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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sagdiyev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mamaliga. Borat Sagdiyev 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borat Sagdiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aikawa.
Aikawa tries to clinch up.
Aikawa wants to clinch up but Sagdiyev keeps it at a distance.
Sagdiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aikawa closes the distance and pushes Sagdiyev back into the cage.
Aikawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aikawa is looking for a takedown.
Borat Sagdiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Sagdiyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Aikawa.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Aikawa is controlling the position.
Aikawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sagdiyev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aikawa is looking for a takedown.
Aikawa breaks from the clinch.
Aikawa tries to clinch up but Sagdiyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Aikawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sagdiyev as he avoids it easily.
Aikawa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSagdiyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagdiyev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sagdiyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aikawa.
Sagdiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aikawa misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Sagdiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aikawa throws a lazy right hand but Sagdiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sagdiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa closes the distance and clinches.
Sagdiyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Aikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagdiyev's efforts to push away.
Sagdiyev breaks the clinch.
Aikawa is looking to clinch but Sagdiyev is avoiding it.
Sagdiyev tried to counter with a leg kick but Aikawa avoided it.
Aikawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Sagdiyev off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa misses with a right hand
and Sagdiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Aikawa has a takedown stuffed.
Sagdiyev is looking to counter punch.
Aikawa forces Sagdiyev back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borat Sagdiyev dominated that round.
That's time! Sagdiyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aikawa shoots in and drives through. Sagdiyev sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Sagdiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aikawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Aikawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Love Aikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aikawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Aikawa looks to move away, Sagdiyev throws a big counter combo bu Aikawa just gets out of the way.
Borat Sagdiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Aikawa misses with a hook to the body
and Sagdiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aikawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sagdiyev keeping moving, preventing Aikawa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa won't allow Sagdiyev to sweep him here.
Sagdiyev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aikawa's guard.
Aikawa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sagdiyev passes into half guard.
Sagdiyev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aikawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sagdiyev counters with a crisp right that sends Aikawa to the canvas! Sagdiyev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borat Sagdiyev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Borat Sagdiyev thanked Elite Canadian Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hypnotize- Biggie smalls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ali Seyedi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyedi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seyedi's corner calls for a 1-2. Seyedi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
Seyedi throws the left hand but Warzecha avoids the punch easily.
Warzecha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warzecha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warzecha fails with a takedown attempt.
Warzecha lands a right hook to the body.
Warzecha tests Seyedi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seyedi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Seyedi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Warzecha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seyedi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seyedi wants to get back to full guard.
Seyedi actively working from the bottom here.
Warzecha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seyedi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Warzecha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warzecha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seyedi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warzecha drops an elbow to the side of Seyedi's head.
Warzecha is looking to stall here but Seyedi recovers full guard.
Seyedi can't keep his opponent in guard - Warzecha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is trying to control. Seyedi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warzecha is looking for a kimura but Seyedi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warzecha to get the leverage.
Warzecha lands strikes from half guard.
Warzecha trying to pass the guard but Seyedi defending well.
Warzecha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seyedi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warzecha jumps into side control!
Warzecha lands a decent elbow from side control.
Seyedi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Warzecha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi is trying to get back to half guard.
Warzecha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seyedi seems a little lost for a moment, as Warzecha dominates the positioning.
Seyedi is trying to control Warzecha's posture but Warzecha avoids it.
Check out the look on Warzecha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Warzecha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
Warzecha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Warzecha trying to control the position but Seyedi is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha in side control, throwing shots but Seyedi defends.
Seyedi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Warzecha.
Seyedi controls the position for a moment.
Seyedi tries to buck Warzecha off but Warzecha is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warzecha trying to control the position but Seyedi is working away.
Warzecha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemir Warzecha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldemir Warzecha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warzecha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seyedi to the ground. Warzecha is now in Seyedi's guard.
Warzecha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Warzecha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warzecha trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seyedi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Warzecha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warzecha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seyedi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seyedi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha looking for a guillotine here but Seyedi defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seyedi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warzecha's guard.
Warzecha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warzecha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seyedi can do to turn this around?
Warzecha tries to get to full guard but Seyedi has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Seyedi seems content to control.
Warzecha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seyedi.
Seyedi trying to control from Warzecha's half guard. Warzecha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Warzecha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warzecha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warzecha looking for a sweep. Not yet Warzecha, not yet.
Seyedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Warzecha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seyedi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Warzecha has locked up a guillotine! Warzecha's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Seyedi is holding on here and Warzecha must be using up a lot of energy. Seyedi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Warzecha gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Waldemir Warzecha!
Waldemir Warzecha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Status Quo- Deeper and Down. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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138 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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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
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zibanejadass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zibanejadass works the jab nicely.
Zibanejadass doesn't manage to clinch there - Turk circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Turk as he connects with a hook.
Zibanejadass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zibanejadass checks a low kick from Turk.
Zibanejadass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turk. Turk obviously looking to wear him down.
Turk staying out of range there.
Zibanejadass misses with a head kick.
Turk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zibanejadass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zibanejadass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zibanejadass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zibanejadass looks to land a left hand but Turk moved out of range nicely.
Turk lands the left hand.
Turk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zibanejadass walks into a stiff left hand from Turk.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that misses.
Braden Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zibanejadass 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.
Turk tries to counter with a takedown but Zibanejadass is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk takes a swing at Zibanejadass's ribcage but misses.
Zibanejadass swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turk looks to score with a jab to the body but Zibanejadass is just out of range.
Zibanejadass thumps Turk with a low kick.
Zibanejadass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zibanejadass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zibanejadass tries to move into range but Turk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turk has his takedown stuffed
and Zibanejadass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zibanejadass avoids the body shot from Turk.
The fighters circling - Zibanejadass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zibanejadass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Zibanejadass finds it's way through Turk's defenses.
Turk scores with a hook to the body. Zibanejadass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zibanejadass shoots in and drives through. Turk sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zibanejadass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turk takes an elbow to the temple.
Zibanejadass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Turk.
Zibanejadass is trying to push Turk away but Turk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zibanejadass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turk pushes Zibanejadass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Turk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turk misses with a body punch.
Zibanejadass misses with an elbow over the top.
Turk blocks an elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Turk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zibanejadass looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Turk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turk.
Turk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zibanejadass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zibanejadass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zibanejadass has time to react.
Turk lands a nice hook to Zibanejadass's body. Zibanejadass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Zibanejadass tenderised Turk's leg. Turk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zibanejadass slips a jab from Turk.
Turk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zibanejadass backs up against the cage.
Turk looks to land a combination but Zibanejadass avoids it well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turk enables Zibanejadass to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Zibanejadass in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turk wants to sweep but no luck.
Turk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zibanejadass's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws a big right hand that misses.
Turk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turk trying to control but Zibanejadass is working from the bottom.
Turk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zibanejadass 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.
Turk landing some decent shots from guard.
Turk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zibanejadass is trying to control the position but Turk postures up.
Turk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zibanejadass keeping full guard, as Turk tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Turk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zibanejadass in his tracks.
Turk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turk cracks a nice hook into Zibanejadass's ribs.
Zibanejadass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turk scores with the left hand. Zibanejadass knows he should have avoided that one.
Turk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zibanejadass on the side of the head.
Turk forces Zibanejadass back against the cage and clinches.
Turk tries to throw a body punch but Zibanejadass avoids it by throwing Turk back against the cage.
Turk blocks an elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
A nice left hand lands by Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass misses with a punch on the inside.
Turk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zibanejadass can do to turn this around?
Turk avoids the elbow strike from Zibanejadass, against the cage.
Zibanejadass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zibanejadass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zibanejadass trying to control the position but instead, Turk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zibanejadass into the cage.
Turk lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zibanejadass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zibanejadass has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turk is trying to keep an underhook but Zibanejadass manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zibanejadass is working for a kimura here but Turk manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zibanejadass's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mika Zibanejadass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Zibanejadass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zibanejadass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zibanejadass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turk distracts Zibanejadass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zibanejadass is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk gets to his feet and stands over Zibanejadass, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zibanejadass felt that one! Turk unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zibanejadass from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braden Turk!
Braden Turk really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokoloff comes into a darkened arena with his song building. USS / Yin Yang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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175 lbs
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193 lbs
14 - 9 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Kaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yermolai Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaz is just out of range.
Sokoloff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sokoloff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Kaz counters with a quick kick to the body but Sokoloff blocks it.
Kaz has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaz fails to land.
Sokoloff stalling in the clinch but Kaz improves position.
