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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Porsche Valeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Redert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porsche Valeron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matty Redert's chin.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Porsche Valeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matty Redert!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redert moves away from the strike by Valeron.
Redert looks to score with a jab to the body but Valeron is just out of range.
Valeron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valeron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP in the buildup to the fight.
Redert wants to slow Valeron down by chopping away at his legs.
Redert is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redert.
Valeron loads up on a big right hand but Redert slips the punch.
Valeron tries to land a front kick but Redert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redert throws a head kick but Valeron moves out of range.
Valeron avoids a kick to the body.
Redert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valeron misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Valeron.
Valeron blocks a low kick nicely.
Redert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Valeron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Redert.
The fighters circling - Valeron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valeron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redert.
Valeron throws a looping overhand right but Redert ducks down to avoid it.
Redert loads up on a big right hand but Valeron slips the punch.
Redert throws a head kick but Valeron moves out of range.
Redert misses with an uppercut
enabling Valeron to counter with a crisp jab.
Valeron misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Redert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redert. Valeron shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Redert, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redert's corner calls for a 1-2. Redert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redert scores with a head kick.
Matty Redert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redert tries a head kick but it misses.
Redert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valeron misses with a body kick.
Valeron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valeron just misses with a punch to the body.
Valeron moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRedert.
Redert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valeron lands a head shot.
Redert checks a low kick from Valeron.
Redert wants to counter with a clinch but Valeron pushes him away.
Valeron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redert blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valeron.
Redert scores with a nice head shot.
Redert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valeron.
Valeron is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redert lands a hook that snaps the head of Valeron backwards.
Redert misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valeron.
Valeron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valeron takes a swing at Redert's ribcage but misses.
Redert steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Redert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redert throws a head kick that misses.
Redert blocks a head kick by Valeron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redert misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valeron throws out a leg kick but Redert moves out of range and Valeron only half commits.
Redert looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Redert misses
and Valeron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Redert misses
and Valeron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redert dips to his left and cracks Valeron with an uppercut!
Valeron throws a leg kick but Redert moved away.
Redert throws a head kick but Valeron moves out of range.
Redert lands a really nice looking cross but Valeron seems unphased.
Redert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redert looks to land a body kick but Valeron moved away.
Valeron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redert staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Redert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matty Redert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valeron throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Redert to counter with a crisp jab.
Redert staying out of range there.
Valeron throws a poor cross that misses
letting Redert counter with a right hand.
Oh Valeron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valeron seems to have got his legs back now.
Redert moves out of range as Valeron strikes.
A nice combination there by Valeron.
Redert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redert blocks a leg kick.
Valeron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redert throws a chopping leg kick but Valeron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valeron misses with a body punch
and Redert counters with a head kick that drops Valeron to the mat! Valeron scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valeron takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Redert misses.
Valeron throws a quick counter kick to the body but Redert avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redert.
Redert connects with a jab.
Redert cracks Valeron with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Valeron tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Redert pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Valeron is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matty Redert!
A relieved looking Matty Redert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Kermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantine Kermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Briggs tries to bum rush Kermit with a series of wild strikes but Kermit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kermit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jax Briggs has been cut.
Kermit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kermit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Briggs takes one on the button.
Kermit seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kermit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Briggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kermit connects with a single shot there.
Kermit lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Jax Briggs's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Briggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Constantine Kermit has been cut.
Briggs tries to clinch up but Kermit circles away and keeps his distance.
Briggs tries to clinch up.
Kermit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Briggs.
Briggs tries to clinch up but Kermit circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermit dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
Jax Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kermit - that will leave a mark!
Kermit lands a front kick.
Briggs looks winded!
Kermit throws a nice head kick!
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kermit is just out of range.
Constantine Kermit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kermit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kermit moves in close and cracks Briggs with a massive right hand! Briggs, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kermit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Constantine Kermit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodey Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtek Dur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jodey Perry 's chin.
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150 lbs
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179 cm
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Dur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jodey Perry !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dur did well to prevent Perry getting side control.
Dur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perry pulls his head out easily.
Perry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dur tries to roll over but Perry keeps him under control.
Dur is pressing down on Perry 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dur wants to stand and escape but Perry is having none of it.
Perry is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dur has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Perry is looking to defend but Dur has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Perry ! Dur pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Perry taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wojtek Dur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riza Rakija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakija comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rakija kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Renato Laranga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Riza Rakija's chin.
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167 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato Laranga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Riza Rakija!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranga is looking to land body kicks.
Laranga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rakija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laranga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakija.
Laranga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laranga throws a low kick but Rakija avoids it.
Riza Rakija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranga throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rakija.
Nice shot by Rakija.
Laranga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rakija fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laranga, pushing him back against the cage.
Laranga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rakija backwards.
Rakija blocking some punches.
Laranga blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rakija throws an elbow but misses.
Rakija is stalling here.
Rakija pushes Laranga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rakija lands a hook that snaps the head of Laranga backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranga takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakija lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laranga backwards.
Laranga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rakija landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rakija unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laranga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rakija leaning against his opponent.
Rakija working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laranga pulls guard.
Laranga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rakija trying to control but Laranga is working from the bottom.
Laranga wants to sweep but no luck.
Laranga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakija is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakija forces his way into half guard.
Laranga is refusing to be controlled, as Rakija sits in half guard.
Rakija is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Laranga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laranga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakija moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Laranga has worked his arm free - good work by Laranga!
Rakija tries to advance to mount but Laranga denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranga manages to get back to half guard.
Rakija is trying for a kimura here. Laranga looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rakija wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riza Rakija!
After winning the bout, Riza Rakija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Jel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Jan Van Gompel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtek Jel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Jel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henk Jan Van Gompel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jel scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gompel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck for Van Gompel with that takedown attempt.
Jel drives through with a takedown into Van Gompel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Van Gompel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jel is looking to defend but Van Gompel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jel! Van Gompel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henk Jan Van Gompel!
A less than humble Henk Jan Van Gompel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Canuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Fall Out Boy - Irresistible . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obi Canuel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canuel slips a straight right by Shaw.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Canuel moved out of range nicely.
Canuel connects with a leg kick. Shaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Canuel misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Canuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obi Canuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canuel throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Canuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Canuel.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Canuel throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Canuel manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Canuel misses with the body kick
and Shaw counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw scores with a head kick. Canuel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shaw cracks Canuel with a good jab.
Canuel misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel jabs at Shaw's body.
Canuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canuel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canuel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw motions for Canuel to come forward. Shaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canuel tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw throws a jab when Canuel was well out of range.
Shaw throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canuel 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canuel lands a front kick.
Canuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canuel throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaw throws a counter high kick but Canuel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shaw throws a body punch but Canuel moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canuel blocks a jab.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Canuel checks it.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canuel misses with a head kick.
Canuel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Canuel's front leg but catches the back leg as Canuel tries to avoid it.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Canuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canuel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Canuel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Canuel throws a low kick but Shaw avoids it.
Canuel misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaw throws a low kick, looking for Canuel's leg but Canuel calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Canuel manages to avoid it.
Canuel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canuel looks to throw a body kick
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Canuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw scores with a head kick.
Canuel misses with a leg kick
and Canuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Canuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canuel connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaw misses with a hook to the body
and Canuel counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Canuel misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Canuel moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw checks a low kick from Canuel.
It looked like Shaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canuel.
Canuel misses with a head kick.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canuel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Shaw.
Canuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Canuel.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canuel.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.
Canuel misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canuel.
Canuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Mick Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Canuel throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Canuel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canuel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaw throws a quick counter head kick but Canuel was just out of range.
Canuel avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Canuel misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a three punch combo that has Canuel backing up. Canuel nods at Shaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaw misses with a body kick.
Canuel blocks a leg kick.
Canuel throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canuel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Shaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shaw throws a head kick but Canuel moves out of range.
Canuel wants to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canuel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Canuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaw throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Canuel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Canuel throws out a leg kick but Shaw moves out of range and Canuel only half commits.
A big left from Canuel misses.
Canuel throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Canuel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaw checks it well.
Canuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Canuel.
Canuel scores with a nice head shot.
Canuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Canuel tries to land a body kick
and Canuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuel lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaw 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.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. Canuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canuel throws a lazy body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canuel avoids the body shot from Shaw.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Canuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canuel scores with a kick to the body.
Canuel checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaw.
Shaw throws a body punch but Canuel moves out of range.
Canuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canuel on the side of the head.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuel slips under a jab from Shaw.
Mick Shaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Canuel misses with a body shot.
Canuel slips a jab from Shaw.
It seemed like Canuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Canuel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Canuel moves forwards but Shaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canuel lands a head kick. Shaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaw checks a leg kick.
Canuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Canuel throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Canuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canuel cracks Shaw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shaw throws a low kick but Canuel moves out of range easily.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCanuel.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Canuel pushes Shaw away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Canuel.
Canuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canuel finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Shaw is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Canuel engages and cracks Shaw with a massive lead left hook - Shaw tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Canuel is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Canuel!
Obi Canuel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argos Vasilakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbossa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 5 Pirate Myths That Actually Are True. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vasilakis's choice of entrance music: Captain Jack!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geoffrey Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argos Vasilakis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa throws a wild body kick that Vasilakis sees coming a mile off.
Barbossa sets himself, and Vasilakis steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbossa avoids it this time.
Barbossa connects with a crisp jab.
Vasilakis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbossa. That did some damage!
Barbossa feints and then cracks Vasilakis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilakis down.
Vasilakis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasilakis. That's going to slow Barbossa down.
Barbossa tries to land a front kick but Vasilakis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilakis wants to counter with a clinch but Barbossa pushes him away.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Vasilakis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilakis shoots in but Barbossa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbossa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbossa takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasilakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilakis blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Vasilakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Vasilakis to work.
Vasilakis wants to stall.
Barbossa stalls.
Vasilakis pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasilakis has Barbossa pressed against the cage.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbossa is defending well.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa digs a right hand into Vasilakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasilakis's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis working aggressively here.
Barbossa is leaning against Vasilakis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbossa tries to throw a body punch but Vasilakis avoids it by throwing Barbossa back against the cage.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Barbossa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasilakis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbossa prevents it.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argos Vasilakis.
Vasilakis lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbossa leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Barbossa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vasilakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilakis tries for a takedown but Barbossa manages to get underhooks.
Barbossa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis looking to stall.
Barbossa stalls.
Vasilakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilakis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasilakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbossa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vasilakis can turn it around.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barbossa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barbossa scores with a shot to the side of Vasilakis's head.
Barbossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilakis wants to stall.
Vasilakis can't find room to land a body shot as Barbossa controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilakis fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilakis tries to throw a body punch but Barbossa avoids it by throwing Vasilakis back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Vasilakis improves position.
Vasilakis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbossa letting Vasilakis take a breather here.
Vasilakis takes a shot to the head.
Vasilakis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barbossa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barbossa motions for Vasilakis to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilakis tries to counter with a clinch but Barbossa shakes him off and moves away.
Vasilakis moves out of range of the body kick from Barbossa.
Vasilakis wants to counter the offense by Barbossa and move into the clinch position.
Barbossa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis misses with a hook.
Barbossa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilakis is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Vasilakis is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Barbossa fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilakis is defended easily by Barbossa.
Barbossa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasilakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasilakis throws a right hand that Barbossa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbossa also avoids with ease.
Barbossa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasilakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbossa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbossa slips a jab from Vasilakis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilakis misses with a kick to the body.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilakis can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Barbossa finds it's target.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilakis ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Vasilakis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Vasilakis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasilakis blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbossa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barbossa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Vasilakis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbossa swings for the body but Vasilakis moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Vasilakis wants to counter with a clinch but Barbossa pushes him away.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbossa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vasilakis looks to land a body kick but Barbossa moved away.
Vasilakis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
The fighters circling - Barbossa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbossa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilakis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilakis's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Barbossa tenderised Vasilakis's leg. Vasilakis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilakis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilakis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasilakis wants to land a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbossa thows a body kick. Vasilakis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vasilakis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasilakis checks a low kick from Barbossa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbossa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vasilakis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasilakis looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa lands with an overhand left.
Vasilakis moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Vasilakis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbossa.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Barbossa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasilakis checks it well.
Vasilakis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilakis.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasilakis scores with a four punch combination!
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses
and Vasilakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbossa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Barbossa counters with a quick kick to the body but Vasilakis blocks it.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Vasilakis moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilakis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasilakis gets tackled into the cage by Barbossa. Barbossa maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbossa as Vasilakis tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbossa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilakis.
Barbossa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vasilakis stalling in the clinch.
Vasilakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbossa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Barbossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasilakis. Vasilakis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa pushes Vasilakis away with a front kick.
Vasilakis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbossa wants to clinch up but Vasilakis keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vasilakis checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbossa.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Vasilakis tries to counter with a clinch but Barbossa shakes him off and moves away.
Vasilakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbossa throws a lazy body kick
and Vasilakis counters by moving into the clinch.
Barbossa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasilakis is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Barbossa on the inside.
Barbossa tries to work over Vasilakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilakis misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vasilakis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vasilakis stalling the fight.
Barbossa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vasilakis pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa taking a breather.
Barbossa lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbossa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbossa slowing the pace effectively.
Vasilakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbossa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasilakis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vasilakis lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbossa.
Geoffrey Barbossa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vasilakis lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Vasilakis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbossa is working Vasilakis over against the cage.
Vasilakis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa digs a right hand underneath Vasilakis's ribcage. Vasilakis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbossa blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasilakis taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Vasilakis misses with the head strike.
Vasilakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbossa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilakis.
Vasilakis wants to stall.
Barbossa is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasilakis gets an underhook and turns Barbossa into the cage.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilakis.
Vasilakis throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilakis.
Barbossa lands with a right to the head.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Barbossa lands a left hand.
Vasilakis cracks Barbossa with a nice body shot.
Vasilakis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbossa.
Vasilakis wants to stall.
Argos Vasilakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasilakis is keeping busy.
Vasilakis working aggressively here.
Vasilakis taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vasilakis as Barbossa tries to tie him up.
Barbossa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbossa 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!
Geoffrey Barbossa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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