchanklao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kingchanklao.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from River.
A leg kick checked by River.
Kingchanklao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingchanklao looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Kingchanklao tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingchanklao tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingchanklao misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingchanklao. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Kingchanklao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
Kingchanklao throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Kingchanklao only half commits.
Kingchanklao tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Kingchanklao.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingchanklao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Kingchanklao is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River tries to clinch but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
Kingchanklao throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River moves away from the strike by Kingchanklao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingchanklao rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingchanklao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingchanklao circles away quickly and effectively.
River throws a nice looking combination but Kingchanklao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingchanklao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River throws a hook but Kingchanklao blocks it.
River thuds a left hand into Kingchanklao's body.
Kingchanklao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Kingchanklao rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Kingchanklao.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Kingchanklao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingchanklao is looking to chop away at River's legs.
Kingchanklao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingchanklao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingchanklao lands with a right hand.
Kingchanklao tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kingchanklao. Kingchanklao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River gets tackled into the cage by Kingchanklao. Kingchanklao maintains the clinch.
Kingchanklao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Kingchanklao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River is trying to break free.
Kingchanklao with a knee to the head.
Kingchanklao swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingchanklao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kingchanklao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kingchanklao throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kingchanklao.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kingchanklao's sensitive parts.
Kingchanklao throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River cracks a nice hook into Kingchanklao's ribs.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Kingchanklao tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
Kingchanklao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingchanklao motions for River to come forward. Kingchanklao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingchanklao doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Kingchanklao moves out of range easily.
Kingchanklao misses with a low kick.
Kingchanklao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirodom Kingchanklao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingchanklao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River lands a jab.
Kingchanklao wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Kingchanklao throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a body punch but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
River is looking to clinch.
Kingchanklao blocks a head kick by River.
Kingchanklao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingchanklao, right into the meat.
River throws a body punch but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
Kingchanklao lands a head kick!
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River throws a right hand that Kingchanklao ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingchanklao also avoids with ease.
Kingchanklao connects with an inside leg kick.
Kingchanklao misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River checks a leg kick.
River throws a head kick but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingchanklao takes one on the button.
River looks to land a combination but Kingchanklao avoids it well.
Kingchanklao has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on River's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingchanklao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from River.
River wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River avoiding damage as Kingchanklao throws knees to the body.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingchanklao misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Sirodom Kingchanklao has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
River wants to break free but Kingchanklao has control.
Kingchanklao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Kingchanklao.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingchanklao moves into the clinch.
Kingchanklao misses with a body punch.
Kingchanklao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite River's efforts to push away.
River tries to break free but Kingchanklao pushes him back against the cage.
River has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from River.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingchanklao throws a big shot that misses.
Kingchanklao misses with a low kick.
Kingchanklao throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kingchanklao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kingchanklao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingchanklao connects with a leg kick. River looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kingchanklao is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Kingchanklao misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingchanklao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sirodom Kingchanklao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingchanklao throws a leg kick that misses.
Kingchanklao looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
Kingchanklao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Kingchanklao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River clinches up with Kingchanklao and pushes him back against the cage.
Kingchanklao trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Kingchanklao.
River wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingchanklao won't allow it.
Kingchanklao tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Kingchanklao back against the cage.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River breaks from the clinch.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingchanklao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingchanklao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River moves forwards but Kingchanklao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingchanklao lands with a kick to the ribs.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingchanklao.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingchanklao throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingchanklao blocks a head kick by River.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve River is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingchanklao misses with a kick to the body.
River scores with the left hand. Kingchanklao knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirodom Kingchanklao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sirodom Kingchanklao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kingchanklao avoids a punch combination nicely.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingchanklao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River misses with a body shot.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kingchanklao.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River throws a hook to the side of Kingchanklao's head but Kingchanklao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingchanklao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
Kingchanklao throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
Kingchanklao throws a quick inside leg kick.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kingchanklao misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River blocks a jab.
River throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingchanklao misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Kingchanklao misses with a kick to the body.
Kingchanklao throws a head kick that misses.
Kingchanklao lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Kingchanklao misses with a body kick.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingchanklao.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingchanklao cracks River with a good jab.
Kingchanklao swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Kingchanklao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingchanklao, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Kingchanklao.
River pushes Kingchanklao up against the cage in a clinch.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingchanklao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Kingchanklao misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingchanklao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingchanklao connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Kingchanklao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingchanklao throws a leg kick that is checked
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingchanklao moves out of range of the body kick from River.
Kingchanklao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingchanklao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao throws a leg kick but River moved away.
Kingchanklao lands with a shot to the body.