Sokoloff working aggressively here.
Sokoloff pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kaz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Sokoloff.
Kaz landing knees to the head.
It looks like Yermolai Sokoloff has been cut.
Sokoloff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaz.
Kaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sokoloff pushes Kaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaz tries to work over Sokoloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff looking to throw knees to the head but Kaz is blocking nicely.
Sokoloff pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoloff wants to sweep here but Kaz controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff trying to control the position.
Kaz wants to control from the top but Sokoloff keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokoloff is on top in guard.
Sokoloff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sokoloff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sokoloff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaz keeping moving, preventing Sokoloff from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sokoloff preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Sokoloff.
A short body shot lands from Sokoloff as the two fighters clinch.
Sokoloff scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokoloff lands with a left to the head.
Sokoloff is trying to drag Kaz to the mat but Kaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokoloff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaz up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokoloff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaz is keeping busy.
Sokoloff stalling in the clinch but Kaz improves position.
Kaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokoloff gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaz regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoloff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokoloff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Kaz keeps moving.
Sokoloff is fighting to break Kaz's control of his arms but Kaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yermolai Sokoloff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yermolai Sokoloff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaz throws a body punch but Sokoloff moves out of range.
Kaz throws a leg kick which misses Sokoloff's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokoloff tries to avoid it.
Sokoloff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokoloff throws a body punch but Kaz moves out of range.
Sokoloff swings for the body but Kaz moves out of range.
Sokoloff slips under a jab from Kaz.
Sokoloff takes a swing at Kaz's ribcage but misses.
Sokoloff ducks under a wild hook from Kaz.
Sokoloff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaz.
Kaz checks a low kick from Sokoloff.
Kaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokoloff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoloff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokoloff scores with a jab to the body.
Kaz walks into a left hand.
Kaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaz moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff misses with a body punch.
Sokoloff stalling the fight.
Sokoloff has a couple of punches blocked by Kaz.
A body shot lands from Sokoloff.
Kaz stops a takedown attempt from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaz walks away with a smile on his face. Sokoloff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sokoloff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokoloff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff digs a good hook to Kaz's body.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Kaz.
Sokoloff walks into a straight right hand from Kaz.
Sokoloff throws a nice looking combination but Kaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaz missing with a left hand there. Sokoloff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokoloff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Kaz's head coaches at Bruize Brothers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokoloff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff is looking to clinch.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokoloff moves in looking to clinch but Kaz pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaz motions for Sokoloff to come forward. Kaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaz throws the left hand but Sokoloff avoids the punch easily.
Kaz avoids the head kick by Sokoloff.
Kaz throwing a counter right hand but Sokoloff manages to avoid it.
Kaz moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaz cracks Sokoloff with a nice body shot.
Kaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokoloff controls his hands.
Kaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sokoloff takes a shot to the head.
Sokoloff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sokoloff trying to land knees to the body.
Sokoloff blocks an uppercut.
Kaz lands an elbow that stopped Sokoloff in his tracks for a moment.
Sokoloff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaz missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokoloff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokoloff controls his hands.
Kaz lands with a light punch inside.
Kaz misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokoloff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokoloff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokoloff tries to throw a body punch but Kaz avoids it by throwing Sokoloff back against the cage.
Sokoloff lands a nice uppercut.
Sokoloff leaning against his opponent.
Sokoloff prevents a body shot from Kaz.
Kaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sokoloff misses with a punch to the body.
Kaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokoloff tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Max Kaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yermolai Sokoloff.
Kaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaz trying to land knees to the body.
Kaz working aggressively here.
Sokoloff blocks an elbow strike from Kaz.
Sokoloff has Kaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff wants the takedown. Kaz is fighting it off but Sokoloff persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kaz's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokoloff wants to pass the guard but Kaz is keeping the position.
Kaz keeping moving, preventing Sokoloff from controlling successfully.
Sokoloff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaz is keeping the position for now.
Kaz keeping moving, preventing Sokoloff from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Kaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yermolai Sokoloff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sokoloff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaz moves away.
Good leg kick by Kaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sokoloff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaz.
Sokoloff ducks under a wild hook from Kaz.
Sokoloff throws a body punch but Kaz moves out of range.
Sokoloff fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokoloff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaz misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokoloff. Kaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaz slips a straight right by Sokoloff.
Kaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokoloff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoloff scores with a jab to the body.
