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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Mizuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Boucher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Mizuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Boucher!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mizuno.
Jun Mizuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizuno has closed the distance and engaged Boucher in a clinch.
Mizuno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boucher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boucher looks winded!
Mizuno landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kevin Boucher has been cut.
Mizuno connects with a knee to the head.
Mizuno lands a big knee to the head and Boucher goes down! Mizuno pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Mizuno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Mizuno thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Rimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rimes's entrance music is Sweet Dreams by Marilyn Manson. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Rimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Kaz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimes is looking to clinch.
Kaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaz throws out a counter right but Rimes avoids it with no problem.
Rimes 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.
Rimes wants to clinch.
Rimes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaz lands a right hook to the body.
Rimes throws a body kick that misses.
Rimes throws a chopping leg kick but Kaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaz lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaz.
Rimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaz.
Kaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rimes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaz off the cage and back into range.
Kaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rimes scores with a jab to the head.
Kaz lands an overhand right.
Rimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaz staying out of range there.
Kaz throws a big counter head kick but Rimes avoids it with no problem.
Rimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rimes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaz.
Kaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaz counters with a leg kick.
Kaz looks for the body kick but Rimes saw that one coming.
Rimes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaz misses with a hook.
Kaz misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaz digs a good hook to Rimes's body.
A punch lands to the side of Kaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Kaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
A short uppercut from Rimes.
Kaz leaning against his opponent.
Kaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the head but Kaz blocks with his arms.
Rimes lands a left hand.
Rimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaz prevents a body shot from Rimes.
Kaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaz lands a shoulder strike.
Rimes lands a right hand.
Kaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rimes with a knee to the head.
Rimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rimes.
Kaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Rimes won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Kaz.
Rimes lands with a left to the head.
Kaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rimes lands a shot to the body.
Rimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaz leaning against his opponent.
Kaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rimes.
Rimes prevents a body shot from Kaz.
Kaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rimes lands a shoulder strike.
Rimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
Kaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rimes pushes Kaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rimes has a couple of punches blocked by Kaz.
Rimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaz blocks an uppercut.
Kaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rimes blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaz digs a right hand underneath Rimes's ribcage. Rimes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Rimes.
Kaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rimes has a couple of punches blocked by Kaz.
Rimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rimes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rimes managing to block the knees to the body from Kaz.
Kaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Rimes gets an underhook and turns Kaz into the cage.
Rimes is leaning against Kaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rimes.
Kaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rimes misses with a knee strike.
Kaz pushes Rimes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaz missing with knees to the body.
Kaz blocks a body shot from Rimes.
Rimes tries to throw a body punch but Kaz avoids it by throwing Rimes back against the cage.
Kaz connects with a knee to the head.
Rimes misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Kaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rimes misses with a left hand
and Kaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Rimes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kaz manages to circle out of the way.
Rimes feints and then cracks Kaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaz down.
Kaz throws out a leg kick but Rimes moves out of range and Kaz only half commits.
Max Kaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rimes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rimes gets a clinch.
Optimus Rimes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaz blocks an uppercut.
Rimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rimes looking to throw knees to the head but Kaz is blocking nicely.
Rimes lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaz lands an elbow just above Rimes 's eye.
Rimes works on Kaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Rimes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaz blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Rimes managing to block the knees to the body from Kaz.
Kaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rimes is defending well for now.
Kaz blocking some punches.
Kaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaz missing with knees to the body.
Kaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaz throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Rimes.
Rimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaz.
Kaz is breathing heavily.
Rimes works on Kaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaz avoids it.
Rimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
Rimes lands a shoulder strike.
Rimes lands a right hand.
Rimes scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rimes.
Kaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Max Kaz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Rimes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimes scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rimes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Rimes.
Rimes tries a body shot but Kaz blocks it.
Rimes works on Kaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Rimes managing to block the knees to the body from Kaz.
Kaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazs head.
Rimes tries to work over Kaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rimes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaz working aggressively here.
Kaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaz misses with the head strike.
Rimes drops Kaz with a big knee straight up the middle! Kaz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kaz is rocked!
Rimes cracks Kaz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kaz falls to his knees and Rimes doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Rimes!
Optimus Rimes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Kaepernick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd has chosen Meniac by Michael Sembello as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd scores with a jab.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lloyd 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.
Lloyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaepernick misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lloyd misses the target.
Kaepernick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
A quick step to the side and Kaepernick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lloyd looks to throw the jab but Kaepernick is out of range.
Kaepernick rushes Lloyd and presses him up against the cage.
Lloyd misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd looks to land a combination but Kaepernick avoids it well.
Kaepernick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lloyd sizes up Kaepernick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lloyd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a body punch
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lloyd!
It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
Lloyd swings for the body but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Kaepernick slowing the pace effectively.
Kaepernick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kaepernick on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lloyd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lloyd misses with a body punch.
Lloyd is trying to break the clinch but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Lloyd manages to break the clinch.
Kaepernick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kaepernick.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaepernick.
Lloyd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaepernick momentarily.
Lloyd moves away from the strike by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
Lloyd misses with a looping left.
Lloyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lloyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lloyd missing with a left hand there. Kaepernick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaepernick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lloyd.
Lloyd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaepernick under the eye.
Kaepernick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lloyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but Lloyd is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Lloyd.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Kaepernick darts in trying to clinch
and Lloyd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lloyd, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaepernick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaepernick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lloyd wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaepernick won't allow it.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick digs a right hand into Lloyd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lloyd's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kaepernick working aggressively here.
Kaepernick misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd tries to break free but Kaepernick pushes him back against the cage.
Lloyd takes a shot to the head.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaepernick.
Lloyd wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaepernick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaepernick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaepernick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaepernick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lloyd working hard to break the clinch.
Kaepernick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd can't break the clinch.
Lloyd trying to stall but Kaepernick improves his position.
Kaepernick just leaning against Lloyd, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Lloyd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lloyd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lloyd missing with a left hand there. Kaepernick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lloyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaepernick moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Lloyd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaepernick circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaepernick misses with an uppercut. Lloyd saw that one coming.
Lloyd lands a nice shot that snaps Kaepernick's head back.
Lloyd lands a jab.
Kaepernick gets a clinch.
Lloyd working aggressively here.
Lloyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaepernick misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lloyd has a couple of punches blocked by Kaepernick.
Colin Kaepernick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaepernick.
Lloyd slips a jab from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick looks to throw the jab but Lloyd is out of range.
Kaepernick is looking to clinch.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaepernick looks to throw the jab but Lloyd is out of range.
Lloyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaepernick digs a good hook to Lloyd's body.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd scores with a jab. Kaepernick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kaepernick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lloyd.
Kaepernick is looking to wear down Lloyd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up but Lloyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up.
Lloyd cracks Kaepernick with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd misses with an uppercut.
Lloyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Lloyd misses.
Kaepernick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick clinches.
Kaepernick tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Lloyd tries a body shot but Kaepernick blocks it.
Lloyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaepernick is stalling here.
Lloyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaepernick lands a shoulder strike.
Lloyd stalling in the clinch but Kaepernick improves position.
Lloyd working hard to break the clinch.
Lloyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kaepernick - that landed with a thud.
Kaepernick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lloyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaepernick's elbow.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lloyd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaepernick taking a breather.
Lloyd has had enough of the clinch but Kaepernick keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick lands an uppercut.
Kaepernick has Lloyd pushed against the cage.
Kaepernick keeps control of Lloyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lloyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaepernick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Kaepernick lands an uppercut.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaepernick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaepernick blocks a body shot from Lloyd.
Kaepernick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Lloyd is trying to force a seperation but Kaepernick has the dominant position.
Kaepernick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaepernick can't find room to land a body shot as Lloyd controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kaepernick. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaepernick misses the target.
Lloyd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lloyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lloyd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaepernick's head.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lloyd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lloyd swings for the body but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lloyd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaepernick has time to react.
Kaepernick throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaepernick throws a hook but Lloyd blocks it.
Kaepernick misses with a jab to the body
and Lloyd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaepernick thinking.
Kaepernick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick darts in and clinches Lloyd up against the cage.
Kaepernick keeps control of Lloyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Lloyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaepernick as he connects with a hook.
Kaepernick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Kaepernick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the side of Lloyd's head but Lloyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lloyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaepernick catches Lloyd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lloyd lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kaepernick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaepernick scores with a jab.
Colin Kaepernick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Kaepernick counters with a nice body shot.
Kaepernick wants to clinch.
Lloyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up but Lloyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Lloyd throws a right and a left that Kaepernick avoids nicely.
Kaepernick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaepernick is stalling here.
Kaepernick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lloyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lloyd tries to throw a body punch but Kaepernick avoids it by throwing Lloyd back against the cage.
Lloyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaepernick scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaepernick taking a breather.
Kaepernick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd tries to circle away but Kaepernick has him pinned against the cage.
Mike Lloyd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaepernick misses with the head strike.
Kaepernick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaepernick.
Kaepernick slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaepernick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lloyd blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick stalling the fight.
Kaepernick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaepernick swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Kaepernick.
A shot in the inside from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Kaepernick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Kaepernick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lloyd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Lloyd!
Mike Lloyd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii scores with a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a hook. Xiii ducked under it nicely.
Xiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Xiii keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xiii scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Xiii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva has Xiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xiii pulls Silva into guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Xiii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xiii pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Xiii blocks nicely.
Silva throws a strike but Xiii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii advances to half guard.
Xiii is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva wants to control but Xiii is keeping busy.
Xiii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to control but Xiii is keeping busy.
Xiii wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to control.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xiii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xiii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xiii is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xiii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xiii.
Silva distracts Xiii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xiii is on top in guard.
Xiii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Xiii postures up.
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiii throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
That's time! Xiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xiii dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Xiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Xiii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiii avoids the body shot from Silva.
Xiii is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses the jab.
Xiii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Marcos Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiii connects with a looping right hand.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Xiii preventing the sweep.
Xiii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xiii postures up.
Xiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is not content to let Xiii control the position.