Kingchanklao throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River closes the distance but Kingchanklao moves to the side
and Kingchanklao counters with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Kingchanklao.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingchanklao throws out the jab.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steve River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River tries to bum rush Kingchanklao with a series of wild strikes but Kingchanklao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingchanklao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kingchanklao tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingchanklao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingchanklao. That's going to slow River down.
River throws a series of punches but Kingchanklao avoids them all with ease.
Kingchanklao lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingchanklao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingchanklao scores with a leg kick.
Kingchanklao scores with a leg kick.
River takes one on the button.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Kingchanklao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River managing to block the knees to the body from Kingchanklao.
River throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kingchanklao blocks it with crossed arms.
Kingchanklao managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirodom Kingchanklao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingchanklao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirodom Kingchanklao!
A relieved looking Sirodom Kingchanklao 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie comes to the cage accompanied by Beg Waves. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zhang Wufie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Pearson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wufie wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Wufie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pearson misses with a body shot
and Wufie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pearson has Wufie up against the cage in a clinch.
Wufie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.
Wufie working Pearson over with knees to the body.
Wufie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.
Pearson is trying to drag Wufie to the mat but Wufie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wufie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearson's face.
Wufie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wufie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson fails to pull guard.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Pearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wufie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Wufie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wufie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pearson looking for a takedown.
Pearson looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Wufie stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wufie struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson jumps guard and drags Wufie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wufie wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Wufie pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson looking to control.
Wufie trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wufie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wufie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Wufie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson has his foot on Wufie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wufie works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pearson has his foot on Wufie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wufie works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wufie trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wufie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wufie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wufie wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Wufie is really struggling to control Pearson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wufie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wufie chips away with some ground and pound.
Wufie trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearson has his foot on Wufie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wufie works his way back into a safe position though.
Wufie with a nice head shot there.
Wufie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Wufie tries to pass.
Wufie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pearson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pearson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pearson!
Wufie gets back to half guard.
Wufie trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wufie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wufie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pearson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wufie working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearson dodges the ground and pound from Wufie.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson taking punishment in the form of punches.
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 Zhang Wufie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Pearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wufie lands with a slapping head kick.
Wufie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wufie wants to clinch.
Wufie looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming.
Wufie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wufie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pearson looks for a takedown but Wufie sprawls well.
Wufie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wufie forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
Wufie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pearson drags the fight down to the ground.
Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wufie trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson is trying to keep Wufie in close.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wufie is one step ahead there.
Wufie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wufie stands and steps away. Pearson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wufie connects with an inside leg kick.
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wufie tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Wufie looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Wufie tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to drag Wufie to the mat but Wufie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Pearson.
Wufie lands a good knee to the midsection. Pearson won't want to take too many of those.
Wufie lands an elbow just above Pearson 's eye.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wufie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wufie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wufie prevents it.
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Wufie.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zhang Wufie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wufie throws an elbow that misses.
Wufie trying to land knees to the body.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Wufie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Wufie trying to land knees to the body.
Wufie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Wufie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pearson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson avoiding damage as Wufie throws knees to the body.
Wufie misses with a knee to the head.
Pearson is working for takedown but Wufie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Wufie tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Wufie. No joy for Pearson on that attempt.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wufie.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wufie rushes Pearson and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie tries a knee to the head but Pearson blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wufie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Wufie fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wufie throws an elbow but misses.
Wufie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.
Wufie tries a knee to the head but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wufie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wufie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wufie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wufie stalling in the clinch.
Wufie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Wufie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Pearson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wufie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pearson.
Zhang Wufie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wufie drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
Pearson avoiding damage as Wufie throws knees to the body.
Wufie trying to land knees to the body.
Wufie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wufie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wufie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wufie clinches up against the cage.
Wufie tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Wufie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
Wufie tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Wufie tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Pearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie has Pearson pushed against the cage.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wufie throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Pearson lands with a nice body punch.
Wufie lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
Wufie throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Wufie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhang Wufie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wufie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wufie tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Zhang Wufie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wufie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wufie wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Wufie.
Tyson Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Wufie's shoulder, as Wufie tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Wufie's head but Wufie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wufie closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wufie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wufie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wufie misses with a body kick.
Pearson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wufie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wufie.
Wufie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wufie throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wufie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson misses with a hook. Wufie ducked under it nicely.
Wufie tries to clinch up.
Wufie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wufie moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wufie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wufie blocks a body shot from Pearson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wufie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wufie, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Wufie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zhang Wufie thanked Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay comes to the cage accompanied by Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing. On his way into the cage it seems that Nursultan Tuliegbay has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nursultan Tuliegbay seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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23
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuliegbay swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoner.