Sokoloff tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokoloff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokoloff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokoloff is out of range and Kaz settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokoloff. Kaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaz closes the distance and clinches.
Sokoloff tries to work over Kaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokoloff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokoloff controls his hands.
Kaz cracks Sokoloff with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokoloff.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaz.
Sokoloff lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
Sokoloff avoiding damage as Kaz throws knees to the body.
Kaz scores with a shot to the side of Sokoloff's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokoloff.
Sokoloff struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaz controls his hands.
Kaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Sokoloff tries to pull guard but Kaz won't allow it.
Sokoloff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokoloff blocks an uppercut.
Kaz stalling in the clinch.
Sokoloff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sokoloff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sokoloff taking a breather.
Sokoloff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaz misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaz.
Kaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sokoloff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaz's elbow.
Sokoloff stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sokoloff lands an uppercut.
Kaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokoloff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sokoloff blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz lands an elbow that stopped Sokoloff in his tracks for a moment.
Sokoloff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sokoloff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaz lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kaz.
Sokoloff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sokoloff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaz cracks Sokoloff with a nice body shot.
Kaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Sokoloff backwards.
Kaz presses Sokoloff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaz scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokoloff backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaz misses with a punch to the body.
Kaz tries to work over Sokoloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokoloff blocks the elbow strike.
Sokoloff misses with some punches.
Kaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaz lands a damaging elbow.
Sokoloff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaz.
Kaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaz tries to work over Sokoloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokoloff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaz pushes Sokoloff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokoloff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sokoloff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokoloff lands a shot to the body.
Max Kaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaz tries to work over Sokoloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokoloff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Kaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Kaz!
Max Kaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Dogs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad has chosen Rider Part II as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Cowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowen takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Cowen.
It looks like Jack Conrad has been cut.
Conrad wants to slow Cowen down by chopping away at his legs.
Cowen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conrad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conrad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Conrad.
Conrad throws a lazy right hand but Cowen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowen checks a low kick from Conrad.
Cowen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cowen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Conrad.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Conrad.
Conrad drops his hands momentarily and Cowen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Conrad slips under a jab.
Cowen throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conrad.
Jab, jab by Cowen - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conrad throws a hook but Cowen avoids it easily.
Cowen tried to counter with a leg kick but Conrad avoided it.
Cowen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cowen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cowen misses with a looping right.
Cowen takes a swing at Conrad's ribcage but misses.
Conrad digs a good hook to Cowen's body.
Conrad avoids the body shot from Cowen.
Conrad throws out a counter right but Cowen avoids it with no problem.
Cowen misses with a hook. Conrad ducked under it nicely.
Cowen lands a jab.
Conrad lands a right hook to the body.
Conrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowen was well out of range. Poor timing from Conrad.
A big left from Conrad misses.
Cowen slips a jab from Conrad.
Jared Cowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conrad connects with a body shot.
Conrad swings widly with a right hand
and Cowen counters with a good low kick that Conrad was not able to check.
Cowen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Conrad.
Cowen lands a head kick. Conrad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cowen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Conrad misses
and Cowen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Conrad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Conrad thows a leg kick but Cowen checks it
and Cowen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conrad throws a sloppy head kick and Cowen moves out of range easily.
Cowen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cowen checks a low kick from Conrad.
Cowen needs to keep his hands up - Conrad had a free shot at his head there.
Cowen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cowen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conrad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conrad throws a body kick that misses.
Cowen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conrad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad works Cowen's body with a nice hook.
Conrad pushes Cowen away with a front kick.
Conrad is looking to land body kicks.
Cowen connects with a solid leg kick.
Cowen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cowen throws out a leg kick but Conrad moves out of range and Cowen only half commits.
Conrad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Conrad slips under a jab.
Cowen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowen throws a looping overhand right but Conrad ducks down to avoid it.
Conrad moves out of range as Cowen strikes.
Conrad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowen throws out the jab.
Cowen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cowen misses with a hook to the body
and Conrad counters with a two punch combo.
A big right from Cowen misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowen throws a series of strikes that have Conrad backpedaling.
That has opened up Jack Conrad's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conrad to score with a decent uppercut.
Conrad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cowen looks to land a left hand but Conrad moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Cowen blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Conrad misses
and Cowen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Jack Conrad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conrad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cowen avoids the head kick by Conrad.
Conrad cracks the inside of Cowen's front leg.
Conrad throws a sloppy head kick and Cowen moves out of range easily.
Conrad slips under a jab from Cowen.
Conrad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conrad misses with a straight left.
Cowen checks a leg kick.
Conrad throws an overhand right that lands on Cowen's shoulder, as Cowen tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Conrad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Conrad's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cowen blocks a low kick nicely.
Cowen throws an off balance right hand
and Conrad counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cowen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conrad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cowen swings widly with a right hand
and Conrad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cowen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cowen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Conrad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Conrad.
Cowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cowen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cowen duly obliges.
Jack Conrad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conrad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conrad.
Cowen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cowen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cowen throws the left hand but Conrad avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Conrad misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Conrad lands a body shot.
Conrad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowen manages to avoid it.
Conrad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Conrad lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Conrad.
A right-left combo lands from Cowen.
Cowen misses with a low kick.
Cowen connects with a leg kick. Conrad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Conrad connects with a single shot there.
Conrad scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Conrad staying out of range there.
Conrad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conrad looks to throw the jab but Cowen is out of range.
Conrad swings for the body but Cowen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conrad thuds a left hand into Cowen's body.
Conrad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cowen is out of range.
Conrad swings for the body but Cowen moves out of range.
Conrad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cowen throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily.
Conrad steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Conrad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowen.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowen misses the target.
Cowen connects with a looping right hand.
Jack Conrad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowen misses the target.
Conrad throws the kick towards the body but Cowen avoids it.
Cowen looks to land a right hand but Conrad moved out of range.
Conrad flicks out a counter leg kick but Cowen steps away.
Conrad throws a sloppy head kick and Cowen moves out of range easily.
Cowen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen throws a looping overhand right but Conrad ducks down to avoid it.
Cowen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Conrad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jared Cowen!
After the fight, Jared Cowen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guns and Roses - Reckless Life. Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen - I Want It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
220 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
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185 cm
34
223 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Brock scores with a push kick.
Brock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Brock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brock sprawls well. Brock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brock lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Washington misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock thuds his right hand into Washington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brock is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Brock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Brock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brock trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washington postures up in Brock's guard and throws a big left but Brock blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Brock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
Washington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brock wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Brock is retaining full guard.
Brock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington has Brock pulled in close to control his posture.
Brock postures up.
Washington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brock scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Washington throws out a leg kick but Brock moves out of range and Washington only half commits.
Good leg kick by Washington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brock scores with a jab.
Brock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington blocking some punches.
Brock manages to break the clinch.
Washington lands with a slapping head kick.
Brock misses the jab.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock checks a leg kick.
Brock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Brock, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Brock against the cage but Brock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Brock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock works the jab nicely.
Brock cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Brock.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Brock misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Brock takes one to the side of the head.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Brock saw that one coming.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock misses the jab.
Brock sets himself, and Washington steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Brock. Brock gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington tries to counter with a clinch but Brock shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Brock misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brock.
Brock throws a nice head kick!
Washington throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Washington sprawls and moves away.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington works Brock's body with a nice hook.
Brock blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Brock slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brock.
Jab from Brock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Washington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Washington down.
Brock looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington tries to counter with a clinch but Brock shakes him off and moves away.
Brock misses with a low kick as Washington jumps back.
Washington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brock prevents it.
Brock swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Brock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
Brock is looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington scores with a decent looking hook.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Washington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brock's hands.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Brock's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brock scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brock throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Washington sprawls and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washington tries to counter with a clinch but Brock shakes him off and moves away.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Washington staying out of range there.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock lands with a shot to the body.
Brock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington throws a low kick but Brock moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Washington swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock attempts a counter takedown but Washington avoids it well and moves away.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Brock, which made it look bad.
Brock throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brock is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Brock circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
Brock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Washington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock struggling a bit here.
Brock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Brock is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Brock is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington works his way into side control.
Brock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brock parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brock to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock is trying to improve his position.
Leonard Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brock down.
Check out the look on Washington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Washington throws an elbow but Brock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brock tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
Brock regains half guard, as Washington was trying to land strikes.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brock is not content to let Washington control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though.
Brock is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Brock is looking to improve his position.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brock's head.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington blocks a head kick by Brock.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brock, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Neon Skies. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lesnoe's choice of entrance music: It's On!. 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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145 lbs
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142 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Sheehan Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnoe throws a low kick, looking for Sheehan Jr's leg but Sheehan Jr calmly moves out of range.
Lesnoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sheehan Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lesnoe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheehan Jr's knee momentarily.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheehan Jr.
It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
Sheehan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheehan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sheehan Jr. That one must have hurt.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Sheehan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sheehan Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Sheehan Jr.
Crunch! Lesnoe slams his shin into Sheehan Jr's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehan Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Sheehan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheehan Jr down.
A clash of legs there as Sheehan Jr blocks the low kick.
Lesnoe connects with a body shot.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Sheehan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Lesnoe avoids it.
Lesnoe works the jab nicely.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that Lesnoe semi-blocks.
A combination from Sheehan Jr does no damage.
Lesnoe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan Jr throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a shot from downtown. Lesnoe moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Lesnoe misses.
Lesnoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheehan Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheehan Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lesnoe.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a combination but Lesnoe avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnoe.
Sheehan Jr tries to move into range but Lesnoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
Lesnoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnoe scores with a leg kick.
Sheehan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnoe.
Sheehan Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheehan Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lesnoe eats them both and turns towards Sheehan Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe throws a head kick that Sheehan Jr semi-blocks.
Lesnoe scores with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheehan Jr.
Lesnoe blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
A good leg kick by Lesnoe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lesnoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheehan Jr. That did some damage!
Sheehan Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Sheehan Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Sheehan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheehan Jr down.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehan Jr misses with a hook. Lesnoe ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Sheehan Jr.
Lesnoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sheehan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sheehan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehan Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnoe cracks the inside of Sheehan Jr's front leg.
Sheehan Jr misses with the combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesnoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan Jr loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheehan Jr tries to bum rush Lesnoe with a series of wild strikes but Lesnoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Lesnoe cracks the inside of Sheehan Jr's front leg.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheehan Jr. That did some damage!
Sheehan Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Sheehan Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.
Sheehan Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sheehan Jr throws the left hand but Lesnoe avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Sheehan Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnoe dodges the punch combination from Sheehan Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lesnoe walks into a straight right hand from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheehan Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lesnoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Lesnoe thows a body kick. Sheehan Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lesnoe sizes up Sheehan Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr missing with a left hand there. Lesnoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lesnoe lands a jab to the nose.
Lesnoe lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lesnoe avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Lesnoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheehan Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnoe throws a lazy head kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnoe slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lesnoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick that knocks Sheehan Jr off balance momentarily.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a combination but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Lesnoe cracks Sheehan Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lesnoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Lesnoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick which misses Sheehan Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Sheehan Jr tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lesnoe, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnoe, as that shot connected.
Sheehan Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Lesnoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheehan Jr on the side of the head.
Sheehan Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Sheehan Jr coming out on top.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheehan Jr throws a looping overhand right but Lesnoe ducks down to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheehan Jr at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lesnoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lesnoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lesnoe.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Lesnoe lands with a kick to the temple. Sheehan Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lesnoe lands the left hand.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesnoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan Jr misses with a wild combination.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uebishe Lesnoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesnoe punishes Sheehan Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Lesnoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sheehan Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Sheehan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheehan Jr down.
Lesnoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Sheehan Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lesnoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lesnoe.
Sheehan Jr is rocked!
Lesnoe cracks Sheehan Jr with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sheehan Jr tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lesnoe pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sheehan Jr is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe is the new bantamweight champion!
Uebishe Lesnoe 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Templeton Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Rimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rimes has chosen Sweet Dreams by Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Optimus Rimes enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Templeton Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Rimes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peck's sensitive parts.
Peck slips a jab from Rimes.
Peck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rimes wants to clinch.
Peck thumps Rimes with a low kick.
Peck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peck throws a shot to the body.
Optimus Rimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rimes.
Peck cracks Rimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Rimes there.
Peck walks into a jab.
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!
Rimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peck throws a lazy uppercut
and Rimes counters with a nice leg kick.
Rimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peck throws an overhand right that lands on Rimes's shoulder, as Rimes tries to avoid the shot.
Peck lands a right hook to the body.
Peck moves away from the strike by Rimes.
As Rimes backs away, Peck returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peck tries to clinch there but Rimes circles away.
Peck tries to clinch up.
Rimes defending well as Peck loads up on a big left hand.
Peck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peck avoids the head kick by Rimes.
Peck lands a big uppercut and Rimes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rimes looks OK. Peck waves Rimes back to his feet!
Rimes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peck pushes Rimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Rimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Peck finish him?
Rimes tries a knee to the head but Peck blocks it.
Rimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rimes misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rimes fails to land.
Rimes has a couple of punches blocked by Peck.
Peck lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rimes to his knees! Peck keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Templeton Peck!
Templeton Peck really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostface - After the Smoke is Clear. Kane has chosen Blood Sugar - Pendulum as his entrance music. Merrick Kane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Congo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Kane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Congo throws a wild body kick that Kane sees coming a mile off.
Congo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and Congo settles back down.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Congo scores with a shot to the body.
Kane walks into a stiff left hand from Congo.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Congo defends it well.
Kane blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Congo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses with a leg kick
and Congo counters with a three punch combo that has Kane backing up. Kane nods at Congo to acknowledge the strikes.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Congo tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Kane with the counter takedown but Congo avoids it easily.
Congo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kane tries a knee to the head but Congo blocks it.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Congo.
We've been informed that Kane 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.
Kane looks winded!
Congo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kane or not.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Congo - that landed with a thud.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo lands with a right to the head.
Congo presses Kane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Congo.
Congo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Congo lands a nice knee to the body.
Congo lands a shot to the body.
Congo tries a body shot but Kane blocks it.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Congo crunches a lovely knee into Kane's ribcage.
Congo lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Congo.
Congo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Congo tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo drops Kane onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kane is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kane is rocked!
Congo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kane drops to his knees and Congo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Congo!
Ghengis Congo retains his super heavyweight title!
Ghengis Congo gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zivic comes to the cage accompanied by La La Girl by Paffendorf. Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music. Apollo Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fritzie Zivic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zivic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zivic.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Zivic's legs.
Jackson moves forwards but Zivic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zivic. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Zivic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
Zivic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zivic misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zivic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zivic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Zivic sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Zivic's shoulder, as Zivic tries to avoid the shot.
Zivic throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic misses with a wild body shot.
Zivic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zivic lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Zivic jabs at Jackson's body.
Zivic wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Zivic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zivic's head.
Zivic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Zivic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zivic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Zivic.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zivic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic lands a shoulder strike.
Zivic lands a shot to the body.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Zivic.
Zivic tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson pushes Zivic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zivic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Zivic.
Zivic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zivic digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Zivic pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zivic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Zivic.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zivic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zivic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Zivic.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zivic - that landed with a thud.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Zivic.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Zivic lands a right hand.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zivic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Zivic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic lands with a short shot to the head.
Zivic lands a nice shot to the body.
Zivic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zivic as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Zivic.
A nice left hand lands by Zivic.
A short body shot lands from Zivic as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zivic has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Zivic is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zivic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Zivic working aggressively here.
Zivic misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Zivic.
Zivic lands with a right to the head.
Zivic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zivic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zivic lands a shoulder strike.
Zivic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zivic tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Zivic.
Zivic cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zivic scores with a body shot.
Zivic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zivic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Zivic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Zivic misses.
Zivic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zivic connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zivic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zivic moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Zivic.
Zivic scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic misses the jab.
Zivic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zivic.
Zivic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Zivic misses with a body shot.
Zivic lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Zivic stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
That has opened up Apollo Jackson's cut even more.
Zivic lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zivic finish him?
Zivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zivic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Zivic lands the left hand.
Zivic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zivic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zivic tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Zivic moves out of range.
Jackson thumps Zivic with a low kick.
Zivic with a nice cross.
Zivic's corner calls for a 1-2. Zivic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zivic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Zivic moves away and avoids it.
Zivic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zivic.
Zivic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Zivic misses.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zivic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zivic lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Fritzie Zivic is winning the standup battle so far.
Zivic misses with a straight right.
As Zivic backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Zivic manages to avoid it all.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson throws a body punch but Zivic moves out of range.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Zivic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zivic connects with a body shot.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zivic.
A jab from Zivic finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zivic can pounce on him.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Zivic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zivic misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Zivic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
The cut above Apollo Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zivic moves away.
Zivic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Zivic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fritzie Zivic!
Fritzie Zivic retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Fritzie Zivic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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