Xiii is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiii lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Xiii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiii tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Xiii keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiii cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Xiii scoring with strikes.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Xiii remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xiii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Xiii pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva trying to hold on to Xiii's head to control him but Xiii postures up.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xiii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Xiii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Xiii is wise to it.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xiii dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Xiii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wedge Xiii is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Xiii defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Xiii misses with a body shot.
Xiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiii cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva throws a right hand that Xiii ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiii also avoids with ease.
Xiii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva shoots in but Xiii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xiii throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiii.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Xiii. Xiii maintains the clinch.
Xiii is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiii smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xiii to keep the fight standing.
Wedge Xiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Silva.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Xiii, against the cage.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Xiii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xiii has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiii looking to stall.
Xiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Xiii lands with a light punch inside.
Xiii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xiii tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xiii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xiii slows the pace down.
Xiii is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Xiii controlling the position from side mount.
Xiii trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva wants to control but Xiii postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xiii slows the pace down.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xiii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marcos Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wedge Xiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
A very excited looking Wedge Xiii 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Hopkins cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Alvarez 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.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Hopkins blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hopkins is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez 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.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hopkins manages to get to full guard.
Hopkins controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Hopkins seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hopkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hopkins!
Hopkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hopkins trying to control from the bottom.
Hopkins actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Hopkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control from Hopkins's half guard. Hopkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvarez takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
Hopkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
Alvarez shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Hopkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopkins sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Hopkins is now in Alvarez's guard.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hopkins is now in half guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Hopkins trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Hopkins is working away.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon has chosen LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon throws a lazy right hand but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as DeVito blocks the low kick.
Clendennon scores with a leg kick.
Clendennon lands with a good body shot.
DeVito tries a head kick but it misses.
Clendennon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clendennon throws a body punch but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito moves out of range of the body kick.
DeVito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick
and DeVito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Craig Clendennon has been cut.
Clendennon throws a lazy right hand but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeVito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clendennon.
DeVito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clendennon.
DeVito ducks right into an uppercut from Clendennon.
DeVito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeVito wants to slow Clendennon down by chopping away at his legs.
DeVito sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've been informed that Clendennon 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.
Clendennon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
Clendennon tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
Clendennon missing with a left hand there. DeVito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clendennon. That did some damage!
A lazy body kick from Clendennon
and DeVito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clendennon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
DeVito swinging wildly here.
Clendennon tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeVito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clendennon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clendennon duly obliges.
Clendennon throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeVito misses with a straight left.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clendennon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clendennon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
DeVito avoids a kick to the body.
DeVito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeVito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeVito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clendennon misses with a lunging right hand
and DeVito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clendennon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeVito.
DeVito throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but DeVito checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon lands with a good body shot.
Clendennon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clendennon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clendennon there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVito misses the target.
DeVito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeVito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clendennon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clendennon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clendennon's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeVito under the eye.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
Clendennon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeVito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clendennon just manages to avoid it.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
Clendennon throws the kick towards the body but DeVito avoids it.
DeVito misses with a hook. Clendennon ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clendennon avoids the body shot from DeVito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clendennon. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon misses with a straight left.
Clendennon checks the leg kick.
Clendennon throws the kick towards the body but DeVito avoids it.
Clendennon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeVito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clendennon just manages to avoid it.
Clendennon throws a head kick but DeVito moves out of range.
Clendennon lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVito takes a step back to recover.
Clendennon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeVito.
Clendennon looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVito is just out of range.
DeVito misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVito 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.
Clendennon is looking to land body kicks.
DeVito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVito is looking to wear down Clendennon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clendennon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clendennon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeVito stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clendennon tries to land a front kick but DeVito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A right-left combo lands from Clendennon.
Clendennon staying out of range there.
DeVito lunges at Clendennon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clendennon's hand.
Clendennon misses with the body kick
and DeVito counters with a straight right hand.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes DeVito back into the cage.
Clendennon blocks a body shot from DeVito.
Still in the clinch, DeVito scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clendennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeVito's elbow.
DeVito looking to stall.
Clendennon looking to stall.
Clendennon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito tries to stall but Clendennon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
DeVito avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
DeVito scores with a hook to the body.
Clendennon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeVito lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeVito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeVito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
DeVito misses with the head strike.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now.
DeVito misses with a body punch.
Clendennon landing knees to the body.
DeVito can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with an elbow strike.
Clendennon crunches a lovely knee into DeVito's ribcage.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVito controlling the action here for a moment.
DeVito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeVito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clendennon is keeping busy.
DeVito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeVito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeVito tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Clendennon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clendennon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tried to score with a low kick but Clendennon checks it.
Clendennon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick
and DeVito counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVito avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like DeVito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeVito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a body kick that misses
letting DeVito counter with a right hand.
Clendennon connects with a right hand. DeVito shakes it off.
DeVito misses with a low kick as Clendennon jumps back.
Clendennon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DeVito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Craig Clendennon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
Clendennon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clendennon instigates a clinch.
DeVito lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeVito wants to stall.