Stoner shoots in but Tuliegbay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nursultan Tuliegbay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuliegbay slips a jab from Stoner.
Tuliegbay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoner just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoner slips a jab from Tuliegbay.
A clash of legs there as Stoner blocks the low kick.
Stoner swings for the body but Tuliegbay moves out of range.
Tuliegbay tried to score with a low kick but Stoner checks it.
Tuliegbay just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tuliegbay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner moves out of range as Tuliegbay throws a body kick.
Tuliegbay swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoner.
Stoner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stoner tries to stand but Tuliegbay is controlling his head.
Tuliegbay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuliegbay wants to control but Stoner postures up.
The ground and pound from Stoner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tuliegbay prevents Stoner from improving position.
Tuliegbay parries the strikes from Stoner easily there. Stoner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tuliegbay to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stoner tries to score with some ground and pound. Tuliegbay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stoner working the ground and pound but Tuliegbay is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Stoner.
Stoner wants to control but Tuliegbay is keeping him busy.
Tuliegbay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stoner.
Tuliegbay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Tuliegbay can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuliegbay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stoner tries to score with some ground and pound. Tuliegbay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tuliegbay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stoner is looking to take a break and control but Tuliegbay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuliegbay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stoner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stoner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stoner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tuliegbay is trying to maintain the position but Stoner is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoner is working for a submission of some sort.
Stoner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuliegbay is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuliegbay is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Stoner there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tuliegbay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smolder Stoner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tuliegbay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoner as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Stoner. Those never looked like landing.
Stoner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuliegbay.
No luck for Tuliegbay with that takedown attempt.
Tuliegbay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoner.
Tuliegbay looking to score a takedown here. Stoner is defending well but Tuliegbay drives through and ends up in Stoner's guard.
Tuliegbay content to stall in guard here.
Tuliegbay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay passes Stoner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tuliegbay trying to control from Stoner's half guard. Stoner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tuliegbay advances to half guard.
Tuliegbay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoner is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner won't allow Tuliegbay to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stoner!
Tuliegbay lands a couple of good shots and Stoner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stoner wants to escape the position.
Stoner looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tuliegbay softening up his opponent with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuliegbay is looking for the choke from the back position but Stoner is controlling his hands well.
Tuliegbay looking for the RNC.
Stoner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay throwing sloppy strikes.
Tuliegbay throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nursultan Tuliegbay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tuliegbay struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stoner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tuliegbay gets his way!
Stoner prevents Tuliegbay from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tuliegbay slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even with his hooks in, Tuliegbay manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tuliegbay missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nursultan Tuliegbay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuliegbay thows a body shot but no joy.
Stoner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuliegbay's half guard.
Tuliegbay trying to control here.
Tuliegbay tries to get to full guard but Stoner has control of the leg.
Tuliegbay is defending against the submission attempts here by Stoner.
Tuliegbay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner is trying to control. Tuliegbay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tuliegbay gets full guard.
Tuliegbay trying to keep a closed guard but Stoner is proving a slippery customer.
Stoner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tuliegbay is trying to control the position but Stoner postures up.
Tuliegbay looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuliegbay, not yet.
Stoner wants to control from the top but Tuliegbay keeps moving.
Stoner controlling from the top position.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Smolder Stoner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tuliegbay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoner moves away.
Stoner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuliegbay loads up on a big right hand but Stoner slips the punch.
Tuliegbay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoner moves away.
Stoner wants to clinch up but Tuliegbay keeps it at a distance.
Tuliegbay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuliegbay to the mat! Tuliegbay manages to get full guard.
Tuliegbay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoner is aware though and is defending well.
Tuliegbay is looking for a triangle but Stoner pushes his legs off easily.
Tuliegbay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoner wants to control from the top but Tuliegbay keeps moving.
Stoner 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Smolder Stoner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuliegbay. Stoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuliegbay throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tuliegbay keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuliegbay.
Tuliegbay misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smolder Stoner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoner 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smolder Stoner!
A very excited looking Smolder Stoner 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Flower. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Borocop dips to his left and cracks Nowacki with an uppercut!
Borocop throws a looping overhand right but Nowacki ducks down to avoid it.
Borocop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki swings for the body but Borocop moves out of range.
Nowacki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borocop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nowacki lands a head kick. Borocop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Borocop misses its intended target.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowacki throws a body punch but Borocop moves out of range.
Nowacki doesn't manage to clinch there - Borocop circles away.
Nowacki throws a leg kick which misses Borocop's front leg but catches the back leg as Borocop tries to avoid it.
Borocop lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borocop tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Nowacki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nowacki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Borocop tries to break free but Nowacki pushes him back against the cage.
Borocop tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borocop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowacki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Borocop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowacki tries to stall but Borocop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nowacki tries to throw a body punch but Borocop avoids it by throwing Nowacki back against the cage.
Nowacki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Borocop's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borocop as Nowacki tries to tie him up.
Borocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borocop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Borocop misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Nowacki.
Borocop tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borocops head.
Good body shot from Borocop.
Borocop can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Nowacki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Nowacki.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Borocop.
Borocop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowacki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Borocop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nowacki gets through Borocop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Borocop.
Borocop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borocop tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borocop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nowacki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borocop blocks an elbow strike.
Nowacki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borocop displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nowacki up against the cage.
Borocop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nowacki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Nowacki to work.
Borocop can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Nowacki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borocop tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
Nowacki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Borocop.
Nowacki lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borocop backwards.
Nowacki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Borocop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borocop is working Nowacki over against the cage.
Borocop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowacki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Borocop pulls guard successfully.
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!
Nowacki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borocop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nowacki has managed to get both his arms back between Borocop's legs - danger averted.
Nowacki wants to pass the guard but Borocop is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borocop looking for subs off his back but Nowacki has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nowacki not doing much here.
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 Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Nowacki.
Nowacki connects with a jab.
Nowacki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Nowacki's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nowacki drops his hands momentarily and Borocop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nowacki blocks a jab.
Borocop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Borocop misses.
Nowacki moves out of range as Borocop strikes.
Borocop misses the jab.
Nowacki feints and then cracks Borocop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borocop down.
Borocop stuns Nowacki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Nowacki lands.
Nowacki misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borocop swings widly with a right hand
and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Borocop misses
and Nowacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borocop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Borocop throws out a leg kick but Nowacki moves out of range and Borocop only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Nowacki.
Nowacki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borocop's calf.
Borocop misses with a lunging right hand
and Nowacki counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nowacki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nowacki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowacki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herkules Nowacki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nowacki moves away from the strike by Borocop.
Borocop throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow.
Nowacki lands a hook that snaps the head of Borocop backwards.
Borocop misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nowacki.
Borocop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borocop as Nowacki tries to tie him up.
Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Borocop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borocop tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Borocop back against the cage.
Nowacki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Borocop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki tries to work over Borocop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borocop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borocop struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowacki controls his hands.
Borocop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nowacki fails to land.
Nowacki tries a body shot but Borocop blocks it.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Borocop.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Borocop.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Borocop.
Borocop can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Nowacki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mark Borocop has been cut.
Nowacki trying to control the position but instead, Borocop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nowacki into the cage.
Nowacki can't find room to land a body shot as Borocop controls the action.
Nowacki gets through Borocop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borocop backwards.
Herkules Nowacki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Borocop blocks the elbow strike.
Nowacki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borocop misses with a body punch.
Nowacki cracks Borocop with a nice body shot.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Borocop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borocop.
Borocop tries to pull guard but Nowacki won't allow it.
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!
Nowacki scores with a shot to the side of Borocop's head.
Nowacki stalling in the clinch.
Nowacki lands an uppercut.
Borocop tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nowacki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Borocop shrugs off.
Borocop tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Borocop back against the cage.
Borocop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Borocop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Borocop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nowacki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borocop checks a leg kick nicely.
Nowacki closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Nowacki.
Borocop can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Borocop fails to pull guard.
Borocop works on Nowacki's body with a couple of short punches.
Borocop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nowacki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike.
Nowacki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nowacki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nowacki stalling in the clinch but Borocop improves position.
Borocop tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Borocop tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nowacki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike.
Borocop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borocop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nowacki.
Nice elbow from Nowacki.
Borocop can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Nowacki lands a body shot.
Borocop pulls guard successfully.
Nowacki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borocop keeping full guard, as Nowacki tries to pass.
Borocop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nowacki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borocop is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Herkules Nowacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
Nowacki lands a leg kick that knocks Borocop off balance momentarily.
Borocop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick
and Borocop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herkules Nowacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borocop to score with a decent uppercut.
Borocop needs to keep his hands up - Nowacki had a free shot at his head there.
Borocop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nowacki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borocop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range.
Good leg kick by Nowacki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nowacki lands a high kick!
Borocop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nowacki.
Borocop misses with a hook
and Nowacki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borocop walks into a left hand.
Nowacki stuns Borocop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nowacki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Borocop will feel that in the morning.
Nowacki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borocop misses with a right hand
and Nowacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nowacki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Nowacki tenderised Borocop's leg. Borocop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nowacki connects with the punch.
Mark Borocop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nowacki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borocop to score with a decent uppercut.
Borocop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borocop throws a sloppy head kick and Nowacki moves out of range easily.
Borocop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nowacki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowacki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herkules Nowacki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nowacki 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 Elvis Blanc 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... Herkules Nowacki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herkules Nowacki made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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