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CEFC 111 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Longhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Longhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Mood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhall throws the kick towards the body but Mood avoids it.
Mood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Longhall.
Mood shoots in and drives through. Longhall sprawls well.
Mood dodges the punch combination from Longhall.
Longhall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longhall defends it well.
Mood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Longhall was covering up waiting for the punch and Mood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mood wants to control from the top but Longhall keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mood tries to free his leg and advance position but Longhall is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhall keeping moving, preventing Mood from controlling successfully.
Longhall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mood is one step ahead there.
Mood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mood tries to free his leg and advance position but Longhall is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Longhall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Mood.
No luck for Mood with that takedown attempt.
Mood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longhall defends it nicely.
As Mood tries to get set, Longhall tries to push him back and clinch up but Mood manages to avoid the attempt.
Longhall gets a clinch.
Longhall stops a takedown attempt from Mood.
Mood looking for a takedown.
Mood can't get the takedown.
Longhall is pressed up against the cage. Mood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Longhall down to the mat. Longhall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Longhall sprawls well. Longhall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mood gets slowly back to his feet.
Longhall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mood shoots for a takedown but Longhall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Longhall.
Longhall moves into the clinch.
Longhall gets underhooks to prevent Mood's takedown attempt.
Longhall lands a nice elbow.
Mood wants a takedown.
Mood looks winded!
Longhall breaks the clinch.
Longhall drops Mood with a beautiful combination! Mood stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Longhall is looking for the KO!
Mood is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mood is still on wobbly legs! Can Longhall finish him?
Longhall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longhall throws a right hand that Mood ducks under and follows up with a left that Mood also avoids with ease.
Mood seems to have recovered his senses.
Mood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longhall defends well and Mood ends up having to push Longhall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Longhall pinned against the cage. Longhall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Longhall avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Longhall misses.
Mood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mood fails with a takedown attempt.
Longhall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mood shoots in and drives through. Longhall sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Longhall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Longhall stuffs the takedown attempt from Mood. Mood gets slowly back to his feet.
Longhall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Longhall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Longhall moves into the clinch successfully.
Longhall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Longhall quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longhall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mood.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mood is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhall tries to get to full guard but Mood has control of the leg.
Longhall won't allow Mood to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Longhall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mood controlling the action here.
Longhall is trying to stand up here but Mood is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longhall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood stalling away here and it's allowed Longhall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mood passes into half guard.
Longhall is concentrating on defense, preventing Mood from advancing position.
Mood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longhall keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mood slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mood is looking to advance position but Longhall won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longhall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Mood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mood fails with the takedown.
Mood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longhall circles away.
Jake Longhall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Mood.
Mood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Longhall pinned against the cage. Longhall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Longhall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mood eats them both and turns towards Longhall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longhall misses with a series of wild punches.
Mood fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhall connects with a looping right hand.
Mood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mood slips a jab and a cross from Longhall.
Mood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Longhall as he avoids it easily.
Longhall tries to bum rush Mood with a series of wild strikes but Mood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mood is defended easily by Longhall.
Longhall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jake Longhall is winning the standup battle so far.
Longhall lands a left and a right that send Mood crashing to the mat, dazed. Longhall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Longhall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mood can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longhall misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longhall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Longhall throws a nice looking combination but Mood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Longhall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Longhall sprawls well. Longhall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mood gets slowly back to his feet.
Mood moves forwards but Longhall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longhall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mood tries for a takedown but Longhall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Longhall throws a quick counter head kick but Mood was just out of range.
Mood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longhall throws a sloppy head kick and Mood moves out of range easily.
Longhall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longhall moves into range and clinches up with Mood.
Longhall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longhall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Longhall avoids it really well and circles away.
Mood fails with the takedown.
Mood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longhall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longhall tries to bum rush Mood with a series of wild strikes but Mood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longhall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longhall lands a left and a right that send Mood crashing to the mat, dazed. Longhall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Longhall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longhall tries to get out of the position.
Mood trying to control from half guard but Longhall is working away.
Longhall wants to get back to his feet.
Longhall is controlling Mood's trapped leg to prevent Mood from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Longhall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longhall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Longhall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javid Dudkins Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Javid Dudkins Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudkins Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Despite the aggression on Dudkins Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evans tries to sprawl but Dudkins Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dudkins Jr stands up out of the half guard.
Dudkins Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Evans's guard.
Dudkins Jr gets to his feet. Evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evans tries to clinch up but Dudkins Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudkins Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Dudkins Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Dudkins Jr into the cage.
Dudkins Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudkins Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dudkins Jr's guard.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dudkins Jr's guard.
Dudkins Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up in Dudkins Jr's guard and throws a big left but Dudkins Jr blocks it.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dudkins Jr wriggles free and stands up.
Dudkins Jr missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudkins Jr scores with a takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans wants to stand but Dudkins Jr is controlling the position.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudkins Jr's guard.
Dudkins Jr wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Dudkins Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dudkins Jr pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudkins Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudkins Jr decides to return to a standing position.
Dudkins Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dudkins Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudkins Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Evans on his heels. He'll look to pass Evans's guard now, I'm sure.
Evans is working an open guard so Dudkins Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dudkins Jr looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but Dudkins Jr drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudkins Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dudkins Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Dudkins Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Dudkins Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Evans. That one must have hurt.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudkins Jr gets a double leg takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dudkins Jr gets to his feet. Evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans rushes Dudkins Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudkins Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
James Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javid Dudkins Jr.
Dudkins Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dudkins Jr stands up.
A solid body kick from Evans.
Dudkins Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudkins Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javid Dudkins Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dudkins Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Dudkins Jr ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Dudkins Jr shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Evans.
Dudkins Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dudkins Jr is in Evans's guard.
Dudkins Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dudkins Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudkins Jr stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Dudkins Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Dudkins Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dudkins Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudkins Jr is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javid Dudkins Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudkins Jr as Evans tries to tie him up.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans lands an elbow that stopped Dudkins Jr in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Javid Dudkins Jr has been cut.
Evans'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.
Dudkins Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dudkins Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Dudkins Jr won't allow it.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Dudkins Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans landing knees to the head.
Dudkins Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Dudkins Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dudkins Jr.
Evans is looking to counter the offense by Dudkins Jr and move into the clinch.
James Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudkins Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans lands a high kick!
Evans wants to clinch up but Dudkins Jr keeps it at a distance.
Dudkins Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudkins Jr circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Dudkins Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dudkins Jr with that takedown attempt.
Dudkins Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Dudkins Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudkins Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudkins Jr shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans is looking to clinch but Dudkins Jr is avoiding it.
James Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dudkins Jr.
Dudkins Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dudkins Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dudkins Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Evans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evans jumps guard.
Dudkins Jr stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Dudkins Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Dudkins Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands with a hook. Dudkins Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javid Dudkins Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudkins Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dudkins Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudkins Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudkins Jr gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
Dudkins Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dudkins Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dudkins Jr stands up and beckons Evans to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans tries to clinch up but Dudkins Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudkins Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Dudkins Jr is controlling him well.
Dudkins Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dudkins Jr escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudkins Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Dudkins Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dudkins Jr decides to stand up.
Evans tries to clinch up but Dudkins Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudkins Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Dudkins Jr ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudkins Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javid Dudkins Jr.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans closes the distance and pushes Dudkins Jr back into the cage.
Evans pulls Dudkins Jr into guard.
Dudkins Jr wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Evans pushes Dudkins Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudkins Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dudkins Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudkins Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudkins Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Evans.
Dudkins Jr looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but Dudkins Jr drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dudkins Jr stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Dudkins Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Dudkins Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dudkins Jr decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudkins Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Evans on his heels. He'll look to pass Evans's guard now, I'm sure.
Dudkins Jr stands and steps away. Evans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dudkins Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Evans was covering up waiting for the punch and Dudkins Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dudkins Jr gets to his feet. Evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dudkins Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javid Dudkins Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dudkins 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javid Dudkins Jr!
Javid Dudkins Jr gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unikeko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gesaffelstein - Opr. Heed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gentlelman. Mongolia Heed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
19 - 23 - 0 |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unikeko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Unikeko's guard.
Heed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unikeko is keeping the position for now.
Heed stays in close to Unikeko's body and controls the position.
Unikeko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unikeko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed keeping moving, preventing Unikeko from controlling successfully.
Unikeko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unikeko being controlled here momentarily.
Heed trying to keep a closed guard but Unikeko is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Unikeko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Unikeko wants to clinch up but Heed keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Heed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Touko Unikeko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unikeko clinches up against the cage.
Unikeko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unikeko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unikeko lands an uppercut.
Unikeko just leaning against Heed, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unikeko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed takes an elbow to the temple.
Unikeko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unikeko lands a right hand.
Unikeko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Unikeko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
Unikeko lands with a left to the head.
Unikeko prevents the takedown attempt.
Unikeko lands an elbow inside.
Unikeko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unikeko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Touko Unikeko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongolia Heed.
Unikeko is pushing Heed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unikeko controlling the action here for a moment.
Unikeko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Come on Unikeko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Unikeko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unikeko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unikeko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Unikeko tries to land knees in the clinch but Heed avoids the damage to the body.
Unikeko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Unikeko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Unikeko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Unikeko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Unikeko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Unikeko prevents Heed from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed is looking to improve his position.
Unikeko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Unikeko works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Unikeko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Unikeko throwing strikes here but Heed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Unikeko working for a submission but Heed is keeping him at bay.
Unikeko controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heed can do to turn this around?
Unikeko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unikeko lands a big elbow.
Unikeko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Heed can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Heed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unikeko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unikeko controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed tries to hold on but Unikeko pushes him away.
Unikeko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Heed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Heed!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unikeko trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Unikeko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Unikeko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heed shapes to counter with a head kick.
Unikeko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Unikeko lands with a cross.
Unikeko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Unikeko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heed wants to advance to full mount but Unikeko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Heed trying to control but Unikeko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heed wants to control from the top but Unikeko keeps moving.
Unikeko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Unikeko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heed looking to control.
Touko Unikeko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Unikeko slips nicely into half guard.
Unikeko controlling the pace.
Heed trying to control but Unikeko postures up.
Heed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heed is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Unikeko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Unikeko tries to clinch but Heed moves out of range.
Heed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Unikeko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Unikeko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Unikeko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, Unikeko seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mongolia Heed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Unikeko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Unikeko 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Unikeko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mackaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Maure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maure moves out of range of the body kick.
Maure keeps the fight on the outside.
Maure tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mackaye manages to circle out of the way.
Mackaye has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maure is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maure scores with a nice body kick.
Mackaye misses with a body shot.
Maure shoots in and gets a takedown into Mackaye's guard.
Maure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maure trying to control but Mackaye is working from the bottom.
Maure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mackaye looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mackaye looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mackaye!
Maure lands a little strike from the bottom.
Mackaye laying and praying for a moment but Maure takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackaye throws a strike but Maure manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Mackaye tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Maure!
Our winner, Dan Maure, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Split Rush!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush fails with the takedown.
Corleone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Corleone, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Corleone misses the target.
Rush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corleone pinned against the cage. Corleone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vito Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Split Rush.
Rush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt - Corleone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Split Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush shoots and misses
and Corleone counters with a straight right hand.
Rush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corleone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corleone wants it to stay on the feet.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Corleone tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corleone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corleone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rush darts in looking for a takedown but Corleone gets double underhooks and turns Rush into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rush.
Corleone throws a shot from downtown. Rush moves away and avoids it.
Corleone gets caught napping as Rush dives in and scores a takedown. Corleone manages to retain guard.
Corleone trying to control the position.
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rush defends well.
Corleone has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rush should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Corleone has tightened it up now! Rush should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vito Corleone!
In his post fight interview, Vito Corleone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. Simmons has chosen Sound of MAdness - Shinedown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Simmons!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serget dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serget accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serget trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Serget is proving a slippery customer.
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serget gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simmons looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Serget is defending well. Simmons quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Serget has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Simmons celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Simmons!
John Simmons very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickon Stark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Edilhson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Edilhson checks a leg kick nicely.
Edilhson clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Edilhson is controlling him.
Our sources have told us that Edilhson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Edilhson has him pressed against the cage.
Edilhson lands an elbow inside that Stark shrugs off.
Edilhson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edilhson.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Edilhson slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Edilhson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edilhson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to stand and escape but Edilhson is having none of it.
Edilhson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stark is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stark is not content to let Edilhson control the position.
Edilhson misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Edilhson crashes against the mat.
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.
Stark is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edilhson wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edilhson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edilhson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Edilhson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edilhson.
Stark wants to stand up but Edilhson is controlling him.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Edilhson slips an elbow through the middle.
Edilhson advances position into side control!
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Edilhson is dominant here and he's now got Stark's back!
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Stark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Edilhson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stark grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Edilhson wants to control but Stark manages to buck him off and is now in Edilhson's guard! Nice work there by Stark!
Stark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edilhson's guard.
Edilhson has control of Stark's left arm, preventing Stark from doing any damage.
Edilhson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark wants to stand but Edilhson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edilhson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Stark tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Edilhson manages to move to mount!
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmundo Edilhson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edilhson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Stark really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Edilhson content just to control the position here.
Edilhson with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Edilhson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
Edilhson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson with good strikes from the mount here!
Stark is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Edilhson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stark squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Edilhson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stark's face.
Edilhson trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Stark is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stark looks a forlorn figure.
Edilhson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Edilhson landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Stark really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Edilhson raining down shots from the mount!
Stark is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stark's face.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Edilhson finish him?
Edilhson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Stark bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Edilhson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmundo Edilhson!
Edmundo Edilhson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaBeouf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Riptide. Van Kirkland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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180 cm
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164 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf throws a right hand that misses
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
LaBeouf throws an off balance right hand
and Van Kirkland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland flicks out a counter leg kick but LaBeouf steps away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Kirkland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Kirkland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBeouf is defended easily by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by LaBeouf as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaBeouf's sensitive parts.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LaBeouf tries to land a leg kick but Van Kirkland saw it coming and moves away.
LaBeouf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Kirkland avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf scores with a jab. Van Kirkland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf moves forwards but Van Kirkland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaBeouf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combo that has Van Kirkland backing up. Van Kirkland nods at LaBeouf to acknowledge the strikes.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland looks to land a body kick but LaBeouf moved away.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LaBeouf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LaBeouf throws a big right hand that misses.
LaBeouf stopping the sweep attempt from Van Kirkland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Kirkland is on top in guard.
LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Kirkland defends well.
LaBeouf working for a triangle but Van Kirkland defends it easily.
LaBeouf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Kirkland trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LaBeouf manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
LaBeouf stands and steps away. Van Kirkland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaBeouf.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick.
LaBeouf defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Van Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Van Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaBeouf lands a two punch combo.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and LaBeouf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Kirkland's knee momentarily.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by LaBeouf - just one landing.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland jabs at LaBeouf's body.
Van Kirkland with a hook.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Kirkland swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf dives in and grabs Van Kirkland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Kirkland pushes down on LaBeouf's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Van Kirkland.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice body punch.
Van Kirkland jabs at LaBeouf's body.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as LaBeouf blocks the leg kick.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaBeoufs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LaBeouf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LaBeouf misses with a looping right.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
LaBeouf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Kirkland back to the cage. LaBeouf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaBeouf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LaBeouf misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Kirkland's waist but Van Kirkland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
LaBeouf throws a lazy right hand but Van Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Van Kirkland is predictable there
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf misses with a right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Kirkland's half guard.
LaBeouf tries to pass to full mount but Van Kirkland defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Kirkland's head.
Van Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaBeouf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf wants to take a breather but Van Kirkland is having none of it.
Van Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaBeouf is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LaBeouf wants to pass to mount but Van Kirkland is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Van Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Kirkland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Kirkland throws a lazy head kick
and LaBeouf counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Kirkland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaBeouf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBeouf counters with a straight right hand.
Van Kirkland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaBeouf misses with a hook. Van Kirkland ducked under it nicely.
LaBeouf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LaBeouf throwing a counter right hand but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
LaBeouf checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Kirkland but Van Kirkland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild combination.
LaBeouf throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland lands a slapping body shot.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Kirkland at a distance.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands with a straight right. Van Kirkland didn't see that one coming.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a sloppy right hand. LaBeouf should have avoided that one.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Van Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but LaBeouf slaps the foot to one side.
LaBeouf throws a big counter combination but Van Kirkland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Kirkland quickly recovers to half guard.
LaBeouf misses with a head shot. Van Kirkland uses the momentum to regain guard.
LaBeouf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Kirkland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaBeouf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
Van Kirkland wants to sweep here but LaBeouf controlling him for the moment.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LaBeouf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Kirkland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Kirkland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vladimir Van Kirkland just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but LaBeouf saw it coming and moves away.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head but LaBeouf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but LaBeouf moved away.
Van Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
LaBeouf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Kirkland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick from LaBeouf.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Kirkland but Van Kirkland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a nice cross.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf digs a good body shot into Van Kirkland's ribs.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
LaBeouf tries to counter with a takedown but Van Kirkland is quick to defend against it.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut. Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
LaBeouf walks into a stiff left hand from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
Van Kirkland connects with a jab.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
LaBeouf throws a nice head kick!
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland digs a good body shot into LaBeouf's ribs.
Van Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Van Kirkland tries to land a front kick but LaBeouf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBeouf lands a jab.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Van Kirkland avoids it well.
Van Kirkland feints a counter leg kick.
Van Kirkland slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf shoots for a takedown but Van Kirkland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Van Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but LaBeouf moved out of range nicely.
LaBeouf is looking for a counter combo.
Van Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaBeouf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Kirkland's hands.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Kirkland lands an overhand right.
LaBeouf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaBeouf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaBeouf throwing strikes but missing.
LaBeouf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland is trying to keep LaBeouf in close.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Van Kirkland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland 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 LaBeouf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaBeouf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
LaBeouf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland slips a jab from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Van Kirkland scores with a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland cracks LaBeouf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland works LaBeouf's body with a nice hook.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Kirkland lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes one to the chin there.
LaBeouf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Van Kirkland takes one on the button.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaBeouf closes the distance and clinches up with Van Kirkland, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes Van Kirkland against the cage but Van Kirkland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf throws an elbow that misses. Van Kirkland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaBeouf's guard. Nice move by Van Kirkland!
Shia LaBeouf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Van Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Van Kirkland tries to free his leg and advance position but LaBeouf is retaining full guard.
LaBeouf tries to strike from the bottom.
LaBeouf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaBeouf wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LaBeouf is trying to keep Van Kirkland in close.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Van Kirkland from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf looking for a guillotine here but Van Kirkland defends easily.
Van Kirkland trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
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.
LaBeouf wants to improve his position but instead Van Kirkland has moved into half guard.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LaBeouf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Kirkland is working away from the top position though.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Kirkland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaBeouf defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but LaBeouf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Van Kirkland.
I've got Van Kirkland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland is the new lightweight champion!
Vladimir Van Kirkland bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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