Clendennon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeVito is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon stalling in the clinch but DeVito improves position.
DeVito pushes Clendennon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but DeVito avoids the damage to the body.
DeVito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig Clendennon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeVito can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Clendennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito misses with a body punch.
Clendennon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeVito blocks it with crossed arms.
DeVito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeVito scores with a hook to the body.
DeVito has Clendennon pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Clendennon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clendennon takes one on the button.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses
and DeVito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clendennon throws a body kick that misses.
DeVito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon cracks DeVito with an open hand slap.
Clendennon delivers a nice body kick.
DeVito lands a head kick. Clendennon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clendennon throws a head kick but DeVito moves out of range.
Clendennon looks to land a left hand but DeVito moved out of range nicely.
DeVito tried to score with a low kick but Clendennon checks it.
DeVito misses with a hook. Clendennon ducked under it nicely.
Clendennon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeVito blocks it well.
DeVito scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clendennon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeVito misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon looks to land a left hand but DeVito moved out of range nicely.
DeVito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clendennon just manages to avoid it.
Clendennon throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeVito's corner calls for a 1-2. DeVito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeVito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Clendennon.
DeVito misses with a leg kick
and Clendennon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clendennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeVito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeVito there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeVito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeVito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
DeVito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeVito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clendennon counters with a body kick that stops DeVito in his tracks momentarily.
DeVito tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clendennon tries to clinch but DeVito moves away
and DeVito counters with a one-two to the body.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito connects with a leg kick. Clendennon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clendennon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeVito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeVito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clendennon. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVito.
DeVito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeVito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Clendennon backs away, DeVito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clendennon scores with a push kick.
DeVito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito looks to land a right hand but Clendennon moved out of range.
DeVito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clendennon's calf.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
Clendennon scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVito was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from DeVito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clendennon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and DeVito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeVito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DeVito takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Clendennon throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like DeVito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clendennon scores with a kick to the body.
Clendennon throws a hook to the side of DeVito's head but DeVito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clendennon lands with a right hand.
DeVito throws the left hand but Clendennon avoids the punch easily.
DeVito stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clendennon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clendennon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVito wants to slow Clendennon down by chopping away at his legs.
Clendennon is looking for the big counter here.
Clendennon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVito. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a jab to the body
and DeVito counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito tries to land a leg kick but Clendennon saw it coming and moves away.
Clendennon moves out of range of the body kick.
DeVito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
A punch combination from Clendennon misses.
Clendennon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeVito throws a chopping leg kick but Clendennon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clendennon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clendennon throws a front kick that sends DeVito stumbling back into the cage.
DeVito misses with a series of wild punches.
Clendennon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clendennon throws a lazy body kick
and DeVito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
Clendennon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeVito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tommy DeVito did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
That's time! DeVito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clendennon tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like DeVito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but DeVito sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeVito throws a head kick but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeVito.
DeVito lands a glancing blow to the side of Clendennon's head.
Clendennon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeVito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clendennon throws a hook but DeVito avoids it easily.
DeVito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon tries to clinch but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clendennon! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Clendennon. Those never looked like landing.
Clendennon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clendennon scores with a jab. DeVito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a nice looking body shot.
DeVito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clendennon throws a hook but DeVito blocks it.
Clendennon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeVito is able to avoid easily.
DeVito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clendennon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clendennon tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
Clendennon cracks DeVito with an open hand slap.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
DeVito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clendennon just manages to avoid it.
Clendennon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clendennon tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeVito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeVito looks to land a body kick but Clendennon moved away.
DeVito tries a head kick but it misses.
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clendennon moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeVito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes DeVito back into the cage.
Clendennon crunches a lovely knee into DeVito's ribcage.
Clendennon lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clendennon lands an uppercut.
DeVito misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVito misses with the head strike.
DeVito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeVito content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeVito managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
DeVito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now.
DeVito tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing DeVito back against the cage.
DeVito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clendennon's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeVito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Clendennon crunches a lovely knee into DeVito's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DeVito managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
DeVito misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeVito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
DeVito misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a damaging elbow.
Clendennon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
DeVito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clendennon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clendennon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clendennon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeVito takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVito takes an elbow to the temple.
Clendennon working DeVito over with knees to the body.
Clendennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Clendennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeVito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clendennon breaks the clinch.
DeVito keeps the fight on the outside.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
Clendennon lands a nice shot that snaps DeVito's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Clendennon lands a jab to DeVito's midsection.
DeVito sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body punch from Clendennon.
DeVito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clendennon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeVito misses with a looping left.
Clendennon throws a lazy right hand but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
Clendennon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a good cross that connects.
Clendennon swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon looks to land a body kick but DeVito moved away.
DeVito wants to land a leg kick but Clendennon is out of range.
Clendennon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeVito checks a low kick from Clendennon.
It looked like DeVito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Clendennon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clendennon wants to counter the offense by DeVito and move into the clinch position.
A jab from DeVito misses.
An inside leg kick lands from DeVito.
Clendennon throws a leg kick which misses DeVito's front leg but catches the back leg as DeVito tries to avoid it.
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVito moves away.
Clendennon tries to land a front kick but DeVito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVito is looking for a counter combo.
DeVito lands a nice shot to the body.
Clendennon thuds his right hand into DeVito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by DeVito.
Clendennon scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Clendennon.
Nice defenses there by Clendennon.
DeVito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a few strikes there.
Clendennon throws a hook but DeVito blocks it.
DeVito misses the body punch
and Clendennon counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clendennon blocks a head kick by DeVito.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that DeVito avoids nicely.
DeVito moves out of range as Clendennon throws a body kick.
DeVito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clendennon misses with a head kick.
Clendennon throws the kick towards the body but DeVito avoids it.
Clendennon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clendennon misses with a looping left.
DeVito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clendennon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Clendennon responds with a good body kick, but DeVito manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tries a low kick but Clendennon avoids it.
DeVito jabs Clendennon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Clendennon scores with a four punch combination!
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVito ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
DeVito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeVito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clendennon throws a push kick but DeVito slaps the foot to one side.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tommy DeVito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clendennon throws out a loose jab but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito is looking to counter punch.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but DeVito checks it.
Clendennon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito throws a shot from downtown. Clendennon moves away and avoids it.
Clendennon connects with a body shot that sends DeVito's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clendennon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clendennon misses with a few strikes there.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clendennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeVito misses with a head kick.
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
Clendennon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clendennon just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clendennon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon is the new featherweight champion!
Craig Clendennon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Park Jae Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell has chosen Anti by Mayhem as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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198 lbs
21 - 3 - 0 |
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191 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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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
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Jae Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles O Donnell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jae Sung throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Donnell.
Jae Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
Jae Sung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Donnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Donnell keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from O Donnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jae Sung throws a head kick but O Donnell moves out of range.
Jae Sung drops his hands momentarily and O Donnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Donnell misses the jab.
Jae Sung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jae Sung tries to counter with a takedown but O Donnell is quick to defend against it.
O Donnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jae Sung moves away.
Jae Sung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Donnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jae Sung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of O Donnell's head.
O Donnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jae Sung tries to clinch up.
Jae Sung misses with an uppercut. O Donnell saw that one coming.
Jae Sung throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jae Sung throws a chopping leg kick but O Donnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Donnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Park Jae Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donnell avoids the body shot from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jae Sung tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Jae Sung misses
and O Donnell counters with a nice leg kick.
Jae Sung avoids the body shot from O Donnell.
O Donnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Donnell cracks a nice hook into Jae Sung's ribs.
Jae Sung ducks right into an uppercut from O Donnell.
Jae Sung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Donnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jae Sung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jae Sung throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as O Donnell stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jae Sung follows into mount!
O Donnell is rocked!
It looks like Myles O Donnell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jae Sung wants to finish this one by submission but O Donnell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jae Sung.
O Donnell is still in real trouble! Can Jae Sung finish him?
O Donnell is trying to escape the mount but Jae Sung keeps good control and instead manages to take O Donnell's back.
O Donnell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jae Sung off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jae Sung is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jae Sung seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jae Sung is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. O Donnell is defending well though. Jae Sung let's go of the attempt for now.
Jae Sung controlling the position well here. O Donnell rolled but Jae Sung kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jae Sung working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
O Donnell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jae Sung patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
O Donnell prevents Jae Sung from getting a body triangle.
O Donnell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
O Donnell seems to have recovered his senses.
Jae Sung is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell trying to get back to his feet but Jae Sung is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Donnell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jae Sung.
O Donnell is trying to stand back up.
What can O Donnell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung is looking for a choke. O Donnell gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. O Donnell manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
O Donnell is looking to stand up but Jae Sung won't let him.
O Donnell preventing the sweep.
O Donnell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jae Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Donnell.
O Donnell misses with a low kick.
Jae Sung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from O Donnell misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jae Sung.
Jae Sung tries for a takedown but O Donnell circles away easily
and O Donnell counters with a good low kick that Jae Sung was not able to check.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jae Sung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jae Sung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jae Sung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Donnell.
O Donnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Jae Sung misses the target.
Jae Sung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from O Donnell.
Jae Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myles O Donnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Donnell tries to clinch but Jae Sung moves out of range.
Jae Sung throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Donnell to counter with a crisp jab.
O Donnell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jae Sung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jae Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
Jae Sung lands a jab to O Donnell's midsection.
Jae Sung throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Park Jae Sung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Myles O Donnell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Donnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Donnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jae Sung looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Our spies down at at Bruize Brothers inform us that O Donnell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jae Sung trying to control but O Donnell is working from the bottom.
Jae Sung stands and throws O Donnell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jae Sung wants to control but O Donnell is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell stops Jae Sung from passing to mount.
Jae Sung is looking to take a break and control but O Donnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jae Sung wants to control for a moment but O Donnell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jae Sung is looking to advance position but O Donnell won't allow it.
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.
Jae Sung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Donnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jae Sung trying to control from O Donnell's half guard. O Donnell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jae Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but O Donnell is retaining full guard.
O Donnell keeping moving, preventing Jae Sung from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Park Jae Sung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jae Sung advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jae Sung's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
O Donnell is refusing to be controlled, as Jae Sung sits in half guard.
Jae Sung tries to pass to full mount but O Donnell defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jae Sung doesn't manage to clinch there - O Donnell circles away.
Jae Sung fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
O Donnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Donnell duly obliges.
A punch lands to the side of Jae Sung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jae Sung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Donnell is out of range.
Jae Sung lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Jae Sung coming out on top.
Jae Sung digs a good body shot into O Donnell's ribs.
O Donnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Jae Sung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Donnell.
Jae Sung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Donnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jae Sung scrambles back to his feet.
Jae Sung connects with a jab.
Jae Sung sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks O Donnell to the ground! Jae Sung dives into full mount looking to finish!
Jae Sung trying to control but O Donnell is having none of it.
Jae Sung goes for an armbar but he's not got it… O Donnell turns into him and now he's in Jae Sung's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Jae Sung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Myles O Donnell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
O Donnell wants to stay close but Jae Sung steps back to make room for something. O Donnell seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Jae Sung and O Donnell drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Park Jae Sung!
During a confident post fight interview, Park Jae Sung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano has chosen The Mechanic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
186 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brenden Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt - Luciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abbott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Abbott goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Luciano cracks the inside of Abbott's front leg.
Luciano connects with a right hand. Abbott shakes it off.
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Luciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Abbott. Beautiful body shot.
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano cracks Abbott with a good jab.
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
Abbott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott prevents Luciano from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is trying to control but can't.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abbott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abbott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abbott is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Abbott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abbott.
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Abbott checks a leg kick.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Abbott avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Abbott.
Luciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Abbott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano moves out of range as Abbott throws a body kick.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Abbott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abbott throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abbott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Abbott slips a straight right by Luciano.
Abbott is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Luciano misses
and Abbott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Abbott misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abbott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abbott working the ground and pound from side control.
Luciano is trying to work for a sweep but Abbott has mounted him!
Luciano is trying to escape the mount.
Abbott controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to lock up and control but Abbott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Abbott has a good base and remains in mount.
Luciano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luciano is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brenden Abbott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abbott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abbott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abbott won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Abbott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Luciano wants to hit a switch here but Abbott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Luciano there!
Luciano tries to hold on but Abbott postures up.
Luciano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abbott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abbott trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Abbott has control of the leg.
Luciano is not content to let Abbott control the position.
Luciano gets back to full guard.
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Luciano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luciano can't keep his opponent in guard - Abbott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abbott is working away from the top position though.
Abbott throwing shots but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Abbott prevents Luciano from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abbott drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Abbott throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Abbott only half commits.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Luciano on his heels. He'll look to pass Luciano's guard now, I'm sure.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a couple of digs.
Abbott won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Luciano can't keep his opponent in guard - Abbott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Luciano is looking to control Abbott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luciano avoid being mounted?
Brenden Abbott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbott stalling away here and it's allowed Luciano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Luciano 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brenden Abbott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbott throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Abbott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abbott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luciano wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abbott connects with a nice short shot to Luciano's temple.
Abbott wants to take a breather but Luciano is having none of it.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Luciano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
Abbott is stalling in the full guard.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charlie Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abbott.
Abbott misses with a straight left.
Abbott throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abbott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Abbott moves his leg out of the way.
Abbott scores with a jab.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Charlie Luciano has been cut.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbott moves away.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano is looking to chop away at Abbott's legs.
Abbott tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abbott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abbott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Abbott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charlie Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbott motions for Luciano to come forward. Abbott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Abbott sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott lands a leg kick that knocks Luciano off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Abbott slips under a jab from Luciano.
Abbott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano is rocked!
Abbott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abbott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luciano is still in real trouble! Can Abbott finish him?
A big shot lands for Abbott! That's hurt Luciano! Will he recover? Abbott fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brenden Abbott!
An out of breath Brenden Abbott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Puckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waterson has chosen Oasis - Roll With It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Puckerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Con Waterson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puckerman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Puckerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waterson.
It looks like Noah Puckerman has been cut.
Puckerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterson counters with a thumping low kick.
Waterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puckerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puckerman is looking to clinch.
Waterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puckerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puckerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waterson at a distance.
Waterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Puckerman. That snapped Waterson's head back.
Waterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Puckerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterson moves away.
Waterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Puckerman will feel that in the morning.
Puckerman wants to clinch up but Waterson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterson connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Waterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Puckerman should have avoided that one.
Waterson throws a lazy right hand but Puckerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waterson connects with a body shot that sends Puckerman's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Waterson misses.
Puckerman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waterson's head backwards.
Puckerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterson.
Waterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Puckerman is wise to it.
Puckerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puckerman misses with a body shot.
Waterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puckerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puckerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waterson scores with a nice right hand.
Con Waterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterson.
Waterson misses with a body kick.
Waterson scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Puckerman.
Puckerman thuds a left hand into Waterson's body.
Puckerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waterson lands with a hook. Puckerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Waterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puckerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Waterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puckerman 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.
Puckerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puckerman scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman tries to clinch up.
Waterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puckerman.
A little feinted left hand from Puckerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Waterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Puckerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Waterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puckerman.
Puckerman takes a swing at Waterson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Waterson.
Waterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puckerman.
Puckerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waterson throws out the jab.
Puckerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterson misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Puckerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puckerman takes one to the side of the head.
Waterson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Waterson misses with a right hand
and Puckerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Puckerman scores with a nice right hand.
Waterson thuds his right hand into Puckerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Puckerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Waterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puckerman.
Waterson lands the left hand.
Puckerman swings widly with a right hand
so Waterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puckerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waterson's guard.
Puckerman wants to stand but Waterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puckerman wants to stand and escape but instead Waterson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Waterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Puckerman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puckerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterson.
Waterson misses with a double jab.
Oooooh!!! Waterson has knocked Puckerman down with a huge combo! Waterson steps away and waves a wobbly Puckerman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Puckerman is rocked!
Waterson tries to land a front kick but Puckerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Puckerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Waterson ducks under a wild hook from Puckerman.
Waterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waterson cracks Puckerman with a hook to the temple - Puckerman is on wobbly legs here! Waterson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Puckerman falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Waterson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Con Waterson!
Con Waterson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ufcowski jr misses.
Ufcowski jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jane walks into a left hand.
Ufcowski jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jane.
And Ufcowski jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Jane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ufcowski jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jane takes a swing at Ufcowski jr's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Jane's head coaches at Riddum Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ufcowski jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jane moves in looking to clinch but Ufcowski jr pushes him off.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jane's sensitive parts.
Patrick Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane connects with a right hand. Ufcowski jr shakes it off.
Jane looks to land a left hand but Ufcowski jr moved out of range nicely.
Ufcowski jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ufcowski jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr takes one on the button.
A jab from Jane misses.
Ufcowski jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ufcowski jr tries to bum rush Jane with a series of wild strikes but Jane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a left hand but Jane moved out of range nicely.
Ufcowski jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jane.
Jane throws a hook to the side of Ufcowski jr's head but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ufcowski jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Ufcowski jr.
The crowd cheers as Ufcowski jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jane doesn't seem phased though.
Ufcowski jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jane eats them both and turns towards Ufcowski jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ufcowski jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Jane tries to bum rush Ufcowski jr with a series of wild strikes but Ufcowski jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jane takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Jane's leg but Jane calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jane was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ufcowski jr somewhat.
Ufcowski jr tries a low kick but Jane avoids it.
Jane pushes Ufcowski jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Jane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ufcowski jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jane tries a body shot but Ufcowski jr blocks it.
Ufcowski jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Jane.
Ufcowski jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr looking to stall.
Jane prevents a body shot from Ufcowski jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ufcowski jr pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jane is looking to improve his position.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the action but Jane is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ufcowski jr stalling away here and it's allowed Jane to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Jane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr slips nicely into half guard.
Jane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ufcowski jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jane has time to react.
Jane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ufcowski jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Jane misses its intended target.
Ufcowski jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A right-left combo lands from Jane.
Ufcowski jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Jane.
Jane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ufcowski jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ufcowski jr scores with the left hand. Jane knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ufcowski jr takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane throwing a counter right hand but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Ufcowski jr misses.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr misses with a straight left.
Jane needs to keep his hands up - Ufcowski jr had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Jane misses with an uppercut. Ufcowski jr saw that one coming.
Jane throws an overhand right that lands on Ufcowski jr's shoulder, as Ufcowski jr tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the side of Jane's head but Jane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jane.
Jane slips a straight right by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Jane avoids it.
Ufcowski jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Jane slips the punch.
Jane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jane lands with an overhand left.
Jane looks to land a left hand but Ufcowski jr moved out of range nicely.
Ufcowski jr darts in looking for a takedown but Jane gets double underhooks and turns Ufcowski jr into the cage.
Jane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ufcowski jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Jane's guard.
Ufcowski jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ufcowski jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jane is keeping the position for now.
Ufcowski jr postures up in Jane's guard and throws a big left but Jane blocks it.
Ufcowski jr throwing strikes from guard but Jane blocks nicely.
Jane working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patrick Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Jane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ufcowski jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jane, right into the meat.
Ufcowski jr is looking to land body kicks.
Jane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ufcowski jr tries to work over Jane's front leg with a kick but Jane checks it.
Jane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jane misses with a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr with the counter takedown but Jane avoids it easily.
Jane misses with a straight right.
Ufcowski jr feints the counter takedown.
Jane drops his hands momentarily and Ufcowski jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jane takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Jane misses its intended target.
Jane throws the left hand but Ufcowski jr avoids the punch easily.
Ufcowski jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jane scores with a hook to the body. Ufcowski jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ufcowski jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr cracks the inside of Jane's front leg.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Jane slips the punch.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jane scores with a leg kick.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufcowski jr.
Jane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ufcowski jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufcowski jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ufcowski jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jane defends it well.
Ufcowski jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ufcowski jr throws a push kick but Jane slaps the foot to one side.
Jane misses the jab.
A slow jab from Jane misses its intended target.
Ufcowski jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Jane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ufcowski jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ufcowski jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Jane misses its target.
Jane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Jane misses its intended target.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jane misses with an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but Jane moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jane misses the target.
Jane misses the jab.
Jane looks to land a left hand but Ufcowski jr moved out of range nicely.
Jane throws a shot from downtown. Ufcowski jr moves away and avoids it.
Jane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws an off balance right hand
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ufcowski jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Ufcowski jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the side of Jane's head but Jane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ufcowski jr swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jane misses the shot to the body.
Jane tries to clinch up.
Jane throws a lazy right hand but Ufcowski jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jane misses with a hook. Ufcowski jr ducked under it nicely.
Jane is looking to clinch but Ufcowski jr is avoiding it.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ufcowski jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ufcowski jr.
Jane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jane checks a low kick from Ufcowski jr.
A jab from Jane misses.
Ufcowski jr thumps Jane with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ufcowski jr at a distance.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook. Jane ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane throws a jab when Ufcowski jr was well out of range.
Ufcowski jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ufcowski jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jane!
Ufcowski jr misses with the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow but Jane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the action but Jane is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr wants to take a breather but Jane manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ufcowski jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ufcowski jr controlling from the top position.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Patrick Jane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Jane as Ufcowski jr shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ufcowski jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ufcowski jr ducks under a wild hook from Jane.
Jane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ufcowski jr can pounce on him.
Jane throws an overhand right that lands on Ufcowski jr's shoulder, as Ufcowski jr tries to avoid the shot.
Jane scores with a jab to the body.
Ufcowski jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ufcowski jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ufcowski jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ufcowski jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jane can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ufcowski jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ufcowski jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Jane.
Ufcowski jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ufcowski jr misses.
Jane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ufcowski jr.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Ufcowski jr.
Jane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ufcowski jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Jane keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jane has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ufcowski jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jane.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ufcowski jr backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ufcowski jr.
Jane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Jane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Jane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ufcowski jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jane.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jane throws a punch but it's blocked by Ufcowski jr.
Jane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ufcowski jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Jane fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ufcowski jr.
A short uppercut from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr avoiding damage as Jane throws knees to the body.
Patrick Jane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ufcowski jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ufcowski jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ufcowski jr breaks from the clinch.
Ufcowski jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jane's shoulder, as Jane tries to avoid the shot.
Jane looks to throw the jab but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
Jane throws a looping overhand right but Ufcowski jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ufcowski jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ufcowski jr needs to keep his hands up - Jane had a free shot at his head there.
Ufcowski jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ufcowski jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane doesn't manage to clinch there - Ufcowski jr circles away.
Ufcowski jr tries to score with a low kick but Jane moves his leg out of the way.
Ufcowski jr misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr connects with a single shot there.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jane blocks a jab.
Jane throws a lazy right hand but Ufcowski jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jane misses.
Jab by Ufcowski jr.
A cross from Jane lands.
Jane misses the jab.
Jane misses with a hook. Ufcowski jr ducked under it nicely.
Ufcowski jr feints the counter takedown.
Ufcowski jr misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ufcowski jr misses with a looping left.
Ufcowski jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ufcowski jr moves away from the strike by Jane.
Ufcowski jr blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Ufcowski jr misses its intended target.
Jane lands a jab to Ufcowski jr's midsection.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Jane as he checks the leg kick.
Jane misses with a hook.
Ufcowski jr dips to his left and cracks Jane with an uppercut!
Jane moves out of range as Ufcowski jr strikes.
A big right from Jane misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane misses with a leg kick.
Jane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jane connects with a leg kick. Ufcowski jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Ufcowski jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ufcowski jr misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Jane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Jane.
Jane connects with a body shot that sends Ufcowski jr's belly button to the back.
Ufcowski jr looks to throw the jab but Jane is out of range.
Jane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jane throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Ufcowski jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
A jab from Ufcowski jr misses.
Jane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patrick Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane slips a straight right by Ufcowski jr.
Jane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufcowski jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jane missing with a left hand there. Ufcowski jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Jane as he connects with a hook.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr swings widly with a right hand
and Jane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ufcowski jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufcowski jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ufcowski jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jane blocks a head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Jane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ufcowski jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Jane counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr swings for the body but Jane moves out of range.
A big right from Ufcowski jr misses.
Jane scores with a nice head shot.
Ufcowski jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jane.
Ufcowski jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jane.
Jane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ufcowski jr backs up against the cage.
It looks like Pawel Ufcowski jr has been cut.
Jane instigates a clinch.
Jane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufcowski jr can't find room to land a body shot as Jane controls the action.
Jane blocks a body shot from Ufcowski jr.
A shot in the inside from Jane.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr jumps into guard, dragging Jane to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ufcowski jr is on top in guard.
Jane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Jane has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Jane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ufcowski jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Jane!
Patrick Jane retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Patrick Jane thanked SP Ultimate Